Job Description

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 Michigan Youth Violence Prevention Center (MI-YVPC) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified candidate to provide project management support to a Center for Disease Control (CDC)-funded research center focused on youth gun violence prevention.  This position is based in Washington D.C., with some travel expected to Michigan for youth learning exchanges and program evaluation activities.  The selected candidate will coordinate implementation and outcome evaluations of the TRIGGER Project grassroots, youth-driven violence prevention program.  The selected candidate will play a key role in the design and delivery of implementation strategies (e.g., trainings, curriculum materials) to support program delivery.  Working in close collaboration with TRIGGER Project staff, the selected candidate will also support formation of Youth Advisory Board to engage youth leaders in cross-city learning exchanges and prevention campaign development.  Finally, the candidate will conduct community outreach to represent the MI-YVPC in Washington D.C.  We are seeking a candidate with excellent local knowledge of Washington, D.C., program evaluation experience, and a commitment to social justice and positive youth development. 

About the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity

The position will be based in the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity (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 actionable, the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact lives for the better.

What You'll Do

The successful candidate will work closely with the research team and community partners on the following key tasks under the direction of the Center Manager:

Program Evaluation Support: 50%

Program Documentation

Data Collection

Data Management & Analysis

Programmatic Support & Community Engagement: 40%

Youth Advisory Board

Community Outreach

Administrative Support: 10%

Record Keeping and Reporting

Regulatory

Skills You Have

Intermediate Level:  Master's degree in public health, social work, social science, communications, or related field and 4-5 years of related professional experience

Associate Level: Bachelor's degree in public health, social work, social science, communications, or related field and 1-3 years of related professional experience. Master's preferred.

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.

This position will be based in Washington D.C. and will include a combination of remote and in-person work.  The selected candidate must be able to work in person for activities that require program documentation and evaluation, community outreach, and youth engagement.  This position will also require some travel to Michigan for youth learning exchange activities and to annual conferences or CDC meetings.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.  The salary offered will be commensurate with the position level.  Two levels are possible: Intermediate and Associate.  The salary range is based on the demographic location for this position.

Intermediate Level: $64,978.80 - $72,000

Associate Level: $58,000 - $65,520

Additional Information

This position is term-limited for 2 years with the possibility of extension based on available funding and continued satisfactory work performance.

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.

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.

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