Job Description

How to Apply

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, and

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*

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*

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

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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