How to Apply

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

Zero to Thrive is seeking a part time (50%) coordinator for our Infant Mental Health (IMH) project. Zero to Thrive is a multi-disciplinary center housed within the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan Medicine and is a leader in perinatal, infant and early childhood mental health, with a focus on families exposed to adversity. The Michigan Model of Infant Mental Health Home Visiting (IMH-HV) is a needs-driven, relationship-focused intervention for parents and infants/toddlers aged 0 to 36 months. IMH-HV aims to meet the needs of families at risk for relationship problems, child abuse and/or neglect and behavioral health concerns. IMH-HV is currently provided through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) to Medicaid-eligible families in pregnancy and/or with infants/toddlers. This part-time IMH Coordinator would perform various administrative, financial and research tasks to support the sustainability, training and study of IMH-HV. This includes activities to support ongoing learning for IMH-HV providers, such as webinars, resources and manual development, as well as research activities to study and disseminate findings.

Zero to Thrive is committed to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion across all areas of our work. We believe this commitment extends, not only to our community partners and the families we serve, but also to the faculty, trainees and staff who make up our team. We believe this diversity of people and perspectives enriches our group and the work we accomplish together as we strive toward our vision of supporting all families, from pregnancy through early childhood, to have the well-being necessary to achieve their full potential. As part of this commitment, we encourage applicants from all groups to apply for this position, particularly those who have historically been less represented in academic institutions.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

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*

Project Coordination

Initiate various project activities with key players to complete objectives.
Track and assist in completion of project objectives to ensure all activities are accomplished in accordance with timelines as well as funder and departmental guidelines.
Assisting the PI and project team to complete necessary reports to funders according to required timelines.
Administrative activities which may include activities such as submitting purchasing and managing procurement processes, scheduling, creating and distributing meeting agendas, taking meeting notes and disseminating action items, etc.

Budget

Assist PI and project team with drafting grant budget amendments and creating new proposals.
Monitor and track all project expenses, including all purchases and staff effort. Complete necessary documentation required to verify expenses.

Research Activities

Coordination and completion of regulatory requirements including IRB maintenance and data use agreements as needed
Conduct tracking, organization and maintenance of study activity, e.g., electronic data collection, organization of study materials, participant information
Additional research activities may include the potential for data analysis.
Additional research activities may include the potential for data coding, which may include qualitative, interaction or other assessment data.

Dissemination

Assist PI and project team with manuscript preparation.
Work with team to disseminate project relevant communications and updates.
Complete all monitoring and tracking required for dissemination activities including obtaining required approvals and verifying acknowledgments and contacts.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, or a related field,
Familiarity with IRBs and other research regulatory systems
A background, understanding and/or strong interest in attachment, trauma, infant mental health, early childhood, and/or parent/child relationships.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Demonstrated skills in time management, organizational skills and the ability to be detail oriented
Experience using virtual phone and/or video conferencing systems (i.e., Zoom)
Experience working with families that have experienced adversity

Research Area Specialist Intermediate: 4-5 years experience in a research or infant mental health, maternal health setting

Research Area Specialist Associate: 1-3 years experience in a research or infant mental health, maternal health setting

Desired Qualifications*

Master's degree preferred
Experience managing data entry (entering, organizing, cleaning, etc.)
Experience utilizing electronic data entry systems (i.e., Qualtrics, REDCap)
Experience analyzing data
Experience writing and preparing manuscripts

Work Schedule

Varied within M-F regular office hours.

Work Locations

Remote and Rachel Upjohn Building.

Modes of Work

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

This will be a 1 year, term-limited appointment. At the end of the stated term (10/1/2024 - 9/30/2025, your appointment will terminate, and will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Michigan Medicine is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

In addition to the screenings indicated above under Michigan law, a criminal history check including fingerprinting is required as a condition of transfer or employment for this position.

Application Deadline

Job 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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.