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

The Dual Career and Faculty Leadership Development Coordinator is primarily responsible for the continued development and ongoing management of the Dual Career Program in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA). The position provides leadership for the LSA Dual Career Program while working collaboratively with other university units, academic departments, and campus and community contacts to identify career opportunities for talented partners of faculty and faculty job candidates within the College of LSA. This position will also partner with the director of faculty academic affairs regarding strategic direction on faculty leadership development initiatives including faculty workshop planning, new chairs and directors orientation planning, and coordination of the chairs and directors executive coaching program.

This is a full-time hybrid position with the option of working fully on campus if desired.

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Why Work at Michigan?

We are so proud that the University of Michigan offers comprehensive benefits to support your wellness as you plan for a stable and secure future. To enhance a career filled with purpose and opportunity, other benefits include:

• Generous time off programs.
• Our retirement plan provides two-for-one matching contributions.
• Comprehensive options for health, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition support, including the ability to take undergraduate courses in LSA at no cost.
• Meeting-free days and communication norms that help you to "unplug" from work.
• Access to deals, discounts, and attractions; see Uniquely Michigan for details.

While you will primarily work from our central campus in Ann Arbor, LSA offers flexible work options. To support work-life balance, LSA has an email policy that limits non-essential emails to weekday business hours. We invite you to take a look at LSA's mission, vision, and values.

Responsibilities*

• Serve as the key resource to LSA associate deans and senior administration regarding dual career issues. Establish and maintain excellent communication between the dual career program and the associate deans, LSA departmental leadership, and units across campus.
• Serve as the LSA administrative liaison with the provosts office regarding dual career issues. Prepare written requests and advocate for dual career funding from the provosts office for LSA partners.
• Work with the partners of LSA faculty and faculty job candidates to help them reach their personal and professional goals. Aid in the establishment of career goals and objectives. Provide guidance and assistance with job preparation including professional development recommendations, job application material preparation, and interview skill training. Able to coach, mentor, and support dual career partners throughout the duration of the search process.
• Develop arrangements and facilitate hiring packages for partners among campus units. Track dual career funding arrangements, develop reports, and work in collaboration with LSA Budget and Finance to monitor dual career funding. Develop, maintain and analyze activity data for the dual career program. Work with LSA Human Resources to develop and track partner career opportunities.
• Participate in other LSA Divisional Academic Affairs projects as appropriate including presentations to chairs/director, chief administrators and new faculty orientation regarding the LSA Dual Career Program.
• Partner with director of faculty academic affairs to develop strategic direction for faculty leadership development initiatives including faculty workshop planning, new chairs and directors orientation planning, and coordination of the chairs and directors executive coaching program
• Serve in a lead role overseeing recruitment, management, and evaluation of executive coaches within the college; match coaches to LSA department chairs and directors.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience; outstanding communication skills across multiple levels of employees and professions; experience with resume coaching and career guidance; ability to communicate both one-on-one and in a group setting; clear communicator of complex ideas; and able to adapt and respond quickly to critical situations. Must have strong negotiation skills. Conflict management skills and professional diplomacy required. Must have a problem solving mind set and experience at strategic partnership development. Able to forge strong working relationships with diverse stakeholders in a decentralized institution. Experience using Microsoft Office, Google, and customer relationship management tools (such as Salesforce) or similar software with the ability to develop, maintain and generate reports, spreadsheets, and graphic files as needed.

Desired Qualifications*

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and independently. Previous experience working with limited direct supervision. Able to multi-task and set priorities. Strong work ethic and possession of a highly professional demeanor. Able to develop and maintain a career building network outside of the university to support on-campus programs. Desire to create a sense of welcome and inclusion for all partners and their families. Knowledge of the role of department chairs and directors in a higher education setting. Previous experience and understanding of the faculty life cycle.

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

Higher salary possible for exceptionally qualified candidate.

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the College's Guiding Principles, and sustain the excellence of LSA.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

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/AA Statement

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