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. 

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 Member. 

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.
• Consult with leadership to ensure all event/program logistics are meeting program standards and expectations.
• 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.
• Support event/program execution in alignment with intended impact through comprehensive topic research, audience appropriate tailoring, clear objectives, and opportunities to reinforce knowledge and assess its effectiveness.
• Display multiple learning styles to ensure audiences take away valuable content and meaningful impacts.
• Assess the quality of programs and events, document attendance, and feedback.
• Assist with other events.

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.
• Answer, transfer, and provide high-quality services to community stakeholders seeking to contact staff members or clarify details about any event.
• 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.
• Support up-to-date management of student files by effectively and efficiently collecting, filing, and sorting key program documents.
• Provide support to staff to compile or dispose of student files.
• 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

• Collect, analyze, and monitor quantitative and qualitative data to consolidate information and support program-wide data management.
• Identify missing data and follow through with collection and/or clarifications.
• 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 as well as ethnically diverse 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

We are seeking students who are or will be enrolled during the 2024 Summer semester at UM-Flint and who participate in the King-Chavez-Parks (KCP) Summer Bridge program.

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. 

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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