A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The mission of the Student Veterans Resource Center is to provide academic support to the veteran community. VA work-study students play a vital role in this mission, including, but not limited to, assisting peers with GI Bill?  benefits and providing support for students transitioning from military to civilian life. This individual would report to the Student Veterans Resource Center Program Manager.

 Please note: GI Bill? is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).  More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

• Assist with basic office functions including assistant with the front desk, answering phones, greeting guests, recording messages for staff, and directing incoming calls and walk-ins.
• Organize all front desk operations and maintain orderliness of SVRC Lounge.
• Serve as a PAVE advisor for newly admitted veteran-connected students, assisting in the navigation of the UM-Flint campus and resources.
• Make referrals to internal and, where necessary, external services, including financial aid, tutorial support, Counseling and Psychological Services, accessibility and accommodations, and testing services.
• PAVE advisors will participate in training events relevant to veterans.
• Draft written communications, listserv announcements, flyers, etc.
• Make calls to current and incoming students regarding events and activities.
• Assist with workshop planning and implementation.
• Maintain all records and communications with strict confidentiality.
• Support and assist Program Manager with orientation and outreach activities.
   

This position may work up to 25 hours per week. It is a great opportunity to network and participate in community events!

• Must be current UM-Flint student
• Must be eligible for VA work study funding (student must be using VA education benefits and be certified at least 3/4-time in each enrollment period.
• Knowledge of UM-Flint campus and VA programs.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and Google Suite

• Strong organizational skills
• Familiarity of student organizations on campus
• Excellent written and verbal skills

• This position will start Winter term 2026
• Up to 25 hours per week
• Availability to schedule work hours during Student Veterans Resource Center office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday and assist with special events after 5:00 p.m. as needed.
   

Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence.  Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan

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 will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.