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
The FERN Grant Program Manager will assist SON leadership with the programmatic operations to manage the FERN Grant along with complex administrative duties as assigned.
This position will report to Director of Undergraduate Affairs.
This is a term limited grant-funded position for up to 4 years with the option for renewal.
Responsibilities*
Operation and Fiscal Management of UM-FERN Grant
- Oversee daily activities and lead project initiatives
- Assist in the development of the UM-FERN Program and Curricula
- Establish and coordinate ongoing student orientations
- Coordinate and monitor porfolio of student-enrichment services and support that will assist college transition/navigation to student status
- Financial accounting and coordination of grant budget/expenditures and development of systems/processes to support grant compliance and required reporting
- Collaboration and support related to consultants (web designer, faculty educator, advertising firm and grant evaluator)
- Oversight, completion, and communication
- Coordination of required federal outcome reporting
Recruitment and Partnership Building
- Implementation and management of grant delineated/needed ongoing recruitment processes to achieve student growth consistent with defined thresholds
- Tailor and stratify recruitment materials/approaches to attract and welcome maximum heterogeneity in the UM-Fern student recruits
- Strategically integrate recruitment tactics with univeristy-at-large efforts to the extent possible, to achieve the highest level of notoriety, i.e. radio/television, billboards, electronic websites, campus TVs, buses on strategically selected routes, social media, etc.
- Maintain and distribute monthly recruitment reports to designate grant-related personnel
- Provide leadership/oversight for grant-delineated recruitment plan; establish conduct and coordinate (with advisor) regular recruitment events at strategically-selected locations including community colleges, military installations that have operating hospital or clinics, VA hospitals, etc. that are focused on achieving designated grant recruitment outcomes
Information and Communication Coordination
- Participate in and/or provide presentations/communication briefings at meetings and/or other gatherings
- Establsih and maintain ongoing relationships with HRSA grants management specialists and Program Officer
- Participate in the planning and delivery of education seminars for faculty, students, and other stakeholders
- Oversee the coordination and monitor effectiveness of the UM-FERN program
- Establish and manage ongoing grant status reports for designated internal (university) and external (community and other stakeholders) constituents
- Implement dedicated UM-FERN website
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field
- 2 or more years of relevant experience related to the responsibilities of the position
- Demonstrated experience establishing and maintaining relationships with a variety of constituents including staff, students, faculty, consultants and community partners
- Experience working with diverse, multicultural groups, including racial and/or ethnic minorities and other traditionally underrepresented groups
Why Work at U-M Flint?
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers 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 after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Modes of Work
Hybrid:
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
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 here.
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.
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.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
