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Job ID 73864
Job Funding Source Non-Work-Study
Employer Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, Office of the
Category Office
Job Description

Title: Student Success Intern

Department:  Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (520000)

Location: University of Michigan, Office of the Provost

Unit Contact: Kaylee Weiland, kshelto@umich.edu

Funding Type: Hourly

Estimated FTE: 5-8 hours per week at $16.00/hour

Supervisor: Kaylee Weiland, Administrative Partner

Mission and Vision Statement - Office of the Provost

The Provost’s Office mission statement focuses on today and what the organization continually does. Its vision statement focuses on tomorrow and what the organization wants to become. Mission: Advance and celebrate academic excellence, integrity, interdisciplinarity, and diversity through alignment of partnerships, policies and resources.Vision: To be the epicenter of support for our academic enterprise and an equitable, inclusive culture at the University of Michigan.

Summary:

The Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (OVPUE) at the University of Michigan partners with units across campus to promote student success and well-being, both inside and outside the classroom, by fostering a supportive and nurturing learning environment. OVPUE is looking to hire two (2) Student Success Interns to collaborate on a range of projects related to the campus-wide Student Success Initiative. 

Sample projects include student engagement planning, web development and maintenance, multimedia design, and event planning. Interns will have the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and skills while working on projects to transform the U-M student experience. Students are at the center of nearly everything we do, so let’s work together to achieve the greatest impact possible. If that sounds fun to you, we hope you will apply!

Student Success Interns will report to the Assistant Vice Provost for Advising Strategy and Student Success and OVPUE’s Administrative Partner. Interns will regularly meet with the OVPUE team.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Complete between 5 and 8 hours of work each week with a hybrid work schedule. Tuesdays and/or Wednesdays are encouraged in-person days
  • Develop a student engagement plan that incorporates existing campus-wide and school/college-specific student government leaders
  • Assist with web development and ongoing maintenance of two websites [WordPress]
  • Create multimedia design graphics and assist with the production of Student Success Network's monthly newsletters
  • Assist with event coordination and on-site assistance as schedules allow. 
  • Assist Advising Fellows with projects focused on advising communications, evaluation of advising services, and advisor training & development 
  • Participate in professional development opportunities to build your time management, communication, critical thinking, project management, and professional skills

Application:

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume as a single PDF. Cover letters should specifically address interest in the position and experiences that will help you succeed in the position.

 

 

Educational Value
  • Project management skills
  • Professional communication
  • Design and marketing
  • Web development and Wordpress experience
  • Event planning
  • Innovative thinking
  • Critical problem solving
Job Requirements
  • Current enrollment in an undergraduate program at the University of Michigan, maintaining good academic standing
  • Demonstrated understanding and commitment to student success
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
  • Strong organizational skills, coupled with oral and written communication skills
  • Familiarity with Google Suite (Google Sheets, Docs, Slides, Shared Drives) and a willingness to learn project management features 
  • Interest in work across a large, decentralized organization with diverse groups
  • Demonstrated attention to detail, with the ability to accurately complete tasks, identify errors or inconsistencies, and accept/implement feedback
  • Eagerness to learn and take initiative in a professional setting
Desired Qualifications:
  • A 1-year commitment to be a Student Success Intern, with the possibility to extend
  • Understanding of University resources and how to connect with student leaders
  • Willingness to collaborate with the OVPUE team and the inaugural cohort of Advising Fellows on a wide range of projects
  • Experience with one or more communication and multimedia design platforms such as Adobe Express (similar to Canva), Adobe Shock, Adobe Illustrator, MailChimp, and BeePro
  • Experience editing websites through WordPress or similar platforms
Hourly Rate $16.00/hour
Hours 5.0 to 8.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date Thursday, September 4, 2025
End Date Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Primary Contact SSC HR Coordinators SSC HR Coordinators
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor Kaylee Weiland
Work Location 4300 Ruthven Administration Building, 1109 Geddes Ave, Ann Arbor, MI
Phone N/A
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