Temporary Program Assistant-RMF Program Student Assistant for Spring & Summer

Rackham Graduate School seeks part-time (20* hours per week) temporary Program Assistants to provide assistance with Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF) programming.

*The position can offer 10 hours per week for students who are using their Rackham Merit Fellowship during Sp/Su term. 

These positions run from May 7, 2024 through August 30, 2024.  Availability during the appointment period is critical. Personal commitments that would require absence for an extended amount of time may eliminate applicants from consideration.  

The Rackham Merit Fellowship (RMF) program helps to sustain the academic excellence and inclusiveness of the Michigan graduate community. In addition to providing financial support, we enhance the educational experience of our fellows by supporting their transition to graduate school, assisting them in building community, and developing programming to support their development. The summer programming will include in-person and virtual engagement for current fellows and a one-week in person orientation program - RMF Connection (August 12 - August 17) for incoming master?s and doctoral fellowship recipients.  In-person attendance during this week is critical and mandatory.  

PLEASE NOTE: Some late afternoon and early evening work may be required; possible weekend work may be required with advance notice. Schedule varies based on the needs of the program. 

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to: Work with the director to design and implement programming for Rackham Merit Fellows; work with administrators and faculty from across campus to facilitate workshops; and community building activities.

Facilitate communication between staff and participants; anticipate and resolve participant problems or concerns; monitor application system; maintain program participant information; and create and maintain RMF Connection Canvas page.

Additional duties include but are not limited to: attending weekly team meetings; drafting documents and program materials; assisting with the development of program evaluation tools; generating outcome summary reports.