Job Description

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.

Please Note: This is a term-limited position with an anticipated end date of 04/11/2026. 

Job Summary

Merit Network, Inc., a non-profit organization governed by Michigan's public universities, operates America's longest-running regional research and education network. Since 1966, Merit has been providing performance-driven networking solutions to Michigan's educational communities, including universities, colleges, K-12 schools, libraries, the state government, healthcare, and other nonprofit organizations. Merit advances member success, research, economic development, collaboration, and professional development by leveraging its network infrastructure, expertise, and the value of its member communities. 

As the Digital Equity Project Manager, you will oversee a $1 million project serving 8 communities across the state of Michigan, ensuring milestones are completed on time, within scope, and within budget. Use existing frameworks, such as the Digital Opportunities Compass, to develop digital equity strategies, create community education plans, and facilitate community engagement and organizational structures that holistically address digital equity challenges in Michigan communities. 

An understanding of systemic equity and inclusion issues and knowledge of their relationship to digital equity barriers is preferred. 

Read the Digital Opportunities Compass working paper here: https://quello.msu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Digital-Opportunites-Compass-Paper-20220223.pdf 

Responsibilities*

Essential Functions for this position are followed by an (E).

As the Project Compass Digital Equity Manager, your main responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
 

Project Management (60%):

Community Engagement and Outreach (30%):

 

Reporting, Writing, Grant Compliance (10%)

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not intended to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of you for this job.  Responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Supervisory Responsibility

You have no supervisory responsibilities, however at times will direct the work of others within the scope of project management activities. 

Work Environment

This job operates in a professional office environment. You will routinely use standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, cloud-based systems, and AV/teleconferencing software & equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee (with or without accommodations) to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Employees must frequently work at computer stations, answer telephone calls, emails, and/or other forms of customer/client communication. Employees may on occasion be required to move items of various sizes and weights throughout the office or building.

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

This is a full-time, hybrid position. Though the typical work schedule is 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday for most staff, your work schedule will be determined with your supervisor and may change if necessary.

During your 6-month probationary period, you will be required to work on-site for at least 3 days per week at Merit's office location:

880 Technology Dr., Suite  

Ann Arbor, MI 48108

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or 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.

There may be some occasional work required outside of the established schedule, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays.  

Travel

Some travel within and outside of Michigan will be required.

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.

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.

Contact Information

If you have any questions regarding this job, please contact us at [email protected]. 

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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