Job Description

How to Apply

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Job Summary

The Human Performance & Sport Science Center (HPSSC) serves the University of Michigan through the promotion and amplification of sport science research and education to generate new knowledge to inform human health and performance. We are looking for someone with sport science experience who is motivated to educate the next generation of sport scientists.  You will join our team and promote an inaugural collaborative initiative within the University of Michigan Athletics Department to support a new, student-facing experiential learning programming that integrates sport and performance education, research, and applied activities within the Athletics Department.

The Athlete Innovation Program Coordinator will be responsible for oversight of student engagement, delivery of educational material surrounding student technology and assessment roles, and oversight of on-site performance assessments of U-M student athletes in a newly developed HPSSC Athlete Innovation Lab (HAIL). 

Additionally, this role will be responsible for integrating ongoing student collaborations with U-M Athletics (e.g. School of Information Data Analytics programs) with the newly created Athlete Innovation Initiative, an experiential learning program. This newly created position will report to a HPSSC Co-Director, with collaborative guidance and oversight from the HPSSC Program Officer and Athletic Department leadership. 
 

The Athlete Innovation Program Coordinator role is full-time and onsite at the Ann Arbor, MI Campus. This four year term-limited position has the potential for extension depending on the availability of funding and successful performance. For a full job description, see link here. For questions about this role, email [email protected].
 

Who We Are

The School of Kinesiology is one of the fastest-growing schools at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor. Currently, we have three undergraduate majors, five graduate degree programs, two doctoral programs, and 28 research labs and centers. We are proud to occupy the fully renovated Kraus Building, a 221,600 gross square foot space adjacent to the Diag. It is an exciting time to be in the School of Kinesiology; read more about us here.   

Responsibilities*

Initiate Infrastructure:

Oversight of Thematic Areas:

On-Field Data Analytics:

In-Lab Performance Assessments:

 Community:

 Strategy Building and Programmatic Assessment:

Required Qualifications*

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

Benefits at the University of Michigan:

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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