Semester in Detroit Program Specialist

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The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Semester in Detroit (SiD) at the University of Michigan is looking for a Program Specialist committed to building reciprocal relationships between undergraduate students and community organizations in Detroit.

About the Position & You
Semester in Detroit (SiD) is an immersive internship program within the LSA Residential College. SiD works with students, faculty, and staff across U-M campuses (Ann Arbor, Dearborn, and Flint) and Grand Valley State University to build reciprocal relationships with community organizations in Detroit.

The SiD Program Specialist will report to the SiD Associate Director. Due to the intentionally small size of the program, you'll manage different areas of work simultaneously. These range from student recruitment and support to building and maintaining community partner relationships. The selected candidate will work in a hybrid work mode as defined by the University.

Community Collaboration (35%)
Establish relationships with new Detroit community partners through collaborative projects
Host and facilitate discussions about contemporary issues in Detroit, privilege, oppression, and resistance
Participate in long-term, strategic planning with the Associate Director and Faculty Director

Student Enrichment & Support (40%)
Manage logistics and content planning for program events (e.g.: Detroiters Speak Series, Immersion Weekend, and Orientation for incoming summer cohorts)
Manage student staff members and support Ann Arbor-based recruitment efforts
Prepare accepted students for participation in the summer program and lead community-building activities
Manage student housing in Detroit and provide student support during the summer program
Organize Detroit-based social activities for students in the summer program
Organize events for SiD alumni (virtual and in-person)

Administrative (25%)
Develop and execute SiD's communications strategy, including writing the e-newsletter, managing website content, creating social media posts, and designing graphic design assets
Support budgeting and financial management of the program, including the internal scholarships program

Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience
Experience building and maintaining community partnerships
Experience in undergraduate student recruitment and program development
Experience in marketing and communications using print and digital media
Basic knowledge of managing budgets
Reliable transportation. This role requires travel between Ann Arbor, Detroit, and other areas.

Demonstrated connection to or experience working with Detroit-based community organizations
3 years of experience managing projects independently and with limited resources at a university program, small nonprofit organization, or comparable program
3 years experience teaching, facilitating workshops, dialogue groups, or educational discussions

Benefits at the University of Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Maternity (childbirth) and parental leave
Flexible spending…