Graduate program assistants must be currently enrolled in a U-M graduate program. A program in communications, marketing, higher education, or business and a demonstrated interest in a career in new student programs, student engagement, or student development is preferred but not required. The assistant must also demonstrate flexibility, creativity, strong communication skills, attention to detail, and a willingness to learn. They must also show a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion and demonstrate the ability to work with diverse populations. Familiarity with U-M, campus, customer service skills, and knowledge of software programs. Must be capable of working independently and collaboratively and bring a sense of humor to work each day. This position requires strong organizational/planning skills, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, strong communication skills, and effective time management. Physical requirements: ability to move and lift boxes and supplies weighing up to 20 pounds and to make frequent trips on-campus. During the same period, graduate program assistants cannot hold any other graduate assistantships or be full-time employees on campus. MFamily will hire up to two graduate program assistants for the year. |