Empower U/C.A.R.E.S. Program Coordinator

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

This position will serve as the coordinator for a life skills, workforce development, and college prep program for youth in marginalized communities in Washtenaw County.  The coordinator manages and completes the day-to-day tasks/activities required to implement the culturally responsive program.  Collaboration with community partners in the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti, MI area is vital to execute the program effectively.

Responsibilities*

• Responsible for program management activities, planning and implementing workshops, revisions to curriculum, collection and tracking of project metrics, and coordination with partners (internal and external to Michigan Medicine)
• Coordinate and facilitate life skills and college prep development workshops to enhance self-awareness, self-management, and positive decision-making for youth at multiple community sites
• Implement the Michigan C.A.R.E.S. model as a multi-generational approach to foster career awareness, exploration, and preparation. Provide youth education, coaching, and resources to increase knowledge and understanding of career opportunities, assessment, and hands-on learning experiences.
• Connect youth with service-learning, internships, job shadowing, apprenticeship, and other programs.
• Collaborate with the HAN manager, community partners, and local businesses to expand the career speakers bureau and create workforce development pathways and employment opportunities for youth in high-demand industries
• Assist with the design/revisions of evaluation tools; data input, and analysis using Qualtrics
• Maintain and update program and project files

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Public Health, or related social-science discipline with 1-3 years of experience working on community-based health projects.
• Demonstrated experience working with and facilitating workshops for marginalized youth
• Excellent planning and time management skills
• Strong interpersonal and public speaking skills
• Demonstrated project management and organizational skills
• Willingness and ability to work evenings and weekends

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's degree preferred
• Experience with data input, analysis, and report writing
• Experience working collaboratively with diverse community agencies serving marginalized youth

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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.

Work Schedule

Variable; will include hours on evenings and weekends.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.