How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience and skill set. In your cover letter, please include a brief summary (with links, if possible, to information/images) of two recent events you produced that are similar to the types of events described below. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.
The review of resumes will begin when the posting closes. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email. The interview process will consist of an initial 30-45 minute screening interview and one or two additional interviews for select candidates. Additionally, samples of relevant work may be requested.
Job Summary
The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning seeks an intellectually-minded, creative individual with an interest in design, architecture, and urbanism to plan and manage our academic lectures, symposiums, and related programming. Reporting to the associate dean for academic initiatives with supervision provided by the managing director (our organizational chart), you will work with program chairs, academic leaders, and the dean to plan and implement programming such as the distinguished lecturer series, faculty-conceived multi-day symposiums, book talks, program lecture series, film screenings, exhibition openings, and meeting coordination of external academic groups that are periodically hosted at Taubman College.
This hybrid job is situated in Ann Arbor and on-campus work is expected at least three days a week (may occasionally be more depending on program needs), with a few offsite weeks throughout the academic year and an offsite period from mid-May to mid-August.
Responsibilities*
- Work closely with the dean, associate dean for academic initiatives, faculty leaders, program chairs, staff, and others to conceive and execute high-level academic programming.
- Manage the scheduling, logistics and budget of programs, including date, location and venue selection, travel arrangements for invited speakers, invitations, menu planning, audio-visual accommodations, live streaming and virtual platforms when required.
- Manage submission of all required materials to allow alumni to receive continuing education credits when attending lectures and symposiums produced by the college.
- Responsible for marketing, documentation, and public relations surrounding academic programming to drive attendance.
- Build and administer the overall academic programming budget, comprising both general and endowed funds, execute reports and present data for informed planning.
- Develop and use feedback mechanisms, analyze data, and make recommendations for future programming.
- Stay current on university policies and procedures for events.
- Maintain detailed records and reconcile expenses.
- Share information and provide back-up support to the event planner as needed.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree with a minimum of three years of professional experience supporting academic programs.
- An interest in design, architecture, and urbanism to ensure alignment with the college's mission while fostering meaningful engagement with contemporary issues in these fields and to effectively collaborate with faculty and external partners in integrating pressing and emerging themes into academic programming.
- Proven ability to build and manage budgets.
- Ability to work early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required.
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
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $65,000. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor transparency throughout the recruiting process.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits.
Please note:
- Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Applicants will not be sponsored for work visas.
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Taubman College values a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and administrators that includes people of different race and ethnicity, national origin, gender and gender expression, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religious commitment, age, and disability status. We aim to create a community of mutual respect and trust where everyone's backgrounds, identities, and views are represented without any threat of bias, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. Learn more about our DEI efforts and the shared values we have for our community.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.