How to Apply

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.

About Ross

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a diverse learning community grounded in the principle that business can be an extraordinary vehicle for positive change in today's dynamic global economy. The Ross School of Business mission is to build a better world through business. Through thought and action, members of the Ross community drive change and innovation that improve business and society.

Summary

About the Department

For more information about the Sanger Leadership Center, please visit our website at https://sanger.umich.edu/

Purpose

The Sanger Leadership Center Program Coordinator will support Sanger through program design and evaluation, event planning, and marketing and communications support. You will be an important contributor to a collaborative team that is known for its ambitious, creative approach to leadership development. You will report directly to the Associate Director for Flagship Programming & DEI initiatives.

Responsibilities:

Program Planning & Portfolio Management

Work with the Sanger team, partners, and students to manage logistical arrangements for single- and multi-day, on- and off-campus events. These include Sanger's signature programs –Leadership Crisis Challenge, Story Lab, Legacy Lab, Orientations– as well as workshops and events associated with Sanger's student communities: Ross Leaders Academy, Women in Leadership, and Leading Inclusive Teams.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead the logistics and coordination of the Leadership Crisis Challenge
• Collaborate on the Story Lab, Ross Leaders Academy, and other project teams to develop detailed logistical plans, coordinate with stakeholders, administer budgets, and implement with efficiency
• Interview, hire, and train temporary support staff

Program Design & Evaluation

• Approach program design creatively, with an eye toward producing rich learning experiences that help define the Ross difference
• Administer evaluations of program content, effectiveness, and value
• Create plans for enhancing programs based on feedback and learning

Marketing & Communications Support

• Work in partnership with Sanger's Marketing Manager to update email text, produce reports and collaborate on various design elements needed for each program
• Compose emails, letters, and reports

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and a minimum of three years of related experience
• Minimum of two years of previous experience in project management and/or event planning, including event/program budget management
• Previous experience composing and proofing professional written materials
• Passion for higher education, learning, and leadership development

Benefits at the University of Michigan

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, etc.)
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Flexible Work Program
• Ross Onsite Fitness Center

Salary Information:
The general salary range for this position is $44,000 - $51,000. Candidates can expect to be paid a competitive and equitable salary. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. All candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.

Michigan Ross values a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are committed to the development of diverse and culturally intelligent staff who thrive and contribute to a positive and inclusive environment.

The statements included in this description are intended to reflect the general nature and level of work assigned to this classification and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.

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.

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including boosters when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely.   More information on this new policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.