Position Overview:
The Department of Physics is seeking a part-time student employee to provide support for a variety of department administrative initiatives. This role is for 10 hours per week, with hours available on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. 

While responsibilities will vary throughout the year to align with department priorities, they’ll include event support (set-up, tear-down and track event success metrics), work with caterers, develop digitized systems for documents and processes, and additional department continuous improvement efforts. This position will directly support the Physics Department’s Executive Assistant, Samantha  Angell Nielsen, and work closely with the department’s Chief Administrator, Chris Gale. 

Responsibilities:

• Support short-term and ongoing projects based on departmental priorities.

• Perform administrative tasks such as digitizing documents, composing professional communications (emails, posters, etc), and supporting continuous improvement efforts.

• Leverage tools such as Trello, Canva, and Google apps to manage and execute tasks effectively.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Submit your resume along with a short cover letter detailing your interest in the position, including what you would like to contribute and what you would like to learn.

• Reliable and detail-focused.  

• Able to work independently to reach the established goals.

Our Values:
This position reflects the University of Michigan’s values of integrity, respect, inclusion, and innovation. Successful candidates will contribute to an environment of accountability, belonging, and creativity.