Job Details  

Communications Assistant
Students cannot apply for this job online.
Job ID 73786
Job Funding Source Non-Work-Study
Employer Center for Academic Innovation
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Communications Fellow  
Fall 2025 Student Fellowship Program

Center for Academic Innovation

Deadline to apply: Ongoing, however, first consideration will be given to those who apply by August 8th

Application Link: https://forms.gle/qXVHtQbYtPt4jSps5

 

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

Pay Rate: Undergraduate $17/hr, Master’s $20/hr, Doctoral $23/hr

Job Duration: 10-12 hours/week for Fall 2025 semester, with the possibility of extending the fellowship

Supervisor: Chelsea Williams (cai-student-hiring@umich.edu)

 

Who we’re looking for: The Marketing and Market Strategy team is looking for a student fellow who can identify and create high-quality, relevant, and engaging content for the Center for Academic Innovation’s internal and external communities across brands, including the center, Michigan Online, and Online Teaching.

 

What You’ll Do: 

  • Writing news stories 

  • Write learner stories

  • Write emails to targeted learners 

  • Write landing pages for Michigan Online 

 

 

How to apply:

To apply, please complete the Student Fellowship Application and upload the following supplemental documents:

  • Resume

  • Cover letter

  • Two writing samples
Educational Value

The Experience and Skills You’ll Gain: 

  • Project management and social media management platforms

  • Web and social strategy

  • Copywriting and story writing skills

  • Interviewing skills

  • Writing for voice and tone across brands
Job Requirements

Student Qualifications:

  • Current U-M Student

  • Understanding of marketing fundamentals

  • Familiarity with AP Style

  • Familiarity with marketing writing, e.g., for web, social media, or other channels 

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment
Hourly Rate $17.00/hour to $23.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Monday, September 8, 2025
End Date At the end of the fall term, with possibility of a fellowship extension
Primary Contact Roderick Simmons
Primary Contact's Email cai-student-hiring@umich.edu
Supervisor Chelsea Williams
Work Location Center for Academic Innovation 317 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 75% in-person expectation
Phone N/A
Fax N/A