Job Description

How to Apply

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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

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The Longitudinal Study of Health and Ageing in Kenya (LOSHAK) is a multidisciplinary study that aims to collect data on health and economic wellbeing in later-life in Kenya. LOSHAK is a collaboration between the University of Michigan and Aga Khan University-Nairobi. The NIH-funded project will collect multimodal data (surveys, biomarkers, wearables, etc.) from more than 8,000 older Kenyans, covering physical, psychosocial, cognitive, and economic wellbeing. LOSHAK is part of large global networks of harmonized studies on late-life health and economic wellbeing, including the Health and Retirement Studies Around the World Network and the Harmonized Cognitive Protocol Assessment Network).


Working under the supervision of the UM LOSHAK Principal Investigator, this individual will lead efforts to design, develop, and execute LOSHAK's scientific aims from the outset of the project, and will therefore play a critical role by managing cross-disciplinary collaborations and fostering partnerships with both internal and external stakeholders.


The Ideal candidate will thrive doing both flexible project management and service-oriented partner management.

Why Work at Michigan?

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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 any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

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

Learn more about U-M benefits

Responsibilities

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20% Strategic Project Management

Serve as a central point of contact for project status updates, reporting, and communications with internal and external stakeholders Track project milestones, deliverables, and risks, escalating issues as needed to ensure timely and successful outcomes

40% Project Coordination & Support

Facilitate project kick-off meetings to align teams around clear timelines, roles, deliverables, and expectations Manage complex scheduling and logistics for meetings and workshops

30% Stakeholder Engagement & Partnership Building

Act as a relationship manager for cross-institutional and external partners, cultivating trust and long-term collaboration Consult with faculty, researchers, and administrative staff to define project needs, goals, and success metrics Represent the project in meetings, sharing updates, gathering feedback and advocating for project priorities

10% Operational Support

Support budgeting, purchasing, and expense tracking processes in collaboration with administrative and financial staff Recommend and implement process improvements that contribute to team efficiency and organizational impact Serve as a primary contact for project updates, reporting, and stakeholder communications

Required Qualifications

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Master's degree in public health, public policy, business, or other related field, with at least five (5) years of professional project management experience Outstanding organizational skills and demonstrated ability to effectively manage numerous projects simultaneously at various stages of development, with a high attention to detail Ability to analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and make independent decisions on matters of significance within the scope of job responsibilities, without immediate direction; demonstrated ability to manage multiple and competing priorities Demonstrated integrity, strong initiative, problem-solving skills, be highly reliable, retain a sense of ownership and accountability for workload, be flexible and resilient, provide excellent customer service, and possess expert follow-up skills Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with and build professional relationships across all organizational levels; demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information appropriately. Proficient computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Adobe PDF, survey platforms (e.g., Qualtrics and Google Forms), and Zoom Demonstrated ability to maintain productivity and flexibility under pressure and able to meet deadlines Must have legal authorization to work in the United States International and domestic travel as needed If/as needed, willingness to engage in a flexible work schedule to attend early morning meetings and/or late meetings and events to accommodate colleagues in diverse time zones Other responsibilities and/or projects as assigned by the study leadership

Work Locations

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Work location is onsite in Ann Arbor with flexibility for hybrid work within our overall Center policies. If/as needed, willingness to engage in a flexible work schedule to attend early morning meetings and/or late meetings and events to accommodate colleagues in diverse time zones.

Modes of Work

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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

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The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect and authentic collaboration by recruiting and retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Background Screening

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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

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Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

268814

Working Title

Project Senior Manager

Job Title

Project Senior Manager

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus


Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Inst Soc Research

Department

SRC-Demogr of Aging,Disab&Care

Posting Begin/End Date

9/18/2025 - 10/02/2025

Salary

$75,000.00 - $100,000.00

Career Interest

Administration