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 University of Michigan-Dearborn SOAR program provides support, opportunities, advocacy, and resources for returning adult learners with financial need. SOAR has an exciting opportunity available for a current undergraduate student with great initiative, flexibility, and professionalism to work as a student assistant in SOAR. This is a temporary part-time position for winter 2026 with the possibility of extension into future terms. 

The student assistant will primarily be responsible for the following:

• General office/reception duties. 
• Assisting students with computer use. 
• Assisting students with accessing campus resources. 
• Help with SOAR event planning. 
• Special projects.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

• Experience working with non-traditional, returning adult learners.  
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  
• Prior experience working independently with limited supervision. 
• Able to multitask in a busy student-centered office. 
• High degree of professionalism and courtesy in communicating with students. 
• Ability to work flexible, day-time hours. 
• Current undergraduate students only.  
• Candidates must have work study eligibility.

10-12 hours per week. 

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.