Finance Fellow
Fall 2026 Student Fellowship Program

Center for Academic Innovation

Deadline to apply:  Ongoing; first consideration will be given to those who apply by Sunday, September 20, 2026. (This posting may close earlier if a high volume of applications is received.)

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

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

Pay Rate: Undergraduate $17/hr

Job Duration: 10 - 15 hours/week for the fall 2026 semester, with the possibility of extending the fellowship

Supervisor: Wanlada Ault (cai-student-hiring@umich.edu) 

Who we’re looking for:

The Center for Academic Innovation - Finance team is looking for a reliable and detail-oriented student fellow who is interested in gaining hands-on experience supporting financial operations. The ideal candidate is a quick learner who works well in a collaborative environment, communicates effectively, and demonstrates a strong sense of responsibility and commitment. Candidates should have experience using Microsoft Excel functions and be comfortable working carefully with financial data and reports. This role is a great fit for a student who is organized, attentive to detail, and eager to develop practical experience in finance and budgeting.
 

What You’ll Do: 

• Collect previous years' financial information related to CAI initiatives, such as faculty stipends, initial development costs, etc.  
• Prepare monthly budget vs expense reports for CAI domains/units
• Assist with quarterly MOOC royalty payment calculation (cost calculation and entering those costs in the tracker)
• Assist with urgent projects or assignments if needed.
• Process improvement using AI for….
• Regularly participate in Student Fellowship Program (SFP) events, professional development sessions, workshops, and community-building activities.

How to apply:

To apply, please complete the Student Fellowship Application and upload your resume and respond to the following questions (300 or fewer words for each question):  

• Why are you interested in the Finance Fellow role? Tell us about any relevant experiences—whether through classes, projects, internships, or other activities—that make you a good fit.
• When you come across a challenge you’ve never faced before, what steps do you take to understand and solve it?

Student Qualifications:

• Current U-M undergraduate student enrolled in a degree program at the Ann Arbor campus, with junior-level or higher
• Experience using Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, with the ability to organize, manage, and work accurately with information and data
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail 
• Dependable and reliable, with the ability to follow through on assigned responsibilities and meet deadlines
• Ability and willingness to learn new tools, processes, and techniques and apply them effectively to assigned work
• Ability to adapt to changing requirements, priorities, and project needs
• Ability to work effectively and collaboratively as a dependable member of a team
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
• Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment, and problem-solve when encountering challenges