JOB OPENING ID: 256171
MODES OF WORK
Hybrid
REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular
ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP: School Pub Health
DEPARTMENT: Hlth Behavior & Hlth Eq Dept
SALARY: $49,000.00 – $56,000.00
How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline your directly relevant qualifications.
Job Summary
Reporting to the University of Michigan School of Public Health (SPH) Director of Strategic Initiatives, the Recruitment & Engagement Coordinator manages administrative activities of the Future Public Health Leaders Program (FPHLP), a competitive summer immersion program funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that introduces underrepresented students to the disciplines of public health.
This position is term-limited and grant-supported through 9/28/2027, with potential for extension if the grant is renewed. The compensation includes a salary range of $49,000 – $56,000 .
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About the Department of Health Behavior and Health Equity
The position will be based in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Equity (HBHE) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health. Driven by a shared passion for affecting lasting change, the faculty, students, and staff of HBHE work in the pursuit of an equitable, healthy future for all. Turning theory and research into actionable practice, we develop interventions and innovations that promote health, prevent disease, empower people to manage chronic illness and disabilities, and facilitate collective action for social change. Together, our academic community transforms the theoretical into actionable, the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact lives for the better.
Why Work at Michigan?
Benefits at the University of Michigan:
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, you’ll receive a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
Responsibilities*
- Lead the design and implementation of the FPHLP student recruitment process, Survey Monkey application and interview process
- Help design and implement a national communications plan that fosters the engagement, recruitment and selection of diverse participants
- Oversee alumni engagement activities, such as the alumni board and LinkedIn Group
- Develop an active database of institutions and organizations to facilitate recruitment of program applicants
- Help coordinate activities (didactic and applied learning) for an up to 10-week summer immersion program, including informational courses, workshops, special projects, and site visits.
- Participate in initiative meetings, workgroups, and technical calls to foster the refinement of program design and evaluation
- Support in the development of training and instructional materials for students, advisors, and mentors
- Oversee temporary student staff
- Manage course materials, announcements, and communications
- Arrange for and participate in the advising services to students on personal and academic matters
- Provide administrative support, such as preparing expense reports, making travel and accommodation arrangements, ordering supplies, and processing purchase orders
- Develop and share communications and promotional materials
- Manage project-related social media
- Enhance and update project website(s), identifying and implementing ways to enhance its layout and content
- Participate in recruitment activities
- Be a spokesperson and representative for the program within and outside the SPH
- Work collaboratively with other team members
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, or an equivalent combination of related education and experience
- 2+ years of experience in program design, implementation, and management in a higher education environment
- Demonstrated proficiency in collaborating with diverse groups of individuals
- Demonstrated proficiency in reviewing, interpreting, and summarizing data
- Demonstrated proficiency in public speaking and presenting
- Demonstrated proficiency in event planning and execution
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.
In this hybrid position, you’ll work 2-3 days onsite weekly during the academic year (September to April) and 5 days onsite per week during the summer (May to August). You’ll travel to on-and off-campus locations and work occasional evenings and weekends.
Additional Information
*We are seeking an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community.
*This position will also require travel to locations on- and off-campus and will require work on occasional evenings and weekends.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
The University of Michigan is a non-discriminatory/affirmative action employer.