Anti-Racism Collaborative Program ManagerApply NowHow to ApplyA cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume/curriculum vitae. The cover letter should address reasons for your interest in this position, your experience fostering community building amongst a group of individuals with shared experiences and goals, and your understanding of anti-racism research and praxis.SummaryTheNational Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) (https://lsa.umich.edu/ncid) has an immediate opening for an Anti-Racism Collaborative (ARC) Program Manager.TheAnti-Racism Collaborative (https://lsa.umich.edu/ncid/antiracism-collaborative.html) is a strategic space created to facilitate University of Michigan community engagement around research and scholarship focused on racial inequality, racial justice, and anti-racist praxis. The Anti-Racism Collaborative supports an infrastructure and coordinated set of activities to catalyze innovation in research and scholarship, and informed practice, public engagement, and action to advance anti-racist principles and organizing.The ARC Program Manager will report to the NCID Associate Director and will be a thought partner to and work with the NCID ARC Faculty Director.This is a 2-year term-limited position with the possibility of renewal.Why Work at 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
Responsibilities
Manage a set of coordinated activities for scholar community engagement guided by research
Lead and administer grant initiatives in collaboration with campus partners
Lead the planning of meetings and events that foster community-building amongst U-M scholars engaged in anti-racism and racial justice research.
Collaborate with colleagues across campus to cultivate new or expand existing relationships toward deepening impact, supporting scholars, and elevating their research and scholarship
In collaboration with NCID communications, develop written materials such as framing papers that communicate the goals and outcomes of programmatic initiatives
Access and apply current research and scholarship to guide the development of impactful, transformative experiences for U-M anti-racism and racial justice scholars (i.e., faculty, staff, and students)
Provide managerial supervision for FTE, student, and temporary staff
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Higher Education, Sociology, Psychology)
Conceptual and theoretical understanding of Anti-Racism as evidenced by their research and scholarship or application of Anti-Racist principles in building and or implementing initiatives.
Three to five years experience building relationships with scholars at all career stages (e.g., graduate student, postdoc, faculty, etc.).
Substantive background and understanding of issues related to diversity, equity, and inclusion, with a focus on anti-racism and racial justice in higher education.
Experience in leadership and strategic framing and implementing programming geared toward engaging scholarly communities, and drawing on relevant anti-racism and racial justice literature to support programmatic efforts
Demonstrated experience of interdisciplinary and intergenerational learning and development opportunities around scholarship and scholarship-based social action
Demonstrated evidence of effective approaches for translating scholarship for public engagement and impact
Demonstrated experience administering grants
Additional InformationThe Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) at the University of Michigan leads and supports university-wide initiatives focused on the recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, while fostering an inclusive and equitable University community. Our office also engages surrounding communities in mission-focused, mutually beneficial partnerships. In support of this overarching effort, four units within our office - the Center for Educational Outreach (CEO), Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI),National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) and Wolverine Pathways - all work closely with ODEI to further the strategic vision of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Michigan.Application DeadlineJob 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/AA StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID248848Working TitleAnti-Racism Collaborative Program ManagerJob TitleProgram ManagerWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusExemptOrganizational GroupEquity Inclusion AaDepartmentNatl Ctr Inst DiversityPosting Begin/End Date5/10/2024 - 6/01/2024Salary$76,000.00 - $85,000.00Career InterestAdministrationApply Now