How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required. The cover letter must be PAGE 1 of your resume and should outline the following:

1. The reasons for your interest in the position.
2. Your particular skills and experience that directly relate to this position. 

Job Summary

The Senior Program Manager (SPM) will coordinate math literacy sequence, programming and evaluate and build upon our current remote efforts. Meeting these responsibilities involves developing and sustaining relationships with schools, capitalizing upon University and community partnerships. The SPM is a member of WP's Executive Team and reports directly to the Associate Director. As Senior Program Manager your responsibilities will include the following: 

Overarching Administrative Responsibilities (50%) 

• Administer academic programming and enrichment and inform success coaching for grades 7 - 12.
• Liaise with student organizations to establish a volunteer corps of tutors to support students in need. 
• Lead annual recruitment strategy for WP Scholars 
• Provide fiscal oversight for and daily management of all assigned areas.

Math Literacy Programming (30%) 

• Administer WP's current scope and sequence for its 7-9th remote Saturday math programming and work with campus partners to implement a 2 week summer math program for rising 8th and 9th grade scholars.
• Develop WP's rising 12th-grade in-person math program. 
• Recruit and support WP math instructors and work with them and faculty partners to provide math instruction consistent with WP's math literacy goals and college access and transition commitments.

Outreach & Program Relationships (10%) 

• Capitalize upon school, community, corporate and campus partners (U-M colleges, departments and units, and also individual faculty) requisite for administering assigned program areas. 

Data, Evaluation, & Continuous Improvement (10%) 

• Collect data and conduct formative and summative assessments to support continuous improvement. 
• Codify findings to support WP fundraising and donor engagement. 

Mission Statement

The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (ODEI) at the University of Michigan leads and supports university-wide initiatives focused on the recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, while fostering an inclusive and equitable University community. Our office also engages surrounding communities in mission-focused, mutually beneficial partnerships. In support of this overarching effort, four units within our office - the Center for Educational Outreach (CEO), Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID), and Wolverine Pathways - all work closely with ODEI to further the strategic vision of the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at the University of Michigan.

Who We Are

Wolverine Pathways seeks to confront the barriers that limit the college and career aspirations of highly motivated students from under-resourced communities. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue a wide range of professional and academic pathways. Toward this end, we provide free college preparatory enrichment and guidance for 7th through 12th grade students in Detroit, Southfield, Ypsilanti and 10th through 12th in Grand Rapids.  For more information about Wolverine Pathways, please visit our website.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include: 

• Generous time off 
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting 
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance 
• Long-term disability coverage 
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Required Qualifications*

• 4+ years experience in mathematics, math literacy, and math education, acquired through experience, education, or a combination of both
• Experience serving underrepresented communities, and working with or advocating for adolescents.
• Knowledge and familiarity 7th -12th grade mathematics
• Experience  overseeing programs and/or projects involving many people and multiple moving parts. 
• Experience  promoting mathematical thinking, open-ended problem-solving, or mathematical identities, either via instruction and teaching, or theoretical training
• Experience with small-scale event coordination

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.

This is a hybrid position, with on-site work in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Due to the nature of student programming, some Saturday and evening work hours will be required.

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.