In addition to completing the online application, a cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached to the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and include your availability Winter term (e.g., days and times available to meet and/or work).  

Faculty in Language, Culture and the Arts, and in Social Sciences, in collaboration with the Office of Holistic Excellence (OHE), are seeking creative and energetic individuals to assist in planning a student dialogue conference on campus. During the Winter 2026 semester, student discussion leaders will commit to training sessions to learn how to facilitate issue dialogues; they will work with faculty and other campus members to develop issue questions, promote the event, and actively facilitate and moderate discussions. This position will build communication skills and the ability to research and understand policy and social issues as well as differing political positions and communication skills. Position will require roughly 20-25 hours (total) during the semester, approximately 2-4 hours per week arranged with student academic schedules and availability.

• Complete required training and practice in facilitating public dialogue
• Help determine issues most important to UM Dearborn students
• Work with CASL faculty to plan and carry out logistics of the Student Dialogue Conference on March 19, 2026, including: 
• planning and promoting the event; 
  • collaborating with other campus members to develop issue topics and discussion questions for the conference;
  • managing participant outreach and contacts; 
  • attending and facilitating issue discussions; and 
  • conducting post-event evaluation.
• Work individually and collaboratively in a hybrid work environment.  Hours and schedule dependent on course schedule and tasks required

• Is currently enrolled as a University of Michigan-Dearborn Undergraduate Student 
• Has excellent oral and written communication skills
• Is a creative and flexible thinker
• Interacts effectively with others 
• Responds constructively to feedback
• Exhibits strong listening skills and enjoys a diversity of thought exchange 
• Displays an appreciation of the varied experiences and perspectives of others

• Coursework and communication, writing, and/or Social or Behavioral Sciences, particularly in Public Argument and Advocacy or Community Organizing
• Ability to commit to roughly 20-25 hours (2-4 hours per week) during Winter 25 term
• Work-Study students are strongly encouraged to apply

Students in this position will develop enhanced communications and facilitation skills, including active listening, critical thinking, asking appropriate questions, managing group dynamics, fostering inclusive and empathetic exchange, and helping groups come to consensus. Students will grow in the NACE Career Readiness Competencies of Communication and Teamwork, among others. 

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 University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.