Job Description

How to Apply

To apply for this position, please submit a cover letter and resume in the UM system addressed to Detroit URC Center Manager. The cover letter must be attached as the first page of your resume and should address your specific interest in, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.  Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

Job Summary

The Detroit Community-Academic Urban Research Center (Detroit URC) is seeking a part-time (50%) administrative assistant senior to provide a high-level of administrative support to further the work of the Center as well as its community-based participatory research (CBPR) projects. The Detroit URC is a collaboration of representatives from multiple Detroit organizations and academic researchers from the University of Michigan who work together to foster health equity in the city of Detroit. The Detroit URC Board, composed of representatives of each of the partner organizations, oversees all aspects of the Center in accordance with a set of CBPR principles adopted by the Detroit URC Board.

This one-year term-limited position can be renewed and may be increased in percent effort pending additional funding.  

What You'll Do

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

GENERAL ADMINISTRATIVE RESPONSIBILITIES

RESEARCH-RELATED RESPONSIBILITIES

Who We Are

About the Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity

Driven by a shared passion for affecting lasting change, the faculty, students and staff of HBHE work in the pursuit of an equitable, healthy future for all. Turning theory and research into actionable practice, we develop interventions and innovations that promote health, prevent disease, empower people to manage chronic illness and disabilities, and facilitate collective action for social change. Together, our academic community transforms the theoretical into actionable, the science into the social, applying our knowledge to eliminate health disparities and impact lives for the better.

Skills You Have

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

The administrative position is based at the University of Michigan School of Public Health, Department of Health Behavior & Health Equity in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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.

Additional Information

The duration for this Admin Assistant appointment:

This is a one year term limited appointment with renewal dependent on funding each year.

Desired Start Date:

Monday, June 2, 2025

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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