Specialist - Outreach-Fixed Term

This position will develop, coordinate, implement, and monitor projects related to the Flint Registry's plans and initiatives. The Flint Registry (https://flintregistry.org/) is a Centers for Diseases Control (CDC) funded project that connects people to services and programs to promote health and wellness and helps understand how the Flint water crisis has affected the Flint community. Driven by the practices and principles of community-partnered work, the Flint Registry was designed, built, and implemented to include and elevate community voices.

This position will provide leadership and be responsible for ensuring that the scope and direction of the Flint Registry and each associated project is on schedule, meets and understands MSU and federal specifications and guidelines, remains within budget, and delivered on time. This position will supervise and train staff working on the Flint Registry, consult and collaborate with faculty and project personnel, and manage the day-to-day activities and funding needed to carry out the Flint Registry project.

This position engages and interacts with residents, community partners, state and federal departments, legal teams, University partners, and scientists. This position will be responsible for reporting the Flint Registry progress to the CDC and scientific leadership, and ensure information is disseminated to the general public. As appropriate, the individual will co-author resource materials and reports distributed to the public and CDC and present information and findings from the Flint Registry.

This position will compile data and information need for new and renewal grant applications for the Flint Registry and associated projects. The individual will work closely with the investigators and research administrators to develop the project budget, write the budget narrative for grant proposals, and prepare the application for submission.

The Michigan State University and Hurley Children’s Hospital Pediatric Public Health Initiative seeks to provide employees with a diverse, challenging set of duties that foster learning new skills and knowledge and a collegial environment where employees regularly share information, ideas, resources, and solutions to problems.

This is a full-time, 12-month end-dated position located in Flint, MI.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate

Minimum Requirements

• A minimum of five years of supervisory/managerial and administrative experience.
• Minimum of five to seven years of progressive experience in project management, including project management of multi-million dollar federal grants, reporting to federal agencies and management of finance/budgets

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership experience. Proven track record of leading and managing diverse and large teams >30 people.
• Sound fiscal and resource management capabilities.
• Expertise in team building, problem solving, de-escalation, multi-tasking, and flexibility.
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusivity and be able to create a positive climate for partners, faculty, and staff.
• A demonstrated record of strong and consistent teamwork and collaboration with faculty, administrators, staff, partners, and community.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills.
• An ability to communicate and to engage effectively with a wide range of constituents within and outside of the university.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• CV

Review of Applications Begins On

05/04/2023

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

Website

careers.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.