Alumni Relations Undergraduate Fellow

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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.  It must also include your current or ending salary.

Summary

As a graduate of the Wolverine Pathways (WP) program, the WP Alumni Relations Undergraduate Fellow will serve as a lead contributor to Wolverine Pathways alumni relations efforts. Responsible for executing alumni focused programming and professional support, the Undergraduate Fellow will coordinate volunteer opportunities  and social functions to keep alumni connected to each other and to current WP scholars. The Undergraduate Fellow will also foster intergenerational professional learning, mentoring, and networking opportunities by proposing and advancing opportunities that leverage the interests and commitments of University of Michigan (U-M) alumni and the ever-growing population of WP alumni.  As the first point of contact for WP alumni within and beyond the U-M Ann Arbor campus, the Undergraduate Fellow will enhance WP's ability to remain connected to its graduates and track their progress and outcomes longitudinally. Ideal candidates will have experience advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and will come with skill sets and interests consistent with supporting alumni relations (e.g., communications and social media background/experience).

Though a temporary hourly position, upon graduation from college the successful Undergraduate Fellow is eligible to apply for a full-time, term-limited position as Alumni Relations Fellow.  This full-time role will offer an expanded portfolio of professional duties and opportunities, making this an excellent option for college students seeking to take a year or two off between college and graduate/professional school or trying to determine their next big step in their professional journey.

Compensation: $22.00 per hour; 15 - 20 hours per week.

Who We Are

About Wolverine Pathways

Housed within the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (ODEI), Wolverine Pathways seeks to confront the barriers that limit the college and career aspirations of highly motivated students from under-resourced communities. We believe that every student deserves the opportunity to pursue a wide range of professional and academic pathways. Toward this end, we provide free college preparatory enrichment and guidance for 7th through 12th grade students in Detroit, Southfield, Ypsilanti and 10th through 12th in Grand Rapids. For more information about Wolverine Pathways, please visit our website.

ODEI at the University of Michigan leads and supports university-wide initiatives focused on the recruitment of a diverse faculty, staff, and student body, while fostering an inclusive and equitable University community. Our office also engages surrounding communities in mission-focused, mutually beneficial partnerships.In support of this overarching effort, three units within our office - the Center for Educational Outreach (CEO), Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives (OAMI), and Wolverine Pathways - all work closely with ODEI to further the strategic vision of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at the University of Michigan.

Responsibilities*

• Coordinate alumni relations and services including corresponding with WP alumni; confirming and updating  their contact details, assisting in the tracking of their progress and outcomes, and scheduling and planning alumni-focused events and volunteer opportunities (in-person and virtual).
• Support the WP staff in the design, implementation, and evaluation of student professional development programming, summer enrichment, and events.
• Assist with planning and staffing additional Wolverine Pathways virtual and in-person events as needed.   
  

Required Qualifications*

• Currently enrolled in college and able to work in-person on the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor campus
• Prior successful completion of Wolverine Pathways program
• Excellent organizational skills
• Experience managing multiple projects or responsibilities
• Some experience with student or group facilitation and event planning
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Possess an interest in college preparation and retention, and a desire to create a more equitable society

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience working with Excel and Google Sheets
• Experience with student outreach
• Facility and interest in leveraging social media platforms for data gathering, communication, and networking

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job 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.