Events and Partnerships Graduate Student Coordinator

University of Michigan Spectrum Center, Student Life

About the Spectrum Center: With sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression as our framework, the Spectrum Center is committed to enriching the campus experience and developing students as individuals and as members of communities. Our work is accomplished through a student-centered, intersectional lens.

About the Position: The Events and Partnerships Graduate Student Coordinator will assist the Program Manager for Events & Partnerships in leading and supporting the design, implementation, and evaluation of Spectrum Center’s core programming including (but not limited to) LGBT History Month, Trans Awareness Month, Lavender Graduation, and Pride Month. 

Job Responsibilities

Programs and Events (50%)

• Assist the Program Manager for Events and Partnerships (E&P) in planning and publicizing programs and events, including Spectrum Center Programming Board (SCPB), Support Services and Wellness and overall Spectrum Center initiatives.

• Assist in coordinating campus-wide LGBTQIA2S+ events in collaboration with student organizations and other campus and community constituents, including Multi-Ethnic Student Association (MESA) and Trotter Multicultural Center.

• Serve as a co-chair alongside the Program Manager for E&P on the LGBT History Month, Trans Awareness Month, Pride Month Committee.

Outreach (35%)

• Coordinate and manage tabling engagements and outreach for the Center in collaboration with campus partners and local organizations. 

• Maintain record of current and active LGBTQIA2S+ specific clubs and organizations on Maize Pages.

• Work with the Program Manager to develop & head efforts to support the Queer and Trans Campus Collective (QTCC) member organizations in their individual initiatives, such as collaboration and promoting events.

• Aid the Program Manager for E&P in their work to support the various LGBTQIA2S+ serving organizations on campus.

All staff responsibilities (15%)

• Provide front desk coverage for approximately 5-6 hours per week.

• Support Spectrum Center tabling at outreach events 2-4 times per month according to need

• Attend Spectrum Center all-staff meetings.

• Attend Spectrum Center, Student Life, and University-wide professional development opportunities. 

Miscellaneous

While the aforementioned duties are the priority for this position, all staff members are expected to be available and willing to perform other duties necessary to the effective functioning of the Spectrum Center as a whole. Some evening and weekend programming is required.

Compensation

$19.00 per hour. Work-Study preferred. 

15 hours per week, with some evenings and weekends required.

This position is not GSSA/GSA or GEO eligible.

Candidates are encouraged to learn more about the Spectrum Center and its programs by visiting: SpectrumCenter.umich.edu 

Position Requirements 

• Enrolled as a graduate student for the 2025-2026 academic year.

• Comfort with or desire to explore public speaking on various scales, including recruitment, event facilitation, department presentations, and tabling.

• Comfort with or desire to engage and communicate with campus partners. 

• Desire to increase knowledge of social identities and social justice concepts, specifically around race, class, ability, gender identity, gender expression, attractionality, and sexual orientation.

• Previous experience with leadership at the collegiate level.

Desired Qualifications

• Current or former membership of one or more of the LGBTQIA2S+ organizations on campus.

• Familiarity with theories of leadership or/and student development.

• Plans to be enrolled at the University of Michigan for the 2024-2025 academic year.