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Job ID 73159
Job Funding Source Non-Work-Study
Employer Center for Academic Innovation
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Finance Fellow

Winter/Summer 2025 Student Fellowship Program

Center for Academic Innovation

Deadline to apply: Ongoing, however, first consideration will be given to those who apply by Wednesday, March 26, 2025

 

Location: 317 Maynard St., Ann, Arbor, MI 48104 (75% in-person fellowship experience)

Pay Rate: Undergraduate $17/hr, Master’s $20/hr

Job Duration:

  • 10 - 15 hours/week for winter term (March - April)

  • 29 - 40 hours/week for the spring/summer term (May - August)

Supervisor: Wanlada Ault (mamault@umich.edu)

 

Who we’re looking for: 

We’re looking for well-rounded, driven, and creative fellows to work closely with the CAI Financial Specialists to complete financial transactional work at CAI. Ideal candidates should demonstrate an ability to work well in a team environment, strong attention to detail and communication skills, and great responsibility.

 

What You’ll Do: 

  • Collect previous years’ financial information related to CAI initiatives, such as faculty stipends, initial development costs, etc.

  • Prepare monthly budget reports for CAI domains/units.

  • Assist with payment request submission to the UM Shared Services Center (SSC), such as honoraria payment, guest/student reimbursement payment, or processing an M-marketsite shopping cart.

  • Assist with quarterly MOOC royalty payment calculation (cost calculation and entering those costs in the tracker).

  • Assist with urgent projects or assignments if needed.

 

 

How to apply:

To apply, please complete the Student Fellowship Application with your resume and responses to the following questions (300 or fewer words for each question):  

  • Why are you interested in the Finance Fellow role? Tell us about any relevant experiences—whether through classes, projects, internships, or other activities—that make you a good fit.

  • When you come across a challenge you’ve never faced before, what steps do you take to understand and solve it?

Educational Value

The Experience And Skills You’ll Gain: 

Gain experience and knowledge of finance and accounting work as well as working within a dynamic, fast-paced team environment.

Job Requirements

Student Qualifications (Required):

  • Experience performing functions in Microsoft Excel

  • Proficiency in Google Suites

  • Excellent attention to details

  • Effective communication, time management, and organization skills

  • Ability to multi-task and balance work on multiple projects

  • Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently in a diverse and collaborative environment

 

Desired Qualification (Not required to apply):

  • Excellent reliability, responsibility, and commitment.

  • Quick learner

Hourly Rate $17.00/hour to $23.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 29.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Monday, April 21, 2025
End Date At the end of the spring/summer term, with possibility of a fellowship extension
Primary Contact Roderick Simmons
Primary Contact's Email cai-student-hiring@umich.edu
Supervisor Wanlada Ault
Work Location Center for Academic Innovation 317 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (75% in-person fellowship experience)
Phone N/A
Fax N/A