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 must include examples of how your past experience is applicable to this position.
We are seeking students who are or will be enrolled during the 2025 Winter semester at UM-Flint and who participate in the King-Chavez-Parks (KCP 4S) program.
Job Summary
We are looking for a student employee who is ready to join an exciting initiative that provides educational opportunities to students at the University of Michigan-Flint. If that sounds like you, we welcome your application to join the King-Chavez-Parks community as a Student Team Leader.
Why Work at U-M Flint?
Working for the University as a student employee means you are a student first and an employee second. Supervisors will work with you to create a schedule that works for you and your classes. As a student employee, you will be able to build networking opportunities and establish a greater sense of belonging and community. You will also gain skills and experience that stay with you during your career and life beyond your time at the University of Michigan-Flint.
Responsibilities*
This is a grant-funded position. This position is term limited and will start with a one-semester term with the option for renewal. Student team members may be asked to perform the following tasks.
Event and Program Planning
- Support all logistical aspects of event planning such as effective tracking of attendees, venue confirmation, assist with flyer and brochure creation, key equipment reservation, presenter confirmation, sign in sheet creation, and securing vendors.
- Responsible for set up and close out of events throughout pre-during-post stages.
- Assist in creating first year experience curriculum, practices, and experiences to deliver high quality programming for both group session and individualized communications.
- Assess the quality of programs and events, document attendance, and feedback.
Welcome Desk Coverage (as necessary)
- Remain up-to-date with all communications across the office ranging from front desk coverage, program calendars (e-version and physical boards), and daily front desk procedures.
- Ensure equipment and resources are stocked daily and relay key updates to the administrative assistants and/or staff throughout their shift.
- Occupy internal partner (e.g. Student Success Center, Intercultural Center, etc.) desk coverage as needed.
File Management
- Ensure all proper documentation is accounted for during all events such as presentation handouts, assessment forms, etc. and process all documents as part of office records.
- Work with the database management staff to ensure that all files are properly maintained and stored.
Communications/Marketing
- Capture programming history (pictures, documents, presentation outlines) to help market key program events online and in print form.
- Assist with the development of an overarching marketing and communications strategy for event promotion and closeouts.
- Create and establish communications, for events in compliance with University Communications and Marketing guidelines.
- Maintain and update all bulletin boards monthly in collaboration with other program staff.
Outreach
- Represent the program at internal and external community spaces to provide awareness of the mission, programs, and goals of the program(s).
- Serve as a liaison with community partners/campus departments.
- Support all program recruitment efforts, community service, and university events.
Data and Assessment
- Assist with developing and implementing meaningful, manageable, and sustainable assessment plans for delivered workshops and assignments.
- Routinely collect data to provide to the database management staff member.
- Communicate with database management staff member for tasks involving data collection, entry, and assessment.
Peer Mentoring
- Engage program participants though an individualized, holistic, peer mentoring model as needed.
- Compile campus and community resources to effectively respond to student needs.
- Work and communicate with designated staff member to update and provide information regarding peer interactions.
Required Qualifications*
- Currently enrolled at UM-Flint during the semester(s) employed
- Adequate computer and writing skills
- Must exercise a strengths-based approach in being sensitive, respectful, and understanding of the needs of economically and academically disadvantaged students
- Ability to think critically and problem solve swiftly and responsibly
- Maintain a professional appearance and character
Desired Qualifications*
- Prior experience working with students linked to college motivation, confidence building, and postsecondary success
- Eligible for Work-study
Modes of Work
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan
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
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
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 three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.