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.

Summary

The Chronic Pain and Fatigue Research Center (CPFRC), located within the Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Program Manager. The position also involves supervising staff involved in the conduct of the training program as assigned.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

This position will oversee and be responsible for a national training program for early career clinician-scientists. The Program Manager will oversee and coordinate all aspects of the training program. The ideal candidate for this position is able to function fairly independently with limited supervision after a period of on-boarding. This position reports to the senior program manager for the CPFRC.

Day-to-day administrative responsibility for the program will be provided by the Program Manager which will include but not limited to administrative aspects of recruiting and selecting scholars, matching scholars with mentors, coordinating the activities of the K12 Advisory Committee (AC), setting meeting agendas, hosting invited speakers, monitoring trainee progress, program budgeting, and facilitating interactions with the CCNPS. The Program Manager will also facilitate the K12 AC in the development of both mentoring and career development guidelines and evaluation. The Program Manager will also manage administrative details for the paperwork, processing site-related memoranda, and coordinating local training experiences and scholar’s travel arrangements.

Required Qualifications*

• Master's Degree
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated positive work ethic
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with ability to handle multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrated proficiency with computer skills, Microsoft office, email system and the internet
• Experience with and willingness to perform public speaking activities and travel

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience working within a large, complex healthcare/research setting.
• Experience in academic/educational program management
• Degree in health administration.

Work Locations

Domino Farms, Lobby M

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.

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.

Vaccine Requirements

COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.