Note: We are primarily seeking rising juniors or rising seniors for this position. We will begin reviewing job applications on a rolling basis. Potential candidates will be notified in March about first-round interviews. Job posting will remain open until positions are filled. See below for more information.

Job Description:  

The program assistant position serves as Academic Success Partners (ASPs) to provide peer-to-peer support for holistic success of sophomore scholars participating in OAMI’s SuccessConnects program. This includes success coaching, assistance with event planning, MLK symposium, SC Kickoff, communications, special projects, and resource connections/utilization. ASPs work closely as a team to accommodate the needs of a community of scholars with a wide range of backgrounds and identities and to provide guiding insight and valuable perspective for successful navigation of the collegiate landscape. Through individualized coaching and development of activities and resources, ASPs focus on assisting scholars to meet their academic, personal, and social goals for success. This includes the execution of responsibilities that include the following:

• Participate and attend in person the ASP mandatory training on Monday, August 24, through Friday, August 28, 2026 (Five-day training is required)

• Help out with MLK symposium, SC Kickoff, ASP event, and ASP subcommittees

• Lead an ASP workshop by bringing in an on-campus resource (i.e., Spectrum, COE, CAPS, etc) during an ASP meeting

• Use the ASP curriculum for all scholar meetings 

• Coordinate opportunities to build community and a supportive network of scholars.

• Coordinate collaborations with campus resources that support student success.

• Maintain database on student participation. 

• Attendance at weekly staff meetings on Fridays from 3 pm-5 pm is required.

• Participation in other OAMI programming as needed.

• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Achieved junior or senior level status by the beginning of the Fall Term of 2026

• Enrolled at U-M for at least two terms. 

• 3.0 cumulative GPA/or higher and for the most recent semester. 

• Demonstrated strong communication skills with supervisor via in-person, email, and follow-up.

• Experience mentoring undergraduate students and/or demonstrated leadership experience in campus and/or community organizations. 

• Enthusiasm for mentoring students. 

• Strong organizational, verbal, written, and technological skills and demonstrated ability to follow-through on tasks and assignments. 

• Exhibit responsibility, reliability, and maturity. 

• Able to balance academic and work requirements. 

• Proven dedication to fostering student success, with experience supporting students from a wide range of backgrounds and identities.

• Possess functional knowledge of University of Michigan departments, programs, and resources.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to function independently as well as contribute positively to teamwork. 

• Available to attend/work:

  • Weekly staff meetings on Fridays from 3 pm-5 pm. Meetings will be in person in.

  • In-person training from 8/24/26 - 8/28/26.

  • MLK Symposium January 18, 2027

  • The SuccessConnects Kickoff Welcome Event in early September (exact date TBD)

  • ASP Event (exact date TBD)

• The following will not be considered:

  • Applications without a cover letter