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 this position and outline your experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The Prevention Research Collaborative, based in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education (HBHE) at the University of Michigan School of Public Health is seeking a knowledgeable and experienced research project manager to support research development, translation and dissemination activities for the Healthy Minds Network (HMN). HMN is dedicated to improving the mental and emotional well-being of young people through, multidisciplinary scholarship. HMN addresses the connection between the mental health of adolescents and young adults and their health behaviors, physical health, and social, educational, and economic outcomes. Taking a public health approach, HMN focuses on three main objectives: (1) producing knowledge (research), (2) distributing knowledge (dissemination), and (3) using knowledge (practice). Through its rich array of research projects, the network serves as a resource for secondary and higher education administrators, researchers, clinicians, policymakers, and the public.

The Prevention Research Collaborative (PRC) brings together research teams from the CDC-funded Prevention Research Center, Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center, Healthy Minds Network, Housing and Health Equity Solutions, and several affiliated federally-funded research initiatives focusing on school and community-based approaches to promoting safe, healthy, and equitable communities.

The HMN Research Program Lead will be a lead staff member, working with the HMN Director, Co-Directors, and Study Coordinators, to help develop the research program for the Healthy Minds Study and affiliated research, including IRB processes, manuscript and grant proposal development, reporting, and translation and dissemination of study findings. You will also work with the PRC research teams to engage in related research initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Manage IRB processes for Healthy Minds Study
• Facilitate data reporting with the HMS data manager
• Supervise student research assistants
• Conduct data analyses and contribute to manuscript writing and submission
• Contribute to HMN proposal writing
• Facilitate translation and dissemination of research findings

Who We Are

This position is based in the Department of Health Behavior and Health Education (HBHE) at the University of Michigan, School of Public Health. Driven by a shared passion for affecting lasting change, the faculty, students, and staff of HBHE work in the pursuit of an equitable, healthy future for all. Turning theory and research into actionable practice, we develop interventions and innovations that promote health, prevent disease, empower people to manage chronic illness and disabilities, and facilitate collective action for social change. Together, our academic community transforms the theoretical into the actionable, the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact lives for the better.

Skills You Have

• Master's degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology
• 3-5 years experience creating surveys using Qualtrics
• 3-5 years of experience managing complex IRB processes, including external IRBs
• 3-5 years demonstrated experience coordinating projects with the ability to manage timelines and multiple priorities
• Demonstrated ability to translate research findings for practitioner audiences.
• Organizational and problem solving abilities
• Interest in mental health, service access, health disparities, emerging and young adult development

Work Locations

This is a hybrid position with 1-2 days per week of campus work and required monthly in-person meetings.

Additional Information

We are seeking an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

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
• 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

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.