How to Apply

A cover letter (one page) is required for consideration for this position and must be attached as the first page of your resume.  The letter should specifically outline the reasons for your interest in this position and describe your particular skills and experience that directly relate to this position.  Please submit contact information (phone and email) for 3-5 professional references along with your resume.  Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be considered.

NOTE: Applicants who do not apply for both this position and the Resident Advisor position ( posting # 170165) will not be considered.

Job Summary

The Summer Research and Opportunity Program (SROP) and the Michigan Humanities Emerging Scholars (MICHHERS) programs are signature programs coordinated by Rackham Graduate School. The goals of these programs are to broaden participation in graduate education by providing students with the opportunity to engage in research with faculty at the University of Michigan. SROP is an 8-week (May 28-July 24) research based experience and MICHHERS is a 2-week (June 10-22) exploration of graduate studies. The combined number of participants from both programs will be approximately 70-80 students. 

We are seeking two temporary program assistants/residential life leaders to serve as active and visible staff members responsible for supporting the residential life component of both programs. This includes pre-arrival administration, supporting students’ safety and well-being, facilitating community-building, documentation of best practices, and program evaluation. These positions will be supervised by the Rackham Director of Recruitment, Engagement and Partnerships.

These temporary program assistant positions will be performing pre- and post-program work.  Dates of employment are May 1-27, 2019 (20 hours a week) and July 26-August 30, 2019 (20 hours a week).  See note below regarding employment during program dates.

Hourly rate: $ 22/hour

PLEASE NOTE:  There are two Resident Advisor positions associated with this posting which will include living in the residence hall with program participants from May 28-July 25, 2019.  The Resident Advisor position includes a stipend, room & board, and parking.  Applicants should be available for both this temporary Program Assistant position and the Resident Advisor position in order to be considered.  To review responsibilities associated with the Resident Advisor position, please see posting # 170165 at  on the UM jobs site.  Interested applicants should apply for both positions.

Responsibilities*

Ongoing

• Meet weekly with supervisor, with the expectation that there will be more frequent contact as needed
• Meet weekly with SROP and MICHHERS teams to discuss issues of concern and work together to develop solutions

Pre-Program

• Participate in mandatory orientation/training
• Assist with the development of SROP, MICHHERS, housing and administrative policies
• Assign students to residence hall rooms
• Assist with developing residential life goals and methods for evaluation
• Develop a crisis management plan, including emergency procedures
• Develop a housing and residential orientation for SROP/MICHHERS students
• Prepare residence hall with appropriate signage
• Prepare student arrival materials

Post Program

• Develop evaluation questions related to residential experience to be integrated into broader SROP post-survey
• Summarize all programmatic activities
• Assist with summarizing residential life activities and practices for inclusion in the SROP and MICHHERS process manuals
• Prepare a list of recommendations for next year

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree
• Two years’ experience in student services/affairs program, residence education or related field
• Strong leadership skills
• Experience with conflict resolution and negotiation
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to read, analyze and interpret documents
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Be able to effectively speak with diplomacy when interacting with diverse populations (ie., students, faculty, staff and students)
• Experience working and interacting with college students

Desired Qualifications*

Graduate student preferred

M EEO/AA Statement

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