Project Manager

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.

Job Summary

The Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention is a transdisciplinary institute that works to engage the breadth of expertise across the University of Michigan, with input from nonacademic stakeholders, to generate knowledge and advance solutions that will decrease firearm injury in the United States. The Institute for Firearm Injury Prevention supports implementation of extreme risk protection order (ERPO) policies and protocols statewide through the newly created Michigan Firearm Law Implementation Program (M-FLIP). M-FLIP will form a state advisory board, conduct a comprehensive needs assessment, provide training and technical assistance, host a statewide conference, and disseminate evidence-based tools and resources to law enforcement agencies, healthcare networks, schools and school districts, community violence intervention (CVI) organizations, and victim advocacy groups across Michigan. M-FLIP will also conduct a continuous study of the use of Michigan's ERPO law as well as host a statewide survey of firearm owners in the state of Michigan.

M-FLIP seeks a highly skilled Project Manager to work closely with the M-FLIP team to develop, design, and conduct M-FLIP projects, trainings, and product development. Key initial activities include hiring and training new M-FLIP staff, developing training/technical assistance materials for ERPO implementers, working with the PI to conduct an assessment of ERPO usage in Michigan, and various high level administrative tasks. The ideal candidate is deeply familiar with ERPO laws, policies, and implementation across a wide range of sectors, is a strong and robust communicator, and has experience working with externally sponsored research.

Responsibilities*

The job functions of this role will include, but are not limited to:

Hire and train new M-FLIP staff

Conduct a comprehensive needs assessment review of ERPO stakeholders, provide sustained program evaluation for stakeholder policies and procedures

Provide technical assistance (TA) and program evaluation to ERPO stakeholders across sectors

Work with investigators to develop, design, and conduct a variety of research and implementation projects

Create and disseminate evidence-based training and resources to Michigan ERPO practitioners, develop learning communities around ERPO implementation

Assist in the organization of an ERPO implementer conference

Review progress and evaluate results of key M-FLIP projects and programs

Draft language and content for Institute materials and programs such as for the newsletter, policy briefs, website, pilot research funding and internship programs, and other communications and activities

Assist the PI in ongoing research activities assessing ERPO effectiveness and usage in Michigan

Assist in the development of a state-level survey of firearm owners in Michigan

Communicate on a consistent basis with team members, colleagues, and funders, providing input on project goals, objectives, and operations.

Supervise and monitor the performance of M-FLIP team members

Work with research administration team to monitor monthly expenditures and ensure compliance with funding guidelines

Required Qualifications*

Master's degree

1-5 years of related experience and/or policy focused project coordination with a demonstrated ability to simultaneously support multiple projects to deadline

Experience working with various populations including community groups

Effective organization and management of multiple priorities in a complex environment

Experience with extreme risk protection order implementation

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

Careful attention to detail

Desired Qualifications*

Experience with academic research enterprises including: externally sponsored research, research administration, and funding sources.

Proven ability to facilitate collaborative projects, supporting stakeholders and ensuring project requirements are met

Strong ability to anticipate stakeholder needs

Prior experience with managing or supervising teams

Demonstrated knowledge of firearm injury prevention

Work Schedule

This position is for a hybrid work schedule of both in-person and remote work with two days of on campus work expected each week.

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.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.