Student Services Assistant I (TEMP), SOAR adult learners

University of Michigan; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan-Dearborn SOAR program is seeking a student assistant for winter 2027. This temporary, part-time role offers 10-12 hours per week, with a schedule that adapts to student timetables.

Compensation is $15.00 per hour, with hybrid or remote options at the department's discretion. Responsibilities include general office duties, helping students with computer access and campus resources, social media content creation, and supporting event planning and special projects.

Qualifications

• Must have experience with nontraditional/adult learners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience creating content for social media.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Able to work independently with limited supervision.
• Professional and courteous communication with students.
• Current UM-Dearborn undergraduate student.
• Eligible for work/study.

Responsibilities

• General office/reception duties.
• Assist students with computer use.
• Assist students with accessing campus resources.
• Create social media content.
• Contribute to special projects.
• Assist with event planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nontraditional student support

Communication skills

Social media content creation

Microsoft Office & Google Workspace

Independent work

Professionalism

Undergraduate student (UM-Dearborn)

Work-study eligible

Job description

Job Summary

The University of Michigan-Dearborn SOAR program provides support, opportunities, advocacy, and resources for adult learners over age 25 pursuing their first undergraduate degree. SOAR has an opportunity available for a person with great initiative, flexibility and professionalism to work as a student assistant. This is a temporary part-time position for winter 2027 semester only.

10-12 hours per week. Schedule TBD based upon our needs and the students schedule.

15.00 per hour.

Responsibilities*

• General office/reception duties.
• Assisting students with computer use.
• Assisting students with accessing campus resources.
• Social media content creation.
• Special projects.
• Assisting with event planning.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Experience working with nontraditional students/adult learners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with content creation for social media.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office and Google Workplace.
• Prior experience working independently with limited supervision.
• High degree of professionalism and courtesy in communicating with students.
• Current University of Michigan-Dearborn undergraduate student.
• Must be eligible for work/study

Desired Qualifications*

Students majoring in marketing, communication, or journalism and media production are encouraged to apply.

Modes of Work

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.

Background Screening

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.

U-M EEO Statement

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.