Job Summary
The Office of Enrollment Management (OEM) at the University of Michigan is looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to administer special projects and execute strategic initiatives and priorities across enrollment management. Reporting to the Chief of Staff, this position will collaborate with cross-campus colleagues and stakeholders; and will manage an evolving portfolio of signature projects and divisional goals geared at enhancing OEM?s organizational effectiveness and in support of the University's efforts to ensure that the most promising students apply to, enroll in, and thrive in our diverse and transformational learning community.

Who We Are
The University of Michigan is a premier public research university with more than 52,850 students including 34,454 undergraduates, with a strong commitment to academic excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion and affordability. U-M is in high demand with a record 105,142 undergraduate first-year and transfer applicants in fall 2024 and 8,850 incoming undergraduate students enrolling.

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of Enrollment Management (OEM) manages U-M's enrollment function to efficiently optimize students' experiences throughout their engagement, from prospect to alumni. The division collaborates with campus partners, faculty, and staff, in support of the university's mission and commitment to academic quality, accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

OEM comprises a dedicated team of more than 200 full-time staff members, and up to 400 additional student and temporary staff and is structured in five operational units - the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of New Student Programs, the Office of the Registrar, and OEM Administration. OEM strives to provide excellence in access and support to diverse and inspiring learners who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*
Ensure that assigned projects are delivered on-time, within scope, and within budget.
Develop detailed work plans, schedules, status reports and projections.
Effectively coordinate and facilitate planning and deliverables for projects and initiatives.
Ensure adherence to project deliverables and alignment with institutional policies, standards and benchmarks.
Effectively communicate stakeholder requirements to team members and assign tasks; communicate project progress to all stakeholders.
Conduct project meetings and be responsible for project tracking.
Monitor status of projects to ensure completion of milestones from initiation to delivery, and keep leadership informed of any deviations.
Proactively identify and raise issues, risks and interdependencies; and make recommendations, before such information is requested.
Prepare written communications and presentations for a variety of audiences including senior leadership.
Establish and maintain excellent working relationships with project or initiative teams and stakeholders.
Other responsibilities as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor's degree.
Four years of related experience including planning and coordinating projects.
Past experience collaborating to reach consensus on complex goals, strategy and the implementation of initiatives.
Strong interpersonal skills and experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity, and the ability to work in a diverse environment while being sensitive to issues of diversity and inclusion.
Demonstrated ability to succeed in a decentralized, shared-decision making environment.
Desired Qualifications*
Master's degree.
Professional experience in higher education
Familiarity with PeopleSoft or other large-scale information systems.