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Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented project coordinator to join our interdisciplinary research team working on a large cohort study, the National Survey of American Life (NSAL). The NSAL is the only nationally-representative survey of mental health of Black Americans (n~6,000) that has ever been conducted, and researchers at the University of Michigan recently received funding to conduct a 25-year follow-up of this sample to examine risk and protective factors for cognitive aging. The project is being led by Drs. Briana Mezuk and Toni Antonucci at the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research, and is being supported by a diverse team of investigators from a variety of disciplines.

 

This position is a one-year term-limited position, with extension and renewal based on the availability of concomitant sponsor funding and satisfactory work performance.

Responsibilities*

Serve as administrative coordinator for a large, interdisciplinary research team. Work closely with the Project Director, MPIs, vendors, and multiple externally-based co-investigators to support all aspects of project logistics, including scheduling team meetings, managing IRB submissions and related human subjects research protocols, monitoring project activities (e.g., coordination with survey research operations, fieldwork vendors, and core laboratories), creating weekly progress reports, and supporting the crafting of progress reports to NIH. This role requires someone who is highly organized, adaptable, able to work independently, able to problem-solve issues as they arise, and is able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a diverse range of stakeholders and partners.

Required Qualifications*Demonstrated administrative experience (even if not in a research or academic setting)Experience working with large teams with multiple partnersHighly proficient in MS Office and Google Suite softwareExperience creating materials for communicating with the broader public, including through social mediaMinimum of 2 years of experience plus a Bachelor's degree in business, project management or related fieldModes 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.

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Background Screening

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Application Deadline

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.