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Office Assistant
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Job ID 75660
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Music, Theater & Dance, School of
Category Office
Job Description

The School of Music, Theatre & Dance is looking for a reliable, hard-working graduate student with a passion for SMTD to work in the SMTD Office of Admissions! This position is ideal for students interested in higher education, event coordination, or arts administration. We will provide extensive training for any student hired as an Office Assistant.  There are two possible tracks for this position:

 

Track 1 General Admin: You communicate with prospective students and families in-person and via phone and email. You are assigned to work with a specific SMTD Admissions Counselor and serve as a student expert in your counselor’s SMTD programs. You complete administrative projects for your counselor such as inputting prospective student information, assisting with group visits coordination, and digitally archiving historical hard-copy enrollment data. This job track is recommended for students generally interested in arts administration or admissions and enrollment.

  • Track 1 Availability Requirements: At least 3 to 6 hours of availability per week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
  • 1 position available

Track 2 Auditions & Digital Content: You work with our Auditions team to plan and execute auditions, interviews, and Campus Day programming. You communicate with prospective and admitted students and their families in person and via phone and email. You complete day-of event operations such as preparing audition spaces ahead of the audition day, placing wayfinding signage and maps, managing the check-in table on audition days, and assisting with Campus Day visits. You will also serve as a student ambassador and representative of SMTD to prospective and admitted students, helping them feel welcome and informed throughout their visit. 

 

In addition to event support, you assist with improving Admissions web content and digital auditions materials. Responsibilities may include reviewing website content and layout and maintaining and editing digital content. You may also assist with administrative tasks such as assembling and organizing audition materials, swag items, documentation.

  • Track 2 Availability Requirements: At least 3 to 6 hours of availability per week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Saturday availability is a plus. 
  • 1 position available.

Please rank your interest in the two tracks, with number 1 being the track in which you are most interested. You may indicate that in your resume.

 
Educational Value
  • Higher Education & Arts Administration Insight

    • Gain direct exposure to collegiate admissions, enrollment management, and administrative operations within a top-tier performing arts school.

  • Professional & Interpersonal Communication

    • Hone written and verbal communication skills through high-touch customer service with prospective students, families, and faculty via email, phone, and in-person interactions.

    • Build public speaking confidence while serving as a primary student ambassador for SMTD.

  • Event Planning & Operational Logistics

    • Develop hands-on event execution skills by assisting with large-scale campus events (Audition Days, Campus Days, and group tours), including check-in management, visitor hospitality, and spatial layout.

  • Data Entry & Information Management

    • Learn best practices for data accuracy, processing applicant information, and digitally archiving historical institutional records.

  • Digital Content & Media Maintenance

    • Gain practical experience reviewing, organizing, and editing digital materials and website content to optimize the user experience for prospective applicants.

  • Project Management & Office Competency

    • Develop time-management, organization, and problem-solving skills in a professional office setting using Google Suite and internal database management tools.

Job Requirements
  • Must be an active SMTD student

  • Priority is given to graduate students and upper-level undergraduate students.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • Comfortable working independently and taking initiative.

  • Experience using Google Suite.

  • Website design experience is a plus for Track 2

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 3.0 to 6.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter
Start Date Early September
End Date Subject to Student Status
Primary Contact TIANYI ZHAI
Primary Contact's Email tifichia@umich.edu
Supervisor Tianyi Zhai
Work Location In person at the Office of Admissions, School of Music, Theatre & Dance 2290 E.V. Moore Building, 1100 Baits Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109
Phone N/A
Fax N/A