University of Michigan-Flint School of Management
Project Associate Manager
University of Michigan-Flint School of Management, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
Job Summary
The Region 9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative, a State of Michigan supported initiative, is seeking an experienced Project Manager to support growth, sustainability, and data-driven innovative strategies of the collaborative. Perinatal Quality Collaboratives (RPQC) exist to ensure alignment with the MDHHS statewide goals of quality improvement in perinatal care. Region 9 RPQC consists of leaders and members from the following counties: Hillsdale, Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, Monroe, and Washtenaw. The ideal candidate for this position should have experience in community engagement, fostering partnerships with diverse stakeholders and community members, and who has done work to address social justice and use of a health equity framework in community-based settings. This individual will be an essential part of the leadership team and provide administrative oversight for multiple perinatal heath topic-focused project groups (e.g. trauma-informed care, perinatal substance use, transitions in postpartum care and increasing access to Doula Care). This appointment is term‑limited with expected yearly extension based on funding.
Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities Responsible for the coordination and support of multiple concurrent projects and provides a front‑facing point of contact for the leadership team, project groups, Collaborative members, and key stakeholders. Supervision of the Community Outreach coordinator is also required. Other key duties include timely implementation of the fiscal year work plan and maintaining compliance with state RPQC requirements. Primary activities are predominately performed independently.
RPQC Leadership
Assists in development of detailed fiscal year work plan and budget with Region 9 leadership team and ensures timely submission according to deadlines determined by the State/MDHHS
Helps identify and support promising practices and evidence‑based intervention(s) for Region 9 constituents
Attends required quarterly and bi‑annual meetings as a representative of the Region 9 leadership team and coordinates with other regional perinatal quality collaboratives as the leadership team sees fit
Ensures Region 9 presents promising practices and/or quality improvement effort(s) during at least one MIHEC meeting of fiscal year
Attends and participates in MIHEIP‑related MDHHS state meetings
Participates in and leads biweekly leadership meetings
RQPC Administrative Support and State Compliance
Coordinates minimum of four quarterly Collaborative meetings and one town hall per fiscal year with support of Community Outreach coordinator
Provides administrative support to Collaborative and manages expectations and deliverable timelines
Regularly disseminates relevant information to key stakeholders and Collaborative members
Carries out fiscal year work plan and maintains working knowledge of budget status
Prepares agenda and written follow‑up communications for a variety of audiences, including RPQC and State MDHHS leadership teams.
Coordinates preparation and timely submission of data and materials to quality improvement consultants
Records and submits quarterly narrative and progress reports to state Contract Manager
9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative Quality Improvement
Responsible for administrative support from concept and design through implementation phases of project scope
Assesses workflow, operations, and strategic direction with the ability to offer support and suggest solutions
Liaison between project teams and leadership team.
Oversees project budgets and proposals submitted to leadership team through systematic process
Supports project groups with development of detailed work plans, schedules, status reports and projections for process improvements of identified initiatives
Effectively communicates project status to collaborative and leadership team members
Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships teams and stakeholders
Ensures successful implementation of project work plans
Ensures progress is communicated to all stakeholders during Collaborative meetings
Project Implementation, Collaborative Optimization
Identifies and assess issues, risks and interdependencies, determines improvements and escalates issues when appropriate
Coordinates and facilitate delivery of project objectives
Proactively identifies and raises issues and make recommendations before such information is requested
Ensures adherence to project deliverables and alignment with institutional and MDHHS policies, standards and benchmarks
Resolves issues and manages changes and interventions to achieve project outputs; build consensus among stakeholders with disparate viewpoints
Assist in development, writing, and management of external grant proposals when applicable
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
At least 3 years of experience working for or in partnership with community‑based organizations
At least 2 years of project management
Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently
Experience in conceptualizing and implementing new projects, preferably around maternal and infant health
Demonstrated experience dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to facilitate large groups, team meetings and deliver presentations
Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working in complex organizations
Experience with managing and updating listservs
Mastery of Microsoft Office applications
Desired Qualifications
Master's Degree preferred
Demonstrated experience or interest in increasing access to health for all and community engagement
Knowledge of State of Michigan Maternal Child Health policies, procedures and programs.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.
What Benefits can you Look Forward to?
Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings
Responsibilities Responsible for the coordination and support of multiple concurrent projects and provides a front‑facing point of contact for the leadership team, project groups, Collaborative members, and key stakeholders. Supervision of the Community Outreach coordinator is also required. Other key duties include timely implementation of the fiscal year work plan and maintaining compliance with state RPQC requirements. Primary activities are predominately performed independently.
RPQC Leadership
Assists in development of detailed fiscal year work plan and budget with Region 9 leadership team and ensures timely submission according to deadlines determined by the State/MDHHS
Helps identify and support promising practices and evidence‑based intervention(s) for Region 9 constituents
Attends required quarterly and bi‑annual meetings as a representative of the Region 9 leadership team and coordinates with other regional perinatal quality collaboratives as the leadership team sees fit
Ensures Region 9 presents promising practices and/or quality improvement effort(s) during at least one MIHEC meeting of fiscal year
Attends and participates in MIHEIP‑related MDHHS state meetings
Participates in and leads biweekly leadership meetings
RQPC Administrative Support and State Compliance
Coordinates minimum of four quarterly Collaborative meetings and one town hall per fiscal year with support of Community Outreach coordinator
Provides administrative support to Collaborative and manages expectations and deliverable timelines
Regularly disseminates relevant information to key stakeholders and Collaborative members
Carries out fiscal year work plan and maintains working knowledge of budget status
Prepares agenda and written follow‑up communications for a variety of audiences, including RPQC and State MDHHS leadership teams.
Coordinates preparation and timely submission of data and materials to quality improvement consultants
Records and submits quarterly narrative and progress reports to state Contract Manager
9 Perinatal Quality Collaborative Quality Improvement
Responsible for administrative support from concept and design through implementation phases of project scope
Assesses workflow, operations, and strategic direction with the ability to offer support and suggest solutions
Liaison between project teams and leadership team.
Oversees project budgets and proposals submitted to leadership team through systematic process
Supports project groups with development of detailed work plans, schedules, status reports and projections for process improvements of identified initiatives
Effectively communicates project status to collaborative and leadership team members
Establishes and maintains excellent working relationships teams and stakeholders
Ensures successful implementation of project work plans
Ensures progress is communicated to all stakeholders during Collaborative meetings
Project Implementation, Collaborative Optimization
Identifies and assess issues, risks and interdependencies, determines improvements and escalates issues when appropriate
Coordinates and facilitate delivery of project objectives
Proactively identifies and raises issues and make recommendations before such information is requested
Ensures adherence to project deliverables and alignment with institutional and MDHHS policies, standards and benchmarks
Resolves issues and manages changes and interventions to achieve project outputs; build consensus among stakeholders with disparate viewpoints
Assist in development, writing, and management of external grant proposals when applicable
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field is required
At least 3 years of experience working for or in partnership with community‑based organizations
At least 2 years of project management
Demonstrated ability to work in a team and independently
Experience in conceptualizing and implementing new projects, preferably around maternal and infant health
Demonstrated experience dealing with a wide variety of stakeholders
Demonstrated ability to facilitate large groups, team meetings and deliver presentations
Excellent organizational skills and detail orientation
Ability to multitask and prioritize
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Experience working in complex organizations
Experience with managing and updating listservs
Mastery of Microsoft Office applications
Desired Qualifications
Master's Degree preferred
Demonstrated experience or interest in increasing access to health for all and community engagement
Knowledge of State of Michigan Maternal Child Health policies, procedures and programs.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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