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Office Assistant
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Job ID 73252
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study, Remote
Employer Vice President for Communications, Office of the
Category Office
Job Description

The Office of Public Affairs is looking for a student with a professional and can-do attitude to work part-time. As someone interested in public affairs and current events, you will assist with scanning local, regional, and national news outlets to identify and evaluate news about U-M and higher education. You will be responsible for gathering and preparing daily news clips for 8 a.m. daily distribution. Other responsibilities could include research, filing and tracking of media inquiries and university statements. Hybrid work available.

Appointment length: May 2025 through August 2025.

Educational Value

Progressive responsibilities and writing assignments may provide opportunities for professional growth and portfolio samples. 

Job Requirements
  • Office experience is desired. 
  • Students must be available Monday through Friday, with the possibility of working remotely, to have the news clips ready to send by 8 a.m. each day. 
  • Please send your resume, why you are interested in this position, what skills you possess related to the job, if you are a work-study or a non-work-study student, and possible start date to Kay Jarvis at kdjarvis@umich.ed
Hourly Rate $16.00/hour
Hours 8.0 to 10.0 hours per week
Time Frame Spring/Summer
Start Date TBD
End Date TBD
Primary Contact SSC HR Coordinators SSC HR Coordinators
Primary Contact's Email kdjarvis@umich.edu
Supervisor N/A
Work Location Ruthven Building/Hybrid Optional
Phone 734-936-5190
Fax N/A