A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter must include examples of how your past experience is applicable to this position. 

We are seeking undergraduate students who are enrolled during the 2026 Fall semester at UM-Flint and who participate in Educational Opportunity Initiatives (EOI).

We are looking for a student employee who is ready to join an exciting initiative that provides educational opportunities to students at the University of Michigan-Flint.  If that sounds like you, we welcome your application to join the Educational Opportunity Initiatives (EOI) community as a Student Team Leader.

The student hired for this position will play a significant role in the 1st Gen Student Success program supporting first-generation college students at UM-Flint.  In this role, the student will sit on the newly formed 1st Gen Campus Council, provide recommendations to improve 1st Gen programming, coordinate events to celebrate 1st Gen students, and support EOI Scholars.

This is a grant-funded position that is term limited and will start as a one-semester term with the option for renewal. Student team members may be asked to perform the following tasks.

Event and Program Planning: Support all logistical aspects of event planning such as effective tracking of attendees, venue confirmation, assist with flyer and brochure creation, presenter confirmation, sign in sheet creation, securing vendors, set up and close out.

Welcome Desk Coverage: Remain up to date with all communications across the office ranging from front desk coverage, program calendars (e-version and physical boards), and daily front desk procedures. Ensure equipment and resources are stocked daily and relay key updates to the administrative assistants and/or staff throughout their shift.

Communications/Marketing: Capture programming history (pictures, documents, presentation outlines) to help market key program events online and in print form. Assist with the development of an overarching marketing and communications strategy for event promotion and closeouts.    

Outreach: Represent the program at internal and external community spaces to provide awareness of the mission, programs, and goals of the program(s). Serve as a liaison with community partners/campus departments.

Data and Assessment: Routinely collect data to provide to the database management staff member.

Peer Mentoring: Engage peers through an individualized, holistic, mentoring model. Compile campus and community resources to effectively respond to student needs.

• Currently enrolled at UM-Flint during the semester(s) employed
• Adequate computer and writing skills
• Must exercise a strengths-based approach in being sensitive, respectful, and understanding of the needs of economically and academically disadvantaged students
• Ability to think critically and problem solve swiftly and responsibly
• Maintain a professional appearance and character 

• Knowledge of multimedia recording and video editing to support the EOI Stories project
• Experience working with students linked to college motivation, confidence building, and postsecondary success  
• Participate in programming offered by the Office of Educational Opportunity Initiatives (EOI)
• Eligible for Work-study

Working for the University as a student employee means you are a student first and an employee second. Supervisors will work with you to create a schedule that works for you and your classes. As a student employee, you will be able to build networking opportunities and establish a greater sense of belonging and community. You will also gain skills and experience that stay with you during your career and life beyond your time at the University of Michigan-Flint.  

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 are 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 Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.