Student Leadership Assistant

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, 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.)
  
  
  

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
• Serve as a first point of contact for students looking for referral to campus and community resources
• 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 such as Wolverine Welcome Day, Homecoming, MLK Day of Service, etc.
• 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 W27 semester
• 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.
• 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.
  
  
  

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.