Student Life Program Manager

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How to Apply

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.

Summary

As the Student Life Program Manager, you will work with the UMSI Student Life Team and report to the Senior Assistant Director of Student Life. You will manage all aspects of student organizations and student leadership development at UMSI. Student leadership and student organization membership are key components of student development and an important addition to student's curricular experiences. A strong student life community is a direct result of a solid student organization structure that supports student-led initiatives and valuable student feedback.

Who We Are

The School of Information is a progressive, interdisciplinary professional school that offers five academic programs. UMSI delivers innovative, elegant and ethical solutions connecting people, information and technology. The school was one of the first iSchools in the nation and is the premier institution studying and using technology to improve human computer interactions. Our school mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information with technology to build a better world. For more information about UMSI, please visit ourwebsite (https://www.si.umich.edu/) .

UMSI Student Life's mission is to enrich each UMSI student's experience while cultivating an inclusive and welcoming community at the school. We are committed to enhancing student educational experiences through programs, services, and opportunities that develop skills and foster a positive and accessible environment for all UMSI students starting with orientation through graduation. More details about Student Life offerings at UMSI can be found on the UMSIwebsite (https://www.si.umich.edu/student-experience/student-life) .

Why Work at Michigan?

• Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Family Leave)

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

• Dental and vision insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability coverage

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Tuition support program

Responsibilities*

• Manage and advise all operational aspects for student organizations at UMSI including the creation of new student organizations, event planning, budgeting, intergroup conflict resolution support, assistance with fundraising, advising of student organization structure, student organization recruitment, managing of SSO compliance, and membership data collection.

• Develop and manage leadership opportunities for UMSI students including student organization training, the UMSI Student Leadership Retreat, and partnering with the DEI Office to provide a new DEI Student Leadership program to support leadership development of UMSI students with a passion for activism and advocacy.

• Build and maintain relationships with other University, Student Life, and Student Leadership units, including the Student Organization Wisdom Circle and the Michigan Leadership Collaborative.

• Provide support for Student Life programming including orientation, commencement and other student life activities. Develop and analyze the effectiveness of ongoing programs through organized and intentional assessment; design and lead new extra- and co-curricular projects.

• Supervise temporary and student staff.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.

• Knowledge of current higher education topics and trends including student development theory.

• Efficient and effective program management skills and ability to concentrate on multiple important priorities.

• At least three years of successful past experience in supporting programs, events, and activities in a related setting, including demonstrated experience with process improvement and developing new initiatives.

• Ability to partner and work collaboratively with teams and build effective professional partnerships with strong ability to communicate clearly and succinctly to a variety of audiences, including students, staff, and faculty.

Work Schedule

Punctual, regular, and consistent attendance is required. May require working during non-business hours and on weekends.

Work Locations

May require travel to multiple locations on and off campus. Your main office workspace is located at 333 Maynard Street. Hybrid work is possible and is in accordance with UMSI Remote Work Policy and with supervisor approval. Remote work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change depending on our needs.

Additional Information

This position may work with and/or support systems that maintain or process sensitive institutional data as defined by university policy. Successful candidates must comply with federal, state, and local law, and/or university policies or agreements that require the university to implement specific privacy and security safeguards, including but not limited to ITAR, EAR, HIPAA, FERPA, and FISMA. This position is responsible for protecting data and information from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion; and following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files and release of data internally or externally to the University of Michigan.

NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

250462

Working Title

Student Life Program Manager

Job Title

Student Affairs Program Mgr

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

School Information

Department

School of Information

Posting Begin/End Date

6/18/2024 - 7/02/2024

Salary

$54,000.00 - $64,000.00

Career Interest

Academic & Student Services

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