Project Coordinator

$50,000 - $58,000/Yr

University Of Michigan - Ann Arbor, MI

Part-time - Entry Level

Remote - Ann Arbor, MI

Educational Services

About the position

The Project Coordinator position at the University of Michigan's Michigan Center for Contextual Factors in Alzheimer's Disease (MCCFAD) is a vital role that focuses on coordinating and facilitating communication among various Core components of the Center. The MCCFAD aims to address health inequalities related to Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) by emphasizing social and behavioral factors. The Project Coordinator will work closely with Core Leads, Co-Leads, Area Experts, Community Liaisons, and Pilot Research Scientists to ensure smooth operations and effective communication across all components of the Center. The Project Coordinator will be responsible for organizing and managing meetings, including those of the Principal Investigators and the Community Advisory Board. This includes scheduling, maintaining records, and ensuring that action items from meetings are addressed in a timely manner. A key aspect of this role is the ability to engage with minority communities, particularly the Middle East/North African/Arab American (MENA) communities, to foster collaboration and outreach. In addition to meeting coordination, the Project Coordinator will oversee various research programs, including the Pilot Project and Summer Data Immersion programs. This involves preparing solicitation materials, managing applications, and ensuring that final reports are collected and distributed appropriately. Event coordination is another critical responsibility, requiring the Project Coordinator to manage logistics, vendor relations, and on-site execution of events, which may extend beyond regular working hours. The role also includes data management responsibilities, such as tracking pilot study investigators, collecting and summarizing data, and assisting with report writing and presentations. The Project Coordinator will collaborate with Program Administrators to manage event expenses and reimbursements, ensuring that all financial aspects are handled efficiently. This position is strictly on-site, emphasizing the importance of in-person collaboration and engagement with the Center's activities.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigators with Core and Community Advisory Board meetings and follow-up.
• Schedule, attend and maintain records of weekly meetings.
• Ensure actions identified at meetings are addressed and achieved.
• Apprise Center members of established deadlines.
• Oversee Research Scientist programs (Pilot Project and Summer Data Immersion).
• Prepare and distribute solicitation materials, manage applications, and notify applicants.
• Coordinate events including vendor management, accommodations, and on-site execution.
• Attend Core meetings and events held outside normal business hours and outside the Ann Arbor area.
• Create and maintain a system for tracking pilot study investigators.
• Collect and enter data, summarize data collected, and maintain records related to data collection activities.
• Assist with the coordination of activities between various Michigan Centers partnered with MCCFAD.
• Assist in semi-annual report writing and presentations.
• Draft reports for sponsors and maintain project records.
• Work with Program Administrators to track event expenses and process reimbursements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. anthropology, gerontology, psychology, public health, sociology, etc.).
• Demonstrated familiarity with and interest in working with minority communities, especially the Middle East/North African/Arab Americans (MENA) communities in the Detroit Metropolitan area.
• Proven ability to handle multiple demands simultaneously and work both independently and as a member of a team.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• 1-3 years of related experience
• Master's degree in a relevant field (anthropology, gerontology, psychology, public health, sociology, etc.) with demonstrated knowledge and interest in aging issues.

Benefits

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions and immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements
• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses