To be considered for this position, candidates must attach a cover letter 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 relates to the qualifications of this position. 

The University of Michigan-Flint is seeking a Research Assistant I (Temporary).  This research is part of the Student Success Services Centers Project: Exploring the History, Role of Student Activism, Administrative Leadership, and Fiscal Decisions in the Founding and Maintenance of Select Student Centers at the University.   This project is lead by Dr. Lisa Lapeyrouse and funded by the University of Michigan's Inclusive History Project.

Three objectives of this work are:

• Research and document the history, role of student activism in the establishment of the Center for Global Engagement on the UM-Flint Campus;
• Research and document how changes in leadership and funding have shaped and reshaped the Center for Global Engagement's infrastructure, capacity, priorities and programming over time; 
• Research and document the relationship between student's sense of belonging and the Center for Global Engagement

This position is from June 2025 through December 31, 2025 for approximately 6-10 hours per week, on campus. Work schedule will be determined after hire to account for a student's work schedule, if applicable.

You will meet with your supervisor weekly to discuss project priorities, deadlines, and status of assigned tasks.

• Interviewing, collecting and organizing historical documents and materials
• Preparing historical documents and materials for preservation
• Instrument design
• Qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis
• Presentation/dissemination of research findings

• Must be an undergraduate student or recently graduated and not enrolled in a graduate program
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Research experience 
• Ability to work at the UM-Flint Campus (not a remote position)
• Available at least 6-10 hours per week

• Demonstrate the ability to respect confidentiality
• Knowledge of the Center for Global Engagement's mission, programming and patrons/clientele
• Undergraduate student in good standing with 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.

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Temporary 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.