University of Michigan · 1 week ago
Leadership Assistant
Dearborn, MI
Part-time
Hybrid
New GradThe University of Michigan is seeking a Leadership Assistant for UM-Dearborn students. This role involves developing leadership workshops, assisting with event planning, and providing support to the Office of Student Life.
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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, and 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.)
Market Office of Student Life events and initiatives (e.g., print materials, tabling, classroom visits, etc.)
Support Office of Student Life programming initiatives such as Wolverine Welcome Day, Homecoming, MLK Day of Service, etc
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)
Maintain confidentiality and discretion when working with the students, staff, and faculty
Other tasks as assigned
Qualification
Required
Enrolled at least part-time as a UM-Dearborn student
Must be available for OSL student staff training in August 2026
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
Available to work some nights and weekends
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Suite
Preferred
Preference will be given to those candidates who will be enrolled through the WI27 semester
Federal Work Study Eligible
Company
University of Michigan
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.
Founded in 1817
10001+ employees
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