The English Language Institute (ELI) is an academic department in the College of LSA that provides language courses and other resources that enable international students and scholars at U-M to thrive and excel no matter what language they speak.

The ELI seeks one or more independent, energetic, organized, dependable individuals with strong interpersonal and computer skills to support ELI’s academic programs and administrative team. 

Office Assistants serve as the public face of ELI, providing a friendly and welcoming first point of contact for students and scholars and university partners when they visit our office or contact us by phone or email. In this role, you will  answer and transfer phone calls and provide general office support. 

You will provide key support for ELI’s Conversation Circles program, one of the largest extracurricular programs for international students at U-M.

You will also help and carry out  2-3 fun and engaging social events for international students each semester. 

Office hours are M-F 8:30-5:00, but must also be available for occasional weekend and evening events. 

ELI offers several summer programs, so our Office Assistants have opprtunities for work in every semester!

1. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are required. 

2. Comfort using a variety of computer software and web platforms, including basic knowledge of Google Suite programs and Microsoft Word and Excel, are required. 

3. To be considered, candidates must be able to commit to working a minimum of 6 hours per week. Preference will be given to candidates who are available 8 hours per week. 

4. International/intercultural experience, familiarity with other languages and cultures, and/or speaking a second or third language are a big plus in engaging with ELI’s diverse community.  

Please send your resume and a cover letter briefly explaining your interest and relevant experience to ELI-Hiring@umich.edu along with your availability in future terms.

This job is only available to current University of Michigan students.