Program Staff, I-Corps (TEMP)

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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

Join our team at the Center for Entrepreneurship, where we are searching for a dynamic professional to support our NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region programs during the Summer of 2024. This role is pivotal in various aspects, including program setup, communication, meeting facilitation, data management, and other project management requirements. As part of our cross-trained and collaborative team, you'll report directly to the Director of the Great Lakes I-Corps Hub. This position offers a unique opportunity to work alongside outstanding individuals in a supportive environment.

We anticipate this position being part-time, 20 to 30 hours per week, from May to August 2024. If you are passionate about entrepreneurship and ready to make a meaningful impact, we encourage you to apply and join our NSF I-Corps Hub: Great Lakes Region team!

Mission Statement

The Mission of the CFE is to unlock the full entrepreneurial potential at the University of Michigan by helping people to understand, experience, practice, and refine the skills needed to successfully translate their knowledge, ideas, leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm into lasting value in the world. We achieve this potential by providing access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, immersive learning experiences, timely and powerful mentorship, and meaningful connections to the global industry leaders who are building the future. Additional information about the CFE can be found here .

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation's number one 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 here .

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 here .

Responsibilities*

The responsibilities are performed individually as well as collaboratively. Our roles reflect collegial trust, authenticity, and integrity and are inspired by curiosity, creativity, and fun.

Supporting Management and Coordination of NSF I-Corps Hub Programs

• Meet with the I-Corps Program Team weekly to discuss the immediate and future needs of the related programs.
• Manage I-Corps program logistics including but not limited to coordinating Teaching Assistants, facilitating instructor preparation meetings, setting up Canvas courses and shared Google folders, maintaining course rosters in a CRM database and Google Drive, and administering course credentials.
• Manage communication with I-Corps instructor trainees. 
• Manage customer discovery expenditures and other I-Corps invoicing.
• Manage logistics for other I-Corps programming and meetings.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in project or program management.
• Ability to relate to people with diverse backgrounds.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with university-based systems and processes.

Work Locations

This role is based in Ann Arbor, MI, but it can be fully remote.

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.