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Exciting opportunity for undergraduate students to build research and teaching skills!

MYHealth is an NIH-funded research study and research training program for high school students that takes place 100% online. MYHealth students learn about research through lectures and interactive activities that are developed and led by program facilitators ? primarily undergraduate students. Facilitators receive ongoing training and mentorship from the MYHealth faculty and staff in research methods, facilitation, lesson planning, and more. For more information about the MYHealth facilitator training and opportunities, please visit

The MYHealth team is seeking up to 10 motivated undergraduate students interested in working with high school students to join our team for a compensated position as a MYHealth facilitator. Facilitators will assist with data collection and analysis, dissemination of findings, and develop and delivering program instructional materials in online meetings. Multiple ~10 hour per-week positions are available for a 12-month commitment.

Responsibilities*

• June through July 2025: Complete paid training with the MYHealth team from May 27th through July 28th including self-guided online materials, collaboration with peer facilitators, and active participation in training meetings 2x per week (Monday and Thursday afternoons)
• July 28 through August 8, 2025: Lead the 10-day virtual MYHealth Summer Launch program (weekdays from 11:45am ? 5:15pm) and attend the program in its entirety
• September 2025 through May 2026: Attend weekly team meetings (~1 hour per week) and lead sessions with high school students in developing and completing their own research project (Tuesday evenings, time TBD ~2 hours per week)
• Complete and/or maintain required institutional and team trainings (i.e., PEERRS, Children on Campus, etc.)

Required Qualifications*

• Ability to attend online training meetings 2-3x per week in June and July and to attend Summer Launch (July 28-August 8, 2025, from 11:45am ? 5:15pm daily) in its entirety
• Demonstrated time management skills, ability to work well under time constraints, and meet deadlines
• Experience and/or interest in serving diverse populations, including high school aged youth
• Excellent attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and organization skills
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and work independently with minimal supervision with diverse teams of people in a diplomatic, collaborative and effective manner
• Ability to follow institutional and study protocols

Desired Qualifications*

• Previous experience and/or interest in working with high school students
• Previous experience with teaching, tutoring, or other types of formal or informal instruction
• An understanding of basic research terminology

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 .

Additional Information

MYHealth Program Facilitators will have the opportunity to:

• Work in an interdisciplinary research team and master the foundations of research methods and ethics
• Build confidence leading engaging and interactive online activities including oral presentations, small group facilitation, discussions, and peer and near-peer mentoring
• Practice developing activities using online tools such as Google Suite, Canva, Padlet, Kahoot, and more
• Assist with data collection, analysis, dissemination of findings for an NIH-funded study (can include conference abstract and journal article writing, contributions to data analysis, conference presentations, and more!)
• For more information about what to expect as a MYHealth facilitator, please visit the program website at

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

Temporary job openings may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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