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To apply, please submit the following materials (applicants who do not meet these requirements  will not be considered):  

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and must be attached as the first page of your resume. The letter should address your specific interest in and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Please include your University affiliation and year in graduate studies. Current resume.Contact information (email and phone) for three to five professional references. A letter or e-mail from your academic advisor confirming that you are in good academic standing, not on fellowship support, and are approved for a 50% appointment (PLEASE NOTE:  this letter may be submitted separately to [email protected]).  

In order for the Career Portal system to accept all documentation noted above, please include these as a page of your resume document.

Course Description

The School of Social Work Flourish Office at the University of Michigan is seeking one (1) 50% (0.50 FTE; 20 hours/week) Graduate Student Staff Assistant (GSSA) to work with the office and assist with implementing the School's activities. The primary responsibilities will be program development, facilitation, and administrative support. This position requires on-site work in Ann Arbor, MI, at the School of Social Work 

Responsibilities*Support the Flourish staff in developing a specialized training program for social work practice in higher education.Create training modules for MSW students on best practices within higher education settings.Develop an evaluation tool for a specialized training program for social work practice in higher education.Develop and participate in Flourish Office events, including identifying presenters, public relations/marketing, and session facilitation focused on macro social work practice. Create materials (agendas, handouts, etc.) for workshops and major programs.  Review student applications for grants and support grant consultations with SSW students, staff, and faculty.Revise, write, and edit a variety of written communications to ensure digital accessibility (newsletters, office promotional materials, reports etc.)Perform related office work such as data entry, data management, creating process documents, mass mailings, and responding to email  Provide administrative support to Flourish Office events, including marketing, registration, set-up, break-down, etc.
 Required Qualifications*Applicants must be currently registered in a graduate program at U-M. The work described above for this position must be considered academically relevant by the department or degree program in which the student is enrolled.  Familiarity and experience with the social work profession, its ethics, and core values. Workshop and/or event planning and facilitation experience. Ability to handle multiple projects.  Ability to collaborate in a team staffing approach on various efforts. Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, prioritization, and follow-through. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with the University community as well as external constituents. Ability to work collaboratively and independently, as the task requires.Demonstrated competency with modern computer productivity and digital accessibility tools, including word processing,  spreadsheets, databases, and presentation programs. NOTE: SOME FLEXIBILITY OF SCHEDULED WORK HOURS IS REQUIRED,  INCLUDING EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS ON A PRIOR SCHEDULED BASIS.  
 Desired Qualifications*In addition to the required qualifications listed above, successful candidates will have the ability to work, problem-solve, and make decisions with limited supervision. Excellent organizational skills, demonstrated ability to prioritize, work under pressure to meet deadlines, attention to detail, and thorough and reliable follow-through while handling multiple projects simultaneously. Experience with issues in graduate education, student development, leadership development, and relevant issues in higher education. An understanding of the challenges faced by underrepresented populations in higher education. Previous project management and course development experience. Previous experience developing resource materials with an understanding of digital accessibility. Skills in graphic design, photography, video production, and competence with social media  (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, etc.). Basic data analysis and familiarity with Qualtrics. 
 Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Contact Information

Questions regarding this position may be emailed to [email protected]. 

Decision Making Process

The hiring decision-making process for the FLOURISH GSSA will be based on a candidate?s demonstrated commitment to higher education and alignment with the mission and vision of the FLOURISH Office and the School of Social Work. Applications will be reviewed to identify individuals who are passionate about fostering student success and well-being in academic environments. The selection process will prioritize candidates whose values and experiences reflect the goals of FLOURISH and who show potential to contribute meaningfully to the development of initiatives that support justice-driven higher education spaces. Candidates will participate in an interview with at least one program manager and be asked to provide additional information about their experieicnes and skills and respond to two scenario-based questions to evaluate supervision needs and ability to work within the expectations of the team.

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed following the posting deadline, and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. References will be contacted for finalists.  
 

GEO Contract Information

The University will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, parental status or pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression (whether actual or perceived), sexual orientation, age, height, weight, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, HIV antibody status, political belief, membership in any social or political organization, participation in a grievance or complaint whether formal or informal, medical conditions including those related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, arrest record, or any other factor where the item in question will not interfere with job performance and where the employee is otherwise qualified. The University of Michigan agrees to abide by the protections afforded employees with disabilities as outlined in the rules and regulations which implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at https://oie.umich.edu/ and for the University Ombuds at https://ombuds.umich.edu/

Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions. In the event that an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agents(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.

This position, as posted, is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.

Standard Practice Guide 601.38, Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs). SPG 601.38 may be accessed online at https://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38 , and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.