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*
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Hold consultation meetings with students, staff, and faculty, looking to learn more about campus involvement opportunities and Office of Student Life offerings
- Assist with student organization registration and re-registration processes
- Maintain student organization records (e.g., budgets, policies, registration, rosters, etc.)
- Manage UM-Dearborn's student organization and campus engagement platform.
- Assist with the development and facilitation of workshops focused on student organization management, growth, and leadership
- Support the implementation of signature events, such as but not limited to the Go Blue Bash and Winter Involvement Fair.
- Participate in staff meetings, department meetings, and supervisor one-on-one meetings
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide support to students, staff, and faculty utilizing the Office of Student Life services and resources, and maintain a high level of customer service and professionalism
- Maintain administrative processes and tools (e.g., VictorsLink, student organization mail distribution, answering departmental emails)
- Market Office of Student Life events and initiatives (e.g., print materials, tabling, classroom visits, etc.)
- Maintain confidentiality and discretion when working with the students, staff, and faculty
- 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
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Available to work some nights and weekends
- Must be able to attend August staff training (dates and times to be announced)
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Desired Qualifications*
- Preference will be given to those candidates who will be enrolled through the WI27 semester
- Preference will be given to those who have demonstrated leadership in student organizations
- Federal Work Study Eligible
How You'll Grow
- 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.
- Professionalism: Students will be able to understand effective and healthy work habits, including the importance of adding value to a larger community or workplace and accomplishing shared goals.
- Teamwork: Build and maintain collaborative relationships to work effectively toward common goals, while appreciating diverse viewpoints and shared responsibilities.
- Technology: Understand and leverage technologies ethically to enhance efficiencies, complete tasks, and accomplish goals.
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.
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.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.