Leadership Assistant

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Job Summary

This position is for a UM-Dearborn student who is enrolled at least part-time and who is available to work 15 hours per week for the duration of the employment period.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Develop and facilitate monthly leadership drop-in workshops for UM-Dearborn students
  • Develop and lead workshops for student groups around various requested leadership topics
  • Assist with planning Civic Action Week, Alternative Breaks, and MLK Day of Service, and monthly Day of Service events
  • Maintain administrative processes and tools (e.g., community service site list, service hour tracking, etc.)
  • Market Office of Student Life events and initiatives (e.g., print materials, tabling, classroom visits, etc.)
  • Support Office of Student Life programming initiatives
  • Other tasks as assigned

Required Qualifications*

  • Enrolled at least part-time as a UM-Dearborn student
  • Ability to speak publicly and represent the Office of Student Life in a positive light
  • High level of interpersonal skills: can listen effectively and interact with people appropriately and professionally
  • Available to work some nights and weekends
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite

Desired Qualifications*

  • Federal Work Study Eligible

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

  • Communication: Students will be able to effectively share information, ideas, and perspectives with different audiences. 
  • Critical Thinking: Students will be able to approach problems by understanding context, anticipating needs and actions, and analyzing relevant information.   
  • Equity and Inclusion:  Students will gain work with other students, staff, faculty, and community partners of varying backgrounds and identities, while learning about the issues that these communities/constituents face.
  • Leadership: Students will research and use leadership theories, practices, and skills in order to educate their peers and will hear varying perspectives on such topics.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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