How to Apply

• A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position.  The cover letter should be included in the same document as your resume and should specifically address your interest in this position and outline particular skills and experience directly related to this position. 
• The Ford School is committed to providing a positive and inclusive work environment. This includes providing employees with flexible work opportunities. You will generally be expected to work in the office 3-4 days per week during the academic year.

Summary

The Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy is looking for a talented professional to serve as the managing director for our Center for Racial Justice (CRJ) and senior strategist for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI).  

The Ford School is one of the nation's foremost policy schools, housed at one of the world's great public universities. We inspire and prepare diverse leaders grounded in service, conduct transformational research, and collaborate on evidence-based policymaking to take on our communities' and our world's most pressing challenges. Our dedication to the public good is grounded in our core values and inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds who will contribute to the diversity of our school. To learn more about the Ford School, read About Us.

Responsibilities*

Under general advisement from the founding director, provide strategic leadership and operational management on all CRJ activities, which will include:

• Manage all CRJ programming, including managing the work of students and staff working on CRJ projects
• Manage CRJ's budget and develop a sustainable funding model that ensures adequate revenues sufficient to maintain high quality programmatic activities and allow for continued growth
• Draft content for grant proposals and reports to sponsors
• Develop and oversee a communication and outreach strategy and marketing efforts aimed at increasing the visibility of the center
• Promote an organizational culture that fosters passion for the mission, cooperation, open and frequent communication, and teamwork

In collaboration with the DEI Director, provide strategic leadership and programmatic management on DEI programming and initiatives, including:

• Co-manage implementation efforts and on-going refinement of the school's Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategic Plan 2.0
• Develop new programs and processes intended to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the school, with an overarching goal of creating an environment where matters of diversity and inclusion are integral to the school's mission and ongoing success  
• Develop strategy for promoting and fostering an integral approach to matters of diversity, equity and inclusion in the areas of teaching/faculty support, student programming and staff programs/administration within the Ford School

Required Qualifications*

• A Master's degree, with studies focused on racial justice, diversity, equity, and inclusion, or similar social advocacy
• Five or more years of leadership experience impacting racial justice, diversity and/or community outreach objectives

Desired Qualifications*

A PhD will be strongly preferred

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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