Program Manager, Equity, Strategy & Innovation

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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.

Summary

The Office of Culture, Community and Equity (OCCE) seeks a collaborative, strategic, and organized teammate who desires a role to contribute to the college's diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) goals. The Program Manager's primary responsibility is to coordinate the administrative and operational activities related to the College of Engineering's DEI strategic plan and DEI consultation with departmental staff. You will help enact and maintain measures that promote DEI within the College. 

The Program Manager contributes to our positive and inclusive work community by building trusting partnerships across the college and coordinating impactful initiatives with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in mind. You will report directly to the Program Director of Equity, Strategy & Innovation.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good. 

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Why Work at Michigan?

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 with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Maternity and Parental Leave

Responsibilities*

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Implementation (40%)

• In collaboration with OCCE staff and partners, help coordinate DEI 2.0 strategic planning, implementation, reporting and evaluation efforts.
• Provide consultation to CoE staff regarding departmental DEI initiatives i.e. developing equity-based practices, fostering inclusive working and learning environments, and leading strategic change. 
• Co-creating sustainable feedback loops for community input.
• Bolster cross-departmental collaboration by connecting community partners with shared goals. 

Program Management (50%)

• Manage collaborative initiatives such as the Culture, Community, & Equity Staff Network, Public Policy Forum and North Campus Deans' MLK Spirit Awards to manage logistics, coordinate sessions, administer budgets and implement high equality events.
• Lead project teams comprised of diverse partners including students, staff and faculty.
• Generate plans for enhancing programs based on feedback and learning.
• Implement events within budget.  Monitor expenses, conduct reconciliations and prepare reports on activity costs.  
• Work in partnership with the Program Director to improve community resources such as the DEI Mapping System.
• Facilitate on-demand DEI group dialogues and professional development sessions.
• Conduct presentations to internal and external constituents.
• Communicate with partners by responding to inquiries, composing emails, project summaries and reports. 

Relationship Management (10%)

• Develop relationships across the college and university to support DEI initiatives. 
• Thoughtfully handle complex, confidential matters.

Required Qualifications*

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, & inclusion.
• Bachelor's degree and 3+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience required. 
• Demonstrated experience managing a diverse workload and creatively addressing challenges.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Experience maintaining relationships, communication channels, and delivering presentations to diverse audiences at multiple levels inside and outside the organization.
• Experience managing programs or projects including planning, implementation and evaluation efforts.
• Must have experience managing within a budget.
• Demonstrated ability to thoughtfully handle complex, confidential matters.
• Proficiency with Google Suite and project management platforms such as Asana. 

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience utilizing equity-based frameworks, theories and pedagogy in an academic setting. 
• Coaching or consultation skills related to DEI topics.

Work Locations

The Michigan Engineering Office of Culture Community and Equity operates in a hybrid work environment consisting of both in-person and remote work. This position will be classified as a FLEX position within the Michigan Engineering STARR classification matrix which means working at U-M's Ann Arbor North Campus three days per week in an open, shared office environment, with the option to work remotely for the remaining two. You will occasionally travel domestically. You can find more information here: https://rpm.engin.umich.edu/human-resources/telecommuting/

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.