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Office Assistant
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Job ID 74555
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Communication Studies
Category Office
Job Description

The Department of Communication and Media seeks students to work in our front office and
handle a variety of office tasks in the department’s main office. We anticipate a weekly work
schedule of 6-8 hours per week and are looking for students who can work during winter term
with a possible continuation into fall.

Job duties consist of general office work in support of the main office and student
administration. This includes actively greeting guests, photocopying, running errands, answering
questions from visitors to the department, answering general questions about the program,
searching for information on various websites, preparing correspondence, receiving deliveries,
and issuing keys.

Selected students will also provide assistance with departmental event and meeting set-up
activities (table arranging, beverage and food setups, etc.), draft flyers and promotional material
for department events, manage a weekly departmental newsletter, and draft social media posts
for the department.

To apply, you must email your resume to comm.media.dept@umich.edu.

Educational Value

This position offers an opportunity to develop a variety of office skills and enhance knowledge of
computer programs including Google apps and Adobe products. It also offers experience in
marketing and social media content creation.

Job Requirements

Selected student should be able to work 6-8 hours per week with occasional late afternoon work
during departmental events, and must be available to work during business hours on Fridays.
Must be reliable, detail-oriented, and have interest in providing excellent customer service to our
staff, faculty, and students. Prior office experience is helpful, but not required. Experience with
event planning as well as a variety of computer programs including Google apps, Mailchimp,
Canva (or other design program) and social media platforms would be a plus.

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 6.0 to 8.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Monday, February 2, 2026
End Date At Completion of Project
Primary Contact Social Sciences
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Supervisor N/A
Work Location Ann Arbor, MI
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