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To apply for this position, please upload your resume and cover letter as one document.

Your application packet should include:

1) Cover letter addressing your interest and qualifications specific to this role

2) Resume

This is a two year term-limited appointment with the potential for extension, contingent upon university strategic priorities.

This position will be expected to work in the office 3 days/week.

Job Summary

The Marsal Family School of Education is looking for a motivated Project Manager to serve as the operational backbone for Life-Changing Education, the Presidential Initiative for the 2025-2026 academic year, and explore what makes learning transformative. The Project Manager will coordinate across LCE's Four Ways framework - Open Inquiry, Access, Campus of the Future, and Sharing Scholarship - ensuring that programs, grants, and convenings are seamlessly integrated and documented.

At the University of Michigan, we're not just teaching; we're revolutionizing how learning transforms lives, communities, and futures. Through innovative partnerships, groundbreaking research, and deep community engagement, we're expanding educational access and opportunity across Michigan and beyond. From fostering critical dialogue to co-creating tomorrow's learning environments, we're building pathways that ensure every person can reach their full potential.

Responsibilities*

• Provide programmatic support for our events and grant programs in consultation with Life-Changing Education leadership; organize and execute such programs for greater efficiency and impact.
• Administer competitive grant programs tied to LCE priorities, including application intake, review coordination, award management, and reporting.
• Develop and manage relationships with internal units and external organizations and individuals to support Life-Changing Education programming and opportunities.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholders through carefully written materials with minimal need for editing from Life-Changing Education leadership.
• Manage events. Organize and support public events on Life-Changing Education, collaborating closely with the Marsal Education Marketing & Communications teams and other University partners.
• Oversee communications. Provide guidance to our Marketing Communications Specialist for promotional assets, website content creation and updates, and support broader communications and outreach to our stakeholders.
• Administration and management. Consult with Life-Changing Education leadership about the initiative's strategic direction and plans; develop and maintain administrative systems and processes; prepare draft budgets and manage financial information; and functionally supervise the Marketing Communications Specialist.

Support Marsal Leadership Priorities: Partner with the Marsal Chief of Staff to provide coordination and capacity for high-priority school initiatives, ensuring that insights and systems developed through LCE strengthen Marsal's ability to support cross-campus initiatives.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years of professional experience in research and program administration
• A passion for education and transformative learning
• Excellent organizational skills, with the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage time to meet deadlines.
• Experience in event planning and management
• Demonstrated experience writing and communicating with different audiences and stakeholders

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

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U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.