Job Description

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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%)

Communications support (35%)

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

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.

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