How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
Zero to Thrive is seeking a Program Manager for research and community implementation operations. This individual will provide oversight for all research operations of Zero to Thrive which includes funding at the state, federal and foundation level.
Why Join Michigan Medicine?
Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
- Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
- 2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities*
Administrative & Staff Operations (30%)
- Provide administrative oversight and management of Zero to Thrive research operations and community implementations.
- Complete all HR processes for research organization including recruitment, onboarding, training, compliance, and offboarding of staff.
- Develop and administer various trainings to ensure staff compliance to research protocols and departmental regulations.
- Provide administrative and direct supervision for 3+ research staff of various titles, including conducting annual employee valuations, weekly project meetings, timekeeping management and performance planning.
Project Development & Management (30%)
- Responsible for administrative, financial, personnel and planning aspects of projects.
- Contribute to development of research design, protocols, and practices. Work with evaluation teams to determine and develop appropriate measures and instruments. Monitor ongoing data collection to ensure fidelity to protocols. Directly supervise data team members for Strong Roots operations.
- Oversee research projects and community implementations to ensure adherence to protocols and procedures. Assist with research processes as needed including IRB management, participant concerns, and departmental regulations.
- Contribute to dissemination of results through publications and presentations.
Finance (20%)
- Assist with preparing grant submissions for various funders including state, federal, and private foundations. Draft budgets for proposals.
- Manage grant budgets, which includes drafting amendment submissions, monitoring expenditures, and completing required documentation such as monthly budget reconciliations and project closeout.
- Assist in preparation of financial reports to funders.
Leadership (20%)
- Participating member of Zero to Thrive leadership team. Contribute to organizational mission and creation of annual strategic planning objectives. Work with university, community, and national partners to expand reach of Zero to Thrive programming and collaborations.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelors Degree in Psychology or related field
- Experience providing supervision to staff with varied roles
- 7+ years extensive experience contributing to research projects
- Demonstrated success writing grant proposals
- 5+ experience with close management of research funding
- Complex data management experience
- Experience disseminating findings at the state and national level
- Extensive experience with Michigan Medicine regulatory systems including ORSP, IRB and Tech Transfer
- Strong understanding and experience working closely on evidence-based interventions
- Experience with evaluation and strong knowledge of implementation of Strong Roots programming
Work Schedule
This position is in person, Monday through Friday.
Work Locations
This position is held at one of the off site campus locations in Ann Arbor, MI.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Background Screening
Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.
In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
E-Verify
The University of Michigan participates with the federal EVerify system. Individuals hired into positions that are funded by a federal contract with the FAR EVerify clause must have their identity and work eligibility confirmed by the EVerify system. This position is identified as a position that may include the EVerify requirement.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.