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 outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Please note that finalists for this fellowship will be asked to provide a writing sample and 2 letters of recommendation. Instructions for submitting a writing sample will be provided to finalists later in the process.
Mission Statement
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
Job Summary
The LSA Dean's Office is looking to hire a recent graduate (Class of 2025 or Class of 2026) who embraces the mission, vision, and values of LSA to join our team for this one-year fellowship. The Dean's Fellowship is awarded to a recent U-M bachelor's degree graduate with career aspirations in higher education. The fellowship offers in-depth experience across a range of areas of the college and provides an excellent opportunity to develop professional skills while working closely with faculty and staff leaders in the college.
The Fellow will have projects that will be coordinated out of the central Dean's Office. The fellow may also work on special projects with the Division of Undergraduate Education, Events, Communications, Faculty Academic Affairs, Student Recruitment, Human Resources, and other areas of the college. The Dean's Fellow will work closely with members of the Dean's Office team while also gaining a range of experience across the college's administrative functions. The fellowship provides experience that can help the Fellow pursue future opportunities in higher education or higher education graduate programs.
In-person meetings and events are expected for this role, and the Dean's Fellow should plan to work on campus at least four days per week, with one remote day each week.
This is a term-limited temporary position beginning approximately September 2026 and ending August 2027.
Responsibilities*
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Working as part of a team to support the day-to-day operations, initiatives, events, and programming efforts of the Dean's Office.
- Assisting with student outreach and engagement activities, programming, assessment, event planning, and related projects.
- Drafting briefing materials and other summaries; conducting benchmarking and other forms of research.
- Supporting the efforts of various project teams, working groups, task forces, or committees by scheduling and scribing meetings, preparing agendas, and generally supporting the efforts of the teams.
- Assisting with event and workshop logistics such as planning, set-up/take-down, and distribution and evaluation of surveys.
- Helping support other special projects within the college as assigned.
Required Qualifications*
Applicants must:
- Be a bachelor's graduate of the College of LSA at the University of Michigan from the class of 2025 or 2026.
- Have the ability to learn quickly with a willingness to approach projects with initiative and curiosity.
- Possess excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team while fostering a culture of respect and cooperation.
- Possess strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
- Have the ability to balance multiple projects at the same time and to meet established deadlines.
- Possess strong communication skills, including excellence in writing and editing.
- Have demonstrated savvy skills in digital environments (Google Docs, Zoom, etc.).
- Demonstrate strong work ethic and desire to learn.
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
This position is eligible for a wide range of University benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, group life insurance, and the basic retirement plan. This position is eligible for vacation time, sick time, and holiday time, including our University season days.
As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.
To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.