How to Apply
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 highlight your experiences that directly relate to this position.
With questions about the position or office, or for requests for accommodations or support with the application process, please email UMSI Human Resources at [email protected].
Job Summary
Reporting to the Associate Director of Career Development, the Assistant Director will coordinate activities that are a critical function to forward the School's goals for continued prominence in the information educational field.
You will contribute to our positive and open work community by building trusting partnerships across the school, learning, creating impactful experiences and outcomes. You will approach this work with a commitment to ensure all members of our community can grow; treat others with respect, and in a manner where individuals feel they belong; listen, value feedback, and learn from the perspectives of others.
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Who We Are
The School of Information is a progressive, interdisciplinary professional school that offers five academic programs. UMSI delivers innovative, elegant and ethical solutions connecting people, information and technology. The school was one of the first iSchools in the nation and is the premier institution studying and using technology to improve human computer interactions. Our school mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information - with technology - to build a better world.
The UMSI Career Development Office (CDO) is a progressive, dynamic career development office managing career development education, services, resources and programs that are both curricular and co-curricular in nature. We accomplish our goals of helping students achieve career success and satisfaction by aligning our work to support the School's mission and the mission of the University.
Why Work at 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:
- Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Family Leave)
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Dental and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
- Tuition support program
Responsibilities*
- Manage policies, procedures and programs related to curricular or academic-based internships across the MSI and MHI degree programs.
- Provide leadership and mentorship for the Career Development Coordinator, graduate peer coaches and instructional aides.
- Provide individualized career coaching to UMSI students.
- Develop, and facilitate engaging career education events and programs for UMSI students.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience in a related field.
- Minimum 2 years experience in a related role advising, coaching, counseling or coordinating programs for students.
- Demonstrated experience with project management or planning of projects, or priorities.
- Demonstrated proficiency with word document, spreadsheet, and presentation applications.
- Demonstrated experience and ability to work in a collaborative and open workspace.
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.
This is a hybrid position. You may travel to multiple locations on and off campus. The main office workspace for this position is located in the Leinweber Computer Science and Information building on North Campus and will include occasional visits to Central Campus. Punctual and regular attendance is required. You may work during non-business hours and on weekends based on the requirements for your position.
Additional Information
If selected for an interview, you will be asked to conduct a sample 10 minute presentation on a career topic, and a resume review providing feedback in the form of a coaching email.
The salary range for this position is $69,000 to $73,000. Salary is determined by direct relevant experience and demonstrated past performance results while ensuring equity on our team. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor agreement and transparency throughout the recruiting process.
Responsibilities include a 5% overload LEO Lecturer appointment. As a Lecturer at UMSI, you will provide instructional support for curricular-based internship courses, and co-instruct curricular-based career education courses. This lecturer position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.