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Communications Assistant
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Job ID 75020
Job Funding Source Non-Work-Study
Employer Center for Academic Innovation
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Communications Fellow  
Spring/Summer 2026 Student Fellowship Program

Center for Academic Innovation

Deadline to apply: Ongoing; first consideration will be given to those who apply by April 17th, 2026

Application Link: https://myumi.ch/P3J77 

Location: 317 Maynard St., Ann Arbor, MI 48104 (75% in-person fellowship experience)

Pay Rate: Undergraduate $17/hr, Master’s $20/hr, Doctoral $23/hr

Job Duration: 30 - 40 hours/week for the Spring/Summer 2026 semester

Supervisor: Chelsea Williams (cai-student-hiring@umich.edu)

 

Who we’re looking for: The Marketing and Market Strategy team is seeking a student fellow to conceptualize and develop high-quality, relevant, and engaging content for the Center for Academic Innovation’s internal and external communities across brands, including the Center, Michigan Online, and Online Teaching.

 

What You’ll Do: 

  • Write news stories 

  • Develop learner stories

  • Create targeted emails for a variety of audiences 

  • Copyedit landing pages for Michigan Online courses and series 

  • Support the wider content strategy team as needed 

 

How to apply:

To apply, please complete the Student Fellowship Application and upload the following supplemental documents:

  • Resume

  • Cover letter

  • Two writing samples
Educational Value

The Experience and Skills You’ll Gain: 

  • Project management 

  • Web and social strategy

  • Copywriting and story writing skills

  • Interviewing skills

  • Writing for voice and tone across brands
Job Requirements

Student Qualifications:

  • Current U-M Student

  • Understanding of marketing fundamentals

  • Familiarity with AP Style

  • Familiarity with marketing writing, e.g., for web, social media, or other channels 

  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multicultural environment
Hourly Rate $17.00/hour to $23.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 29.0 hours per week
Time Frame Spring/Summer
Start Date Monday, May 4, 2026
End Date At the end of the spring/summer term, with possibility of a fellowship extension
Primary Contact Roderick Simmons
Primary Contact's Email cai-student-hiring@umich.edu
Supervisor Chelsea Williams
Work Location Center for Academic Innovation 317 Maynard St. Ann Arbor, MI 48104 75% in person work expectation
Phone N/A
Fax N/A