Faculty from the College of Arts, Sciences, and Letters, Criminology and Criminal Justice are seeking a student assistant for the spring/summer 2026 semester. The selected applicant will work on an existing grant project that will lead and help manage student volunteers for building a greenhouse in Monroe County for the benefit of justice-impacted women.  Assistant will work approximately 25 hours total for this project. 

Job Responsibilities

• Recruit UM-Dearborn students and on campus organizations to assist with the proposed project.

• Track students who are interested and coordinate signing waivers and attending volunteer days.

• Be a current undergraduate/graduate student at U-M Dearborn.

• Strong leadership and administrative skills, with an ability to work independently and collaboratively. 

• Preference given to students with experience in Criminology, Psychology, or Social Work courses.

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.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.