IMPORTANT—To be considered for employment, applicants will need to complete the EXCEL Student Employment Application Google form. Requested materials include a 1 page cover letter, 1-2 page resume for both positions, and a ~500 word writing sample for the EXCEL Log Editor position and social media samples for the Marketing & Social Media position. You must use your umich.edu address to complete the form. THIS APPLICATION PAGE WILL NOT ACCEPT RESPONSES; YOU MUST COMPLETE THE GOOGLE FORM.

The EXCEL Lab is housed within the Department of Entrepreneurship & Leadership in the School of Music, Theatre & Dance. EXCEL is SMTD's home base for performing arts entrepreneurship, leadership, and career services. We take a personalized, collaborative approach to professional development by first exploring students’ individual visions and goals, and then connecting them with the resources they need to thrive. Whether seeking out a new career pathway or honing in on a competitive edge, EXCEL offers comprehensive access to skill-building, mentorship, and funding to help make student dreams a reality. 

Currently the EXCEL Lab is hiring students for the following two Program Assistant positions:

• EXCEL Log Editor is responsible for writing, editing, and curating posts for EXCEL's blog, the EXCEL Log.

• Marketing & Social Media is responsible for supporting EXCEL marketing and content needs via various channels including the EXCEL newsletter, social media, and the EXCEL Log (blog).

Both roles are additionally responsible for supporting related EXCEL programming as possible, including but not limited to in-person and asynchronous events, experiential learning programs, learning resource maintenance & development.

EXCEL Log Editor position - Primary responsibilities include:

• Creating and publishing posts on a regular blog posting schedule, with attention to SMTD and arts industry happenings

• Authoring a minimum of two blog posts per semester, along with supporting other communications activity as needed

• Collaborating with EXCEL team, SMTD students, and other individuals to create relevant online content related to career development in the arts, arts entrepreneurship, and arts leadership

• Managing time effectively to meet deadlines

• Organizing and prioritizing tasks 

• Demonstrating effective communication skills and narrative voice in various post formats (narrative, interview, list-icle, etc.)

• Conducting effective research and synthesizing information into accessible blog content

Marketing & Social Media position - Primary Responsibilities include: 

• Supporting EXCEL’s social/online presence and communication strategy

  • Co-curate the Biweekly Newsletter alongside the EXCEL Coordinator, highlighting upcoming programming, professional development opportunities, and beyond, for both EXCEL and campus/external partners

  • Maintain a social media posting schedule in collaboration with full-time staff and student team members

    • Regularly scheduling content to be published on social media at ideal times based on analytics, reviewed across platforms

  • Create relevant photo and video content in collaboration with EXCEL team and stakeholders

  • Ensure all posts, from EXCEL and campus/external partners, are distributed on all of our social platforms: Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn

  • Collaborate with EXCEL Log blog posts to highlight student stories and projects

  • Communicate regularly with SMTD communications & marketing team to adhere to University and SMTD policies and strategies

  • Monitor and adhere to accessibility guidelines of marketing materials and digital content

Additional Responsibilities for both positions may include:

• Supporting EXCEL staff in promoting EXCEL Lab programs; 

  • Marketing of EXCEL workshops/events and student opportunities such as funding programs, internships, and immersions

  • Maintaining job and funding resources by updating spreadsheets/data entry, as needed

• Supporting the EXCEL staff programming as available; 

  • Attend and provide general administrative and logistical support for events and workshops, such as the Welcome Back Carnival, Arts Career Fair, EXCELebration, etc.

  • Assist full time staff with set up and take down, checking in students, and serving as an ambassador for the EXCEL Lab

Ideal candidates possess the following: 

• Enthusiasm for arts leadership, arts entrepreneurship, and career development

• Effective time management and prioritization skills

• Ability to meet deadlines while working remotely and independently

• Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with others

• Experience with monitoring and adhering to accessibility guidelines