Michigan Engineering New Faculty Orientation Program Assistant

Job Description

How to apply: Please complete and submit your application using this Google Form. A CV is required for consideration for this position. 

Overview: Michigan Engineering New Faculty Orientation (NFO) Program Assistant will support the launching of the online NFO Canvas Course and delivering the in-person NFO event at the College of Engineering. The Canvas Course will be launched in late July. The in-person orientation day is on Tuesday, August 19, 2025 (8:00-5:00 pm). Specific tasks are shown below.

Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in a graduate program in engineering, engineering education, or STEM-related field

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, Google Apps (e.g. spreadsheets, documents, etc.),

• Experience with learning management systems, especially Canvas, 

• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills,

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner, and to work both independently and as part of a collaborative group,

• Experience with event or program planning is desirable.

Hours: 

• March 1 – May 31= 1-5 hours / week

• June 1 – August 26 = 7-10 hours / week

  • August 12-15, 2025: requires in-person preparation for the event

  • August 19, 2025: 8 am - 6 pm, requires a full-day in-person event support

• August 27 – September 7 = 5-7 / week

• September 8 – September 22 = 1-5 / week

Specific Tasks:

• Assist CRLT-Engin staff with revising materials for NFO Canvas Course updates (specific focus on content related to GenAI and digital accessibility)

• Assist CRLT-Engin staff in reviewing materials for NFO in-person gatherings and offering feedback

• Assist CRLT-Engin staff with administrative tasks related to the New Faculty Orientation

• Support event planning activities for the in-person NFO event

• Coordinate the virtual consultation designed for new faculty at the beginning of the Fall semester

• Conduct literature reviews to support CRLT-Engin programming (GenAI, digital accessibility, etc.)

• Engage in data analysis by summarizing the NFO Canvas Course and In-person event evaluations. 

Compensation:

$28.00/hour, no benefits (e.g., no health insurance, retirement, or tuition waiver)

Qualifications: 

• Enrolled in a graduate program in engineering, engineering education, or STEM-related field

• Experience with Microsoft Office programs, Google Apps (e.g. spreadsheets, documents, etc.),

• Experience with learning management systems, especially Canvas, 

• Excellent communication, writing, and organizational skills,

• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple tasks in a timely manner, and to work both independently and as part of a collaborative group,

• Experience with event or program planning is desirable.