Project Manager @ Northern Michigan University

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Northern Michigan University (NMU) is hiring a Project Manager for the NMU Center for Rural Health. The Project Manager will lead the management and coordination of assigned projects, overseeing various administrative and programmatic activities such as marketing, media design, planning, and maintaining project data and systems.

Highlights

Manage and coordinate projects with a focus on administrative and programmatic tasks.
Develop, document, and maintain project data and systems.
Support marketing and media design efforts.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Suite required.
Must complete Community Health Worker Certification and Train the Trainer education within four months of hire.
Requires a Bachelor's Degree in Public Health or a related field and two years of community or healthcare experience.
Salary range: $44,000-$47,000 annually with overtime eligibility.
Less than 10% travel required; flexible schedule including occasional evenings and weekends.
Preferred experience with Canva, Emma, Cvent, Monday.com, and social media platforms.
Engage with diverse populations and regional partners to support rural health and equity initiatives.

Project Manager Full Description

Position Title: Project Manager

Department:Â NMU Center for Rural Health

Term of Assignment:Â Two-year term

Term End Date, If Applicable:Â August 11, 2028Â Â Â Â Â Â Â

FLSA Status: Â Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.Â Two year term position from date of hire.

Salary: Targeted Salary Range: $44,000-$47,000

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Brief Statement of Duties:Â Assist NMUCRH team with the overall management and coordination of assigned projects which includes implementation and oversight of a diverse range of administrative and programmatic activities, including, but not limited to marketing and media design, planning and coordinating activities, and developing, documenting and maintaining project data and systems.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area:Â Public Health or Related Field

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:Â Ability to complete Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification Course and CHW "Train the Trainer" education within four months of hire and maintain active trainer status.

Required Minimum Work Experience:Â Two years of community and/or healthcare setting experience, including educational projects, research positions, and/or community health volunteer opportunities.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties:Â

Strong communication skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word and Excel) and Google Suite (Docs, Slides, Sheets, Drive, etc.).
Excellent interpersonal relationship skills.
Able to work autonomously, with minimal supervision, while also working effectively and collaboratively as a team member.
Possess professional knowledge and demonstrate acceptable professional standards.
Experience building and sustaining relationships while demonstrating cultural competency with diverse population of students, staff, faculty, and regional partners and stakeholders.
Ability to travel to meetings workshops, conferences and events.
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage multiple responsibilities and projects while maintaining a high level of professionalism and attention to detail.
Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary, including infrequent weekends and evenings.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

Additional Desirable Qualifications:Â

Master's level coursework in a relevant field.
Current or previous experience working in population health, rural health, and/or health equity.
Training, instructing or teaching experience in a professional capacity.
Experience in platforms such as Canva, Emma, Cvent, Monday.com, Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.
Outreach/event planning experience.
Research and/or data analytics skills and experience.
Knowledge of regional resources available to support the health and well-being of communities.

Other

Special Instructions to Applicants:Â Submit application, cover letter, resume and references.Â This position is not currently available for sponsorship.

Contact Information:Â Erica Jean, HR Generalist, 906-227-1087

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.

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