Admin Specialist Assoc Health (TERM-LIMITED)

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

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*

The specialist works closely with the Chief Transformation Officer to develop and deliver projects at the intersection of engineering and healthcare to address institutional challenges. This individual:

• Leads the definition, design, development, documentation, and deployment of several strategic healthcare systems improvement projects, with the guidance of the Chief Transformation Officer
• Conducts communications and observations with Michigan Medicine collaborators and stakeholders to identify needs, inform project, and gather important information and data related to the project needs
• Engages with and mentors student researchers, including serving as a resource when students encounter technical or professional challenges
• Designs and executes technical analysis for projects, including data analysis, data visualization, optimization modeling, and simulation
• Collaborates with lead faculty to conduct internal process improvement for the management and execution of Chief Transformation Officer projects

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Research, or related fields with an interest in healthcare operations or an undergraduate degree in a healthcare field (epidemiology, public health, biomedical engineering, etc.) with interest and experience in data analytics, operations research, and/or lean process improvement, or equivalent.
• Quantitative research skills, including experience processing, analyzing, and visualizing data, and proficiency in Excel
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including technical communication
• Ability to take initiative, work independently, and manage time effectively

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 position will be hybrid with the candidate working on-site four days a week and one day a week remote.

Additional Information

This is a term-limited appointment. At the end of the term, the 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.

One year term with possible renewal for a second year.

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.

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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Admin Specialist Assoc Health (TERM-LIMITED)

Admin Specialist Assoc Health

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Nonexempt

Um Hospital

MM Office of the COIO

11/26/2025 - 12/03/2025

Administration