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Job Summary
The CHRT communications team manages internal communication for the center, such as managing CHRT's website and newsletter and ensuring research is disseminated to appropriate stakeholders. In addition, the team is responsible for numerous grant-funded communications projects with public and private partners. These projects often aim to educate community members about health resources available to them.
The Communications Program Manager will be responsible, under general supervision, for management and completion of project deliverables on a variety of topics. Projects include educational presentations, email campaigns, social media campaigns, one pager development, impact reports, flyers, and more.
The ideal candidate will have a background in public health and communication and understand trends related to tropics such as health equity, behavioral health, community care hubs, and maternal health. The candidate is expected to develop foundational knowledge of project-specific topics, seek guidance from senior team members, and actively learn the principles of project management.
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.
Who We Are
The Center for Health & Research Transformation (CHRT) inspires and enables evidence-informed policies and practices that improve the health of people and communities. CHRT's revenue comes from a combination of corporate sponsorships, grants and contracts.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The Center for Health and Research Transformation seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. For more information about us, please visit www.chrt.org
Responsibilities*
Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact for clients, project partners and other stakeholders. The role involves overseeing projects from development through launch, as well as managing feedback processes with staff and partners.
The position supports the director of communications and may manage interns to ensure project goals are met through effective coordination, tracking, resource management, stakeholder engagement, and problem-solving efforts.
The Role Will Include
Project management support (65%)
- assisting in developing communication project activities,
- tracking project deliverables and timelines,
- scheduling and participating in team and stakeholder meetings,
- documenting decisions and action items,
- supporting stakeholder communication and coordination, including organizing stakeholder feedback,
- managing dissemination of new center publications such as through email, social media, and collaboration with the media,
- managing project budgets, and
- facilitating collaborating with copywriters and graphic designing.
Communications support (35%)
- gathering and analyzing subject data to inform factual deliverables,
- writing newsletter stories and website content,
- writing large-scale impact and annual reports,
- reviewing content from other teams, such as data visualizations, one pager, and research report,
- developing one pagers and flyers, and
- assisting with grant writing.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in public policy, public health, social work or related field
- Minimum of 1-2 years of related experience (project management, health policy, community engagement, demonstration projects, health data, survey data, health research and analyses or backbone/consulting support)
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, including demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to manage workload under time constraints and competing priorities.
- Demonstrated ability to support project management efforts, including managing processes, ensuring task follow-through, and facilitating communication with internal and external partners.
- Demonstrated ability to support project completion within defined guidelines, utilizing effective problem-solving skills to contribute to achieving project goals.
- Highly motivated with a strong work ethic; demonstrated high level of responsibility and accountability.
- Willingness to work in a highly interactive and collegial team.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
Desired Qualifications*
- Masters degree in public health, social work, public administration, or related field.
- Experience with healthcare delivery systems, community-based organizations, behavioral health, Federally Qualified Health Centers, and/or community integrated health networks is strongly preferred.
- Relative internship or job experience with qualitative and quantitative research methods, such as key informant interviews, survey development, and data analysis.
- Experience with Monday.com, Canva, Constant Contact, Hootsuite.
- Experience with monitoring resource utilization, assisting in budget management for small projects or phases, and supporting financial reporting.
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.
CHRT champions a flexible and Remote First work environment that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, collegiality, and excellence. We recognize the diverse needs of our staff and the changing professional landscape, promoting flexibility to enhance productivity, engagement, and satisfaction. For those near Ann Arbor who prefer an office setting, our office at 4251 Plymouth Dr offers a conducive space for focused work and in-person collaboration. The facility includes 12 personal workspaces, three conference rooms (two equipped with advanced audio-visual technology) for up to 5 people, and a cafe area for casual interactions. For larger meetings, additional rooms at Arbor Lakes buildings 1-3 can be reserved to accommodate bigger groups comfortably.
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.
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.
Job Opening ID
258602
Working Title
CHRT Communications Program Manager
Job Title
Program Manager
Work Location
Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Hybrid
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Exec Vp Med Affairs
Department
MM CHRT
Posting Begin/End Date
1/08/2025 - 1/22/2025
Career Interest
Administration
