Admin Specialist Associate- Program Director, Program Human Centered Leadership in Medicine; Term Limited

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.

The University of Michigan Department of Radiology seeks a thoughtful, highly organized, and mission-driven Program Director to advance the Program for Positive Leadership in Radiology. Founded on the principles of Positive Organizational Scholarship, the program is dedicated to helping all employees flourish in both their work and personal lives by cultivating shared meaning, connection, resilience, psychological safety, excellence, and positive leadership practices across the department.

The Program Director will serve as the primary operational lead for the program, responsible for day-to-day implementation of the program initiatives. This full-time, 12-month term-limited role will work closely with faculty, staff, trainees, administrative leaders, and institutional partners to design and deliver programming that supports a thriving workplace culture within Radiology. The director will be expected to participate fully in the strategic coordination, implementation, and evaluation of the program.

The ideal candidate will bring strong program leadership experience, exceptional interpersonal skills, a deep interest in organizational culture and employee well-being, and the ability to translate positive leadership principles into practical initiatives that improve the lived experience of employees.

Program Mission
The Program for Human Centered Leadership in Medicine is grounded in the belief that excellent patient care, education, research, and innovation are made possible by people who feel connected, valued, purposeful, and supported. Drawing from the principles of Positive Organizational Scholarship and Positive Psychology, the program seeks to create conditions in which all employees can flourish - professionally and personally.
The Program Director will play a central role in making this mission visible, practical, and sustainable across the Department of Radiology.

Work Environment
This position will operate within the University of Michigan Department of Radiology, a dynamic academic medical environment that includes clinical, research, educational, administrative, and operational teams. The role will require regular collaboration with individuals across multiple roles, locations, and schedules. Some early morning, evening, or occasional event-based hours may be required depending on program needs.

Program Leadership and Strategy

• Under the direction of the program director, lead the daily operations and long-term development of the Program for Positive Leadership in Radiology.
• Translate the program's mission and principles into actionable strategies, initiatives, events, and resources.
• Partner with Department of Radiology leadership to align program goals with departmental priorities, institutional values, and employee needs.
• Develop annual goals, timelines, work plans, and measurable outcomes for the program.
• Identify opportunities to expand the program's reach, relevance, and impact across all employee groups within Radiology.
• Identify future funding opportunities for continued growth of the program.

Culture, Engagement, and Flourishing Initiatives

• At the direction of the faculty director, coordinate, implement, and sustain initiatives that promote employee flourishing, positive leadership, psychological safety, connection, belonging, resilience, and professional fulfillment.
• Coordinate and assist in facilitating workshops, retreats, discussion groups, recognition programs, leadership development opportunities, and other activities grounded in positive organizational scholarship.
• Support managers and leaders in adopting practices that foster trust, engagement, collaboration, and meaningful work.
• Serve as a visible champion for positive culture and employee well-being within the department.

Stakeholder Engagement and Collaboration

• Build strong relationships across the Department of Radiology and with relevant U-M partners.
• Engage employees at all levels to understand needs, gather input, and co-create meaningful programming.
• Partner with the office of well-being, departmental leadership, human resources, faculty affairs,…