Wolverine Essentials Student Assistant (Work Study ONLY)

University Of Michigan • Flint, MI

400d • $31,200 - $31,200 • Remote

About The Position

The Wolverine Essentials Student Assistant position at the University of Michigan-Flint is a part-time, work-study role focused on supporting the basic needs of students through the Wolverine Essentials resource center. The assistant will engage in various tasks including research, marketing, and service assessment to enhance the resources available to students.

Requirements

• Good academic and non-academic disciplinary standing.
• Strong people skills with sensitivity to the needs of students.
• Self-motivation and discipline to carry out independent tasks.
• Excellent organization skills and ability to work with highly detailed information.
• Must have awarded Work Study for the Winter 2025 semester.

Nice To Haves

• Currently enrolled student pursuing a Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Sciences, Education, and/or Social Work; or currently pursuing a Master's degree in Higher Education Administration, College Student Personnel, Social Work, Counseling, or related field preferred.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills, including the ability to communicate effectively in a culturally informed manner with both individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong sense of professional and personal ethical responsibility.
• Strong understanding and commitment to issues of diversity and social justice.

Responsibilities

• Assist with daily operations of the Wolverine Essentials resource center.
• Assist with food and clothing inventory.
• Ensure compliance with food safety guidelines and policies.
• Receive food and clothing donations per the stated guidelines.
• Provide one-on-one intakes for new users, discuss additional resource needs, and make appropriate referrals.
• Recruit, train, and assess volunteers.
• Manage related websites and social media.
• Create and distribute marketing materials.
• Research and propose new evaluation and assessment opportunities.
• Research other models in higher education that provide basic needs to students.
• Create and conduct assessments and use results to inform and improve policy and services.
• Serve as a Campus Security Authority.

Benefits

• $15 an hour
• Part-time work
• Work-study eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees