Program Manager University Of Michigan

Job summary
Program Manager for the Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research's Innovation, Diversity, Health Equity, Accountability, and Leadership in Clinical and Translational Science Initiative (IDEAL-CTS)Responsible for developing and maintaining databases, planning and implementing strategies, and serving as a liaison for health equity investigatorsMaster's or doctorate degree required, with at least 5 years of experience as a program coordinator/manager in a clinical or research program
Job seniority: mid-to-senior level
Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain database of researchers doing/interested in health equity/health disparities work.• Work with scientific writer to maintain database of word and graphic-based products from IDEAL-CTS.• Serve as central point of contact for IDEAL-CTS and help link investigators with mentors and opportunities.• Plan and implement strategy to support mentoring, networking, and funding opportunities for early-career investigators.• Plan and carry out Annual IDEAL-CTS Statewide Retreat.• Serve as liaison and central resource for health equity investigators.• Develop leadership training program for CTS and health equity.• Assist in development and dissemination of Health Equity/IDEAL-CTS toolkit.• Help initiate Health Equity CTS grant seed funding projects.• Represent IDEAL-CTS at meetings and coordinate networking opportunities.
Requirements
• Master's or doctorate degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology, Business, Education, Social Sciences, or related field.• At least 5 years of experience as a program coordinator/manager in a clinical or research program.• Medical or public health background is a plus.• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams in a diplomatic and effective manner.• Ability to effectively lead diverse work teams.
Key Skills Needed
• Database management• Strategic planning• Mentoring• Leadership development• Project coordination• Resource development• Networking and communication