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Communications Assistant
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Job ID 73734
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The Marketing and Communications office is seeking a part-time work-study assistant to work on a variety of projects through the semester, in support of Ford School events and media management. 

The public affairs assistant will provide administrative support for events, across a variety of tasks: drafting emails and recipient lists, distribution of electronic marketing materials, proofreading, posting posters around campus, attending high-caliber events, and writing summaries for web and social posting. Some video editing may be required as well.

For media management, assist with summarizing and publishing faculty media mentions, and finding other ways to promote faculty, research center, and staff accomplishments.  

This position is for 6 to 12 hours per week during regular business hours; work-study financial aid required. 

Position begins as soon as available and continues through the end of Winter semester, with potential for renewal. 

Work location is Weill Hall at 735 S. State Street, a partially-remote schedule is negotiable. 

Please include information about your availability (class schedule or hours you are available) in your letter of interest. 

 

Please send an email to rivkind@umich.edu describing your policy interests and writing experience. Please attach two short writing samples. Please direct questions to Daniel Rivkin, senior public affairs manager, rivkind@umich.edu

 
Educational Value

In this role students will learn/improve upon a variety of professional skills such as: supporting high-level administrative responsibilities; project management; professional communications and public relations; and helping to manage outreach projects that help to further the mission of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. Job Requirements Required qualifications Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Ability to be flexible while meeting deadlines in an environment with shifting priorities. Demonstrated ability to work within a team environment. 

 
Job Requirements

The public affairs assistant will provide administrative support for events, across a variety of tasks: drafting emails and recipient lists, distribution of electronic marketing materials, proofreading, posting posters around campus, attending high-caliber events, and writing summaries for web and social posting. Some video editing may be required as well.

For media management, assist with summarizing and publishing faculty media mentions, and finding other ways to promote faculty, research center, and staff accomplishments.  

This position is for 6 to 12 hours per week during regular business hours; work-study financial aid required. 
Hourly Rate $15.00/hour to $18.00/hour
Hours 6.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date ASAP
End Date At completion of project
Primary Contact Eric VanDeventer
Primary Contact's Email rivkind@umich.edu
Supervisor N/A
Work Location Work location is Weill Hall at 735 S. State Street, a partially-remote schedule is negotiable.
Phone N/A
Fax N/A