Job Summary The Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR) is the home of the University of Michigan's Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the National Institutes of Health (NIH). MICHR is part of a national, collaborative consortium that is focused on bringing more health solutions to all people more quickly by advancing translational science. The field of translational science aims to build an evidence base of scientific and operational approaches that improve the efficiency, effectiveness, and impact of translational research across a range of diseases and conditions. MICHR has the unique charge of examining the translational research ecosystem at a systems level to determine where common pitfalls exist; developing novel solutions to these challenges; demonstrating their effectiveness; and disseminating improvements widely. MICHR is a dynamic organization that serves as a hub of innovation and experimentation to advance research in the science of translation and accelerate the realization of interventions that improve human health.
MICHR seeks a Program Director to serve as the staff lead for the Education & Mentoring Group (EMG) and advance the field of translational science. The candidate will be expected to manage daily operations; define workflows, objectives and milestones; lead and support the development, implementation and evaluation of translational science initiatives; and foster a collaborative and efficient working environment. The Program Director will also help shape educational programming around clear learning goals, providing direction to those developing and delivering the programming and ensuring that evaluation and feedback inform ongoing improvements. Drawing on experience with National Institutes of Health (NIH) grants, the Program Director will have overall responsibility for workforce development initiatives within the NIH CTSA UM1 grant in addition to initiatives within several companion training and career development grants outlined below.
Responsibilities* Programmatic Strategic Planning, Implementation & Evaluation
- Provide strategic oversight and direction for the Education & Mentoring Program, which includes workforce development initiatives, institutional training grants (T32s), an institutional career development award (K12), and a research education program (R25) as well as other programs as assigned. Partner with faculty lead(s) on developing and achieving program vision, goals, aims, and deliverables.
- Leverage NIH knowledge to lead various activities associated with the companion grants (T32s, K12, R25): grant planning and proposal development; trainee recruitment and selection processes; trainee activities; compliance and sponsor requirements; data tracking and outcomes assessment; program governance and communication; and annual Research Performance Progress Reports. Provide leadership in writing, project management, and data coordination, including developing and integrating narratives, managing timelines and deliverables, and coordinating the collection and validation of data to support proposals, reporting, and program evaluation.
- Guide the development and continuous improvement of educational activities and resources, ensuring alignment with intended learning outcomes focused on clinical and translational research and science and incorporating ongoing feedback from participants and stakeholders.
- Lead program development of new training and career development programs related to clinical and translational research, including the development of evaluation criteria and data collection methods. Review and evaluate results, making appropriate recommendations for improvement. MICHR's Evaluation Program will provide expert guidance on these efforts.
- Partner with programs across MICHR to provide expert advice and support in the design of new or the modification of existing educational programming.
- Demonstrate an understanding of how EMG initiatives fit into the established goals of MICHR and its funders, partnering units at U-M, and collaborators locally and nationally.
- Lead the creation of reports as requested by MICHR leadership, including components within the annual NIH UM1 Research Performance Progress Report, as well as the K12, T32s, and R25 companion grants.
- Create and deliver presentations highlighting program offerings, successes and translational science outputs.
Advance Translational Science
- Stay apprised of relevant literature related to training programs and career development that informs programmatic gaps and opportunities and the development of translational science research questions.
- Develop and implement projects that contribute to the field of education and mentoring in translational science and workforce development using skills in study design, data collection, analysis, and interpretation.
- Consistently seek opportunities to build cross-program collaborations at MICHR and beyond, bringing diverse expertise to bear on identifying and mitigating roadblocks in the translational process.
- Collaborate with colleagues at the University of Michigan and nationally to advance the field of translational science.
- Disseminate translational innovations and best practices through publications, presentations and other methods.
Management Duties & Responsibilities
- Management duties include interviewing; selecting and training employees; setting and adjusting rates of pay and hours of work; planning and directing work; appraising productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handling complaints, grievances and disciplinary actions when necessary.
- Management responsibilities include the authority to hire, fire, or promote assigned employees or make recommendations that are given particular weight. The subordinate group will generally possess a wide variety of skills and/or knowledge, performing somewhat complex to very complex tasks.
- Provide leadership, coaching, and mentoring to subordinate group members.
Required Qualifications*- Master's in health sciences, biomedical sciences, education or related fields
- Prior management or supervisory experience
- Experience supporting NIH-funded programs or grant activities, which may include proposal coordination, grant writing, annual reporting, data management, or implementation.
- Significant experience managing complex academic, research, training, workforce development, or grant-funded programs.
- Demonstrated experience with program planning, implementation, operations, evaluation, and continuous improvement.
- Experience collecting, organizing, analyzing, and reporting program data to inform decision-making.
- Substantial problem-solving and collaboration experience
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, stakeholders, and projects in a complex organizational environment.
- Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and presentation skills.
Desired Qualifications*- Doctoral degree in health sciences, biomedical sciences, education or related fields
- Experience with NIH training/career development mechanisms, such as T32 and K12 awards.
- Background in education or experience developing, coordinating, or guiding educational, training or career development programs or learning opportunities aligned with defined learning outcomes.
- Experience developing evaluation plans, logic models, metrics, surveys, dashboards, or outcomes reports.
- Significant experience working with faculty
- Experience disseminating program innovations or best practices through publications, presentations, or national meetings.
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
Modes of WorkPositions 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 .
Work ScheduleDay Shift.
Work Locations Note: This position is hybrid, requiring travel to Ann Arbor, MI, two times a week.
Application DeadlineJob 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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
Job DetailJob Opening ID285581
Working TitleResearch Senior Supervisor
Job TitleResearch Senior Supervisor
Work LocationAnn Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of WorkHybrid
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
FLSA StatusExempt
Organizational GroupMedical School
DepartmentMM MICHR - Operations
Posting Begin/End Date11/11/2026 - 11/29/2026
Career InterestResearch
