We, the staff and faculty of the Frankel Cardiovascular Center (FCVC) team, are committed to advancing medicine and serving humanity through living and teaching our core values of Caring, Teamwork, Integrity, Innovation and Excellence. Each FCVC employee is expected to understand and demonstrate that in every interaction we represent our entire organization in the care we provide and in the courtesies we extend to patients, families, and each respective team member. The FCVC is dedicated to partnering with patients and families to deliver the safest and highest quality of health care. Excellent service is an expected and integral part of the FCVC culture.

To be considered for this position, a cover letter is required and should be attached as the first page with your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
 

The Cardiovascular Research Network (CRN) Admin / Project Coordinator will provide administrative support to the leaders of the CRN, its working groups, and the broad Research Administration team. You will manage our communication, marketing, and promotion platforms including our weekly emails, monthly newsletters, and our research website. Compile and analyze information for inclusion in reports or presentation materials, prepare charts, graphs, or tables as necessary. In addition, you will serve as the primary administration coordinator for our Frontiers in Science seminar program, annual symposium, and other special events throughout the year.

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems.  In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?    

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
Flexible spending accounts
Prescription Drug Plan
Child Care Resources
Life Insurance
Legal Services Plan
Retirement Savings Opportunities with 2:1 match and immediate vesting
 

Support of Frontiers in Science Seminar Series and Special Events

• Organize and facilitate all aspects of weekly seminars including liaising with invited speakers/visiting professors, hosting guests, attending all events, and handling all other details related to the seminar series.
• Coordinate invited speaker/visiting professor travel including flights, hotel, ground transportation, and reimbursement.
• Manage the invited speaker nomination process including announcements, advertising, collecting nominations and distributing notices. Strategic planning for evolution of process.
• Author reports, create and track metrics, and report information to leadership teams as needed.

Manage all Research Marketing and Communication Platforms

• Author and disseminate weekly emails and other community communications as needed.
• Compile, create, and distribute the CRN monthly newsletter.
• Manage, review, and update the research website.
• Meet with and build relationships with departmental communication personnel to increase the reach of our messaging and the overall community awareness of the work that is being done.

Administrative Support 

• Administrative support to the CRN Program Manager and Area Directors including calendaring, meetings notes and room assignments, assisting with agendas and communications.
• Provide program support to the Cardiovascular Research Network, including coordination of and attendance in meetings, seminars, and conferences; updating and maintaining the research website and newsletter; routine account reconciliation and tracking; assisting with preparation of reports including data collection and analysis, drafting content and creating charts or graphs.
• Provide general administrative support to the FCVC Administrative Director and broad research team, including coordination of meetings and strategic priority advancement activities, general communication, PCARD reconciliation, and supply ordering.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary information.
• Additional duties to support FCVC Research Administration as assigned. 
   

• Bachelors degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Minimum of (2) years administrative or program/project experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills; ability to work with maximum collaboration in a team environment.  
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Experience utilizing Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and web-based applications.
• Demonstration of commitment to the FCVC Core Values.
   

• 2+ years of administrative support or project management experience.
• Experience utilizing Outlook, M-Pathways and other University of Michigan IT systems is desired.
• Experience using Canva.
• Knowledge of University policies, rules, and regulations is desired.
• Previous experience in research setting.
   

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.

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Job 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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.