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Job Summary

We are hiring a project assistant to support the campus digital storytelling initiative. This
initiative is supported by an anti-racism grant focused on different ways of knowing and
storytelling. The person filling this role will work collaboratively with the co-directors of the Office
of Holistic Excellence and with faculty and staff, particularly with instructors teaching in the
University Honors Program. The project assistant will assist in the training of student
storytellers, coordinate with Honors instructors, develop and organize faculty and student
resources, and organize and maintain completed digital stories. The project assistant may also
assist in research components of this work such as coding qualitative data for themes and
communicating research findings in reports, publications, and presentations. This position is for
20 hours per week from hire through December 2025.

Required Qualifications*Some experience with storytelling as a form of communicationEnthusiasm for digital storytelling and its potential to increase empathy and cross cultural understandingStrong interpersonal skillsStrong written and oral communication skillsSkills (or interest in gaining skills) in qualitative and quantitative data analysisSkills (or interest in gaining skills) in communicating research findings in reports and publications, and grant writing.Ability to interact with a variety of faculty, staff, and students and to organize and facilitate meetings and focus groups.Reliable transportation to and from the University of Michigan -DearbornModes 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.

The employee will be expected to be on campus regularly, as needed, to meet with students and faculty and to within classrooms. However, a significant portion of the work may be completed remotely. Meetings will occur in-person or online depending on the purpose of the meeting and the expected number of participants.

Background Screening

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U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.