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. Include at least three references, with contact data, who can provide input on the candidate's qualifications and experience.
Job Summary
As the MAVERIC Collaborative Coordinator you will be responsible for taking the initiative to plan and implement programs for the MAVERIC Collaborative, while supporting the collaborative's day-to-day operations, utilizing specialized knowledge of subject area as available. The MAVERIC Collaborative seeks to pursue innovation, education and industry/government/academia partnerships to accelerate technology advancements in automotive semiconductors.
Who We Are
Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.
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
Responsibilities*
- Planning and coordinating communications with both internal and external stakeholders to shape and coalesce members? ideas and partners? engagement.
- Independently monitoring expenditures related to individual initiatives to ensure alignment with sponsor's budget, while coordinating with appropriate Research Administrators.
- Coordinating research team activities and gathering information that is necessary for sponsorship reporting, by developing timelines, meeting schedules, data gathering, report drafting, editing and proofreading.
- Coordinating meetings, retreats, and workshops of key stakeholders by establishing agendas, preparing communication, and using appropriate communication styles for each different constituency.
- Providing support in deploying MAVERIC sponsored initiatives, and pursuing MAVERIC sponsorship opportunities.
- Independently triaging and resolving operational issues
- Maintaining records
- Coordinating calendars and scheduling meetings with collaborators
- Coordinating travel arrangements and itineraries for international visitors
Processing travel and non-travel reimbursements
- Organize and administer special projects, activities, and initiatives aligned with the MAVERIC collaborative:
- Identifying timelines for projects from start to completion
- Identify relevant external and internal partners and coordinate participation
- Tracking project metrics and making improvement recommendations as needed
Additional responsibilities and projects may be identified as relevant to the mission of the Collaborative.
Required Qualifications*
- A Bachelor's degree
- Three of more years of relevant experience in administrative or project management roles.
- Ability to work independently and make decisions, exercise initiative, and function in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and make decisions that impact the entire organization.
- Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
- Exhibit a positive attitude and a courteous and professional demeanor.
- Ability to set priorities, multi-task, meet deadlines with attention to detail and take ownership of job responsibilities.
- Experience in proofing processes against unforeseen situations.
- Good attendance record and strong work ethic.
- Strong computer and Internet abilities including demonstrated proficiency in Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office and Google.
- Experience in handling matters of a highly visible and often confidential nature.
Desired Qualifications*
- Event planning experience
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.
Additional Information
This is a term-limited position through December 31, 2028 with possible renewal based on funding extension.
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.
Application Deadline
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.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
