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Assistant Program Manager

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Assistant Program Manager, Education Program, Graham Sustainability Institute

Position Description

TheAssistant Program Managerposition will be a 2-year term appointment with potential for extension. The incumbent will report to and work closely with the Graham Sustainability Institute's Education Program Manager to advance the strategic education priorities of the Graham Sustainability Institute and the Office of the Vice Provost for Sustainability and Climate Action.

Assistant Program Manager responsibilities include developing, coordinating, and implementing a pilot internship program involving undergraduate students from all UM campuses (Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint) with a focus on climate action in Michigan. This role also supports the Education Program Manager in delivering the institute's ongoing co-curricular education programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Engaging with students, staff, external partners, and alumni is a central part of the role. Some program events are held in-person on and off campus in the evenings and occasionally on weekends. Responsibilities include:

+ 75% Climate action internship program

+ Under the guidance of the Education Program Manager, build the program including development of: rules and policies, competencies, training, schedule, application process, budget planning

+ Coordinate with Program in the Environment staff, UM Flint campus staff , and UM Dearborn campus staff, and internship hosts (external to UM)

+ Mentor interns

+ 25% Graham Sustainability Institute's ongoing co-curricular education programs (Graham Sustainability Scholars (https://graham.umich.edu/scholars) andDow Sustainability Fellows (https://graham.umich.edu/dow) )

+ Support program development and coordination

+ Support program evaluation

+ Support student recruitment and application processing

+ Mentor student teams

+ Co-lead seminars

+ Supervise interns

+ Alumni engagement

Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in sustainability, education, or related field

+ 1+ years of experience in program coordination and program evaluation

+ Strong communication skills (interpersonal, writing, and presentation)

+ Strong organizational skills

+ Collaborative

+ Experience with Google Drive and Google Suite of Applications

Desired Qualifications

+ Master's degree in a field related to sustainability or education

+ 2+ years of experience in program coordination and program evaluation

+ 1+ years of experience in student mentorship

+ 1+ years of experience in curriculum development

+ Experience fostering collaborative partnerships

+ Familiarity with U-M schools and colleges, U-M sustainability opportunities and initiatives, and U-M policies and procedures

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

264046

Working Title

Assistant Program Manager

Job Title

Assistant Program Manager

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Vp Sustain Climate

Department

Graham Sustainability Inst.

Posting Begin/End Date

5/23/2025 - 6/06/2025

Salary

$57,000.00 - $60,000.00

Career Interest

Administration