Project Intermediate Manager Policy, Partnerships, and Innovation

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Project Intermediate Manager - Policy, Partnerships, and Innovation

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**How to Apply**

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position.

Please include the cover letter as the first page of your resume.

The cover letter should specifically address your interest in this position and outline skills and experiences that directly relate to the responsibilities described below.

Applicants should highlight their experience working in multidisciplinary teams, with diverse global partners, and their ability to thrive in a flexible, fast-paced, mission-driven academic environment.

**Job Summary**

The University of Michigan's Center for Global Health Equity (https://globalhealthequity.umich.edu/) was launched by a catalytic gift (https://news.umich.edu/10m-gift-from-tadataka-and-leslie-yamada-will-fuel-u-m-efforts-to-improve-the-worlds-health/) from Dr. Tachi and Leslie Yamada, and was generously matched by the University.

The Center brings together faculty and students from across the U-M community, leveraging expertise from multiple disciplines in pursuit of novel solutions to global health challenges that can positively impact individuals in low-resource settings.

The Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Project Intermediate Manager to design and manage the Policy, Partnerships, and Innovation Program at CGHE, supporting the development and implementation of Data and AI-driven health initiatives in collaboration with internal and external partners.

Key tasks include building and maintaining strategic internal and external partnerships, serving as staff support for the development of policy strategies and research proposals and establishing governance and regulatory challenges at the intersection of technology and global health.

Foster cross-disciplinary community through workshops, outreach, and communications.

These responsibilities require skillful coordination, organization, and engagement with external and internal partners.

Working under the direction of the Center's Director and Associate Director and supervised by the Managing Director, the Project Intermediate Manager will support and lead efforts to design, develop, and evaluate educational programs collaboratively with U-M faculty, international partners, and external stakeholders.

There will be a strong emphasis on developing, implementing, and reporting metrics and tactics that measure the direct impact of these initiatives on the world's most vulnerable populations.

**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.

**Why Join Michigan Medicine?**

The Center for Global Health Equity (CGHE) is committed to fostering a vibrant community that thrives on interdisciplinary collaboration and meaningful partnerships with global stakeholders.

At CGHE, we are dedicated to empowering students, staff, and faculty to grow personally and professionally as they confront complex health challenges worldwide.

We believe that tackling today's pressing health issues requires innovative thinking that moves beyond traditional disciplinary boundaries, and we value individuals who are eager to collaborate, challenge assumptions, and drive transformative change for equitable health for all.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, joining U-M means having access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include generous time off; a retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; multiple options for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.Learn more about U-M benefits (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness) .

The U-M is nationally recognized for work/life effectiveness by WorldatWork; is Forbes #1 Best Employer in Michigan; and is a top 5 employer in Michigan by Crain's Detroit Business.

**Responsibilities***

**Program and Partnership Development (40%)**

+ Design, launch, and manage CGHE's Policy, Partnerships, and Innovation Program, supporting AI-driven and other health equity initiatives.
+ Identify, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with academic institutions, industry collaborators, philanthropic organizations, and global health agencies.
+ Collaborate across campus and U-M's Innovation Partnerships and FFMI to create pathways for technology translation and commercialization.
+ Plan and coordinate workshops, policy convenings, and symposia on global AI governance and innovation for low-resource health systems.

**Governance and Policy Strategy (30%)**

+ Serve as the CGHE staff contact for global health governance and policy strategy initiatives.
+ Support development of research proposals, policy briefs, and white papers addressing ethical, regulatory, and implementation challenges for AI in global health.
+ Coordinate and strengthen governance frameworks that promote responsible data stewardship, use, equitable technology access, and inclusive participation in digital health ecosystems.
+ Bridge governance and policy translation by guiding the development of actionable policies informed by evidence, ethics, and local context.
+ Collaborate with faculty, research teams, and partners to transform academic insights into practical governance mechanisms and policy outputs that advance global health equity.
+ Explore the potential for U-M to fill roles in governance issues and contribute to emerging global health challenges.

**Community Building and Outreach (15%)**

+ Build and strengthen a cross-disciplinary community of scholars, innovators, and practitioners advancing global health innovation.
+ Partner with CGHE communications staff to develop digital and print content highlighting CGHE's innovation work.
+ Represent CGHE at U-M events and external forums related to AI, policy, and global health partnerships.

**Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting (10%)**

+ Develop and track metrics of success for policy, innovation, and partnership initiatives, including team-based performance measures and collaboration outcomes.
+ Maintain accurate documentation of collaborations, funding opportunities, and impact reports.
+ Contribute to annual and strategic planning documents for the Center.

**Center for Global Health Equity Team (5%)**

+ Develop and oversee project budgets.
+ Assist with internal grants as needed, including review of grant proposals and reports to leadership.
+ Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability, responding to evolving program needs and priorities as the landscape of global health education shifts.
+ Collaborate closely with colleagues and other units within CGHE to ensure alignment with team goals and organizational metrics, with success also measured by the ability to work effectively as part of a broader, cohesive team.
+ If/as needed, willingness to engage in a flexible work schedule to attend early morning meetings and/or late meetings and events.
+ Other responsibilities and/or projects as assigned.

**Required Qualifications***

+ Master's degree in public health, public policy, business, higher education, or other related field.
+ Five years or more of professional experience related to creating and/or improving and managing collaborative programs or partnerships at the intersection of global health, policy, and technology innovation.
+ Outstanding organizational skills and ability to effectively manage numerous projects, simultaneously and in various stages of development, with a high attention to detail.
+ Ability to analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of job responsibilities; ability to manage multiple and competing priorities.
+ Must have strong integrity, be highly proactive, have a high degree of problem-solving skills, be highly reliable, retain a sense of ownership and accountability for workload, be flexible and resilient, provide excellent customer service, and possess expert follow-up skills.
+ Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with and build professional relationships with all individuals at all levels; appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
+ Proficient computer skills are essential, including demonstrated proficiency with Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDFs, survey tools such as Qualtrics and Google Forms, and Zoom
+ Must be productive and flexible under pressure and able to meet deadlines.
+ Must have legal authorization to work in the United States.

**Desired Qualifications***

+ Knowledge of University practices, rules and regulations.
+ Professional experience with and/or knowledge of philanthropic organizations focused on health in low- resource settings.
+ Previous experience working on the implementation of health interventions in Low or Middle Income Countries (LMICs) and/or low-resource settings.
+ Deep knowledge and personal experience residing in a LMIC.

**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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

This position is eligible for flexible (i.e., hybrid) work arrangements requiring a minimum of three days/week in the office.

Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change based on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

In addition to the regular in office workdays/hours, there will be additional times, some early morning and/or evening hours that require working on-site for events.

The Center's offices are located on north campus in NCRC Building 100.

**Additional Information**

The final salary will be based upon the selected candidate's education and experience.

**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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

**U-M EEO Statement**

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

**Job Detail**

**Job Opening ID**

270052

**Working Title**

Project Intermediate Manager - Policy, Partnerships, and Innovation

**Job Title**

Project Intermediate Manager

**Work Location**

Ann Arbor Campus

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 MI Ctr - Global Hlth Equity

**Posting Begin/End Date**

10/22/2025 - 11/05/2025

**Career Interest**

Administration

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