The Student Administrative & Program Assistant plays a central role in supporting the Office
of Community Impact & Engagement (CIE) and the Collective Impact Committee (CIC). This
position provides administrative, marketing, and community engagement support to
advance SEAS’s mission. The role ensures that day-to-day office needs are met, events are
well supported, and communication with the SEAS community is clear, timely, and valuesdriven.

Time Commitment
10–15 hours per week

Responsibilities:

40% Administrative & Operations Support

Maintain and update SEAS CIE/CIC events calendars and communication platforms.
Organize and maintain the CIE and CIC shared Google Drives.
Schedule and coordinate meetings for the CIE and CIC.
Provide logistical support for events, including room reservations, setup, check-in, cleanup,
catering ordering and reconciliation.
Support annual reporting by assisting with data entry, organization, and infographics.
Provide general in-office support and serve as first-line administrative help for the CIE
office.

40% Digital Media & Marketing

Serve as the Communications and Marketing Lead for the Collective Impact Committee
Develop and maintain one-page CIC overview document for recruitment and visibility
Coordinate CIC presence at SEAS-wide events (orientation, forums, open houses)
Maintain Impact Tracking Logs (attendance, participation, survey summaries)
Edit and Publish the quarterly CIC Newsletter
Develop flyers, infographics, and digital invitations for CIE and CIC programs.
Support website updates, newsletters, and other community communications.
Contribute to marketing strategies to promote Community Conversations, workshops, and
other events.
Ensure inclusive and accessible design standards are met in communications.

20% Community Engagement

Attend CIE Team and CIC meetings, contributing as a student staff voice.
Assist with planning and implementing Community Conversations and related programs.
Conduct outreach to SEAS students and student organizations to encourage participation.
Represent the CIE and CIC offices at SEAS events and gatherings.

• Cover Letter (3 paragraphs, attached as the first page of your resume):
  • Paragraph 1: What is your University affiliation (SEAS, PitE, Postdoc), and year of study? What are some academic, professional, and/or personal goals you hope to accomplish as a student at U-M?
  • Paragraph 2: How would serving as the CIE/CIC Student Administrative & Program Assistant assist you in working toward these goals?
  • Paragraph 3: Why are you specifically interested in this position? What skills and experiences do you have that directly relate to the responsibilities outlined (especially administrative support, event logistics, and digital media/marketing)?
• Resume: Please include relevant experiences and examples of work demonstrating your ability to perform digital media and/or marketing tasks (e.g., flyers, infographics, newsletters, social media posts).

• Current SEAS, PitE, or Environmental Science student (undergraduate or graduate).
• Ability to work 10–15 hours per week.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and follow-through.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Comfort working collaboratively with staff, faculty, and students.
• Skills in graphic design and digital media (Canva, Photoshop, or similar).
• Competency with Google productivity tools (Sheets, Docs, Slides, Forms).