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Program Assistant
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Job ID 75483
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Public Health, School of
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

The Public Health Practice & Global Engagement Team (PHPGE) strengthens public health capacity by engaging students in meaningful experiential learning that contributes to community partner goals and inspires future public health careers, supporting public health professionals with training and workforce development, and fostering mutually beneficial community-academic partnerships locally, globally, and everywhere in between. 

 

The PHPGE Team is hiring two (2) Program Assistants for the 2026-2027 academic year. They will assist with student and faculty engagement and communication with our stakeholders. Responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, program development, evaluation analysis and reporting, communications, and using social media. The position may require other duties as assigned.

 

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and interviews will be scheduled for the week of August 10.

Educational Value

Program Development - The Program Assistant will contribute to the development of training and events in a variety of formats. This may include conducting environmental scans of existing resources, developing surveys to assess needs and researching content to inform engagement activities. 

Communications - The Program Assistant will assist with identifying and/or creating relevant content to share with public health audiences through social media.

Evaluation - The Program Assistant will organize, analyze, and report social media engagement data to support and inform future engagement efforts.

Activities may involve working with external partners and learning new technologies. 

Community Ambassador: The Program Assistant will serve as a community ambassador within SPH by identifying and connecting with relevant stakeholders in student organizations, departments and other units that may be interested in partnering or participating in our programs.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

  • Strong communication skills and ability to work independently to meet deadlines is essential.

  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills are required.

  • An interest in applying and expanding their knowledge and experience with community engagement.

  • Excellent writing skills within a digital environment and keen sensitivity to image curation, written and spoken language.

  • Strong understanding of social media platforms (I.e., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn etc.) and strategies for engagement.

  • Availability for in-person work on Wednesdays between 9am and 5pm is preferred. 

  • May require some weekend or late-night hours for events with notice.

 

This is a hybrid position, where you may alternate between working remotely and working in the office. 

 

*You must submit a resume and cover letter to be considered for this position. Please specify if you have experience and/or preference for a more public health practice focused position or a more global health focused position. If available, provide a sample of a past flyer or design portfolio. Please combine all materials into one PDF document.
Hourly Rate $18.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date On or around 8/31/26
End Date On or around 4/30/27
Primary Contact Lauren Czarnowczan
Primary Contact's Email laczarno@umich.edu
Supervisor N/A
Work Location Hybrid and/or at the University of Michigan School of Public Health.
Phone N/A
Fax N/A