Program Coordinator, Student Life

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education, committed to building a better world through business. Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and meaningful impact, Ross empowers individuals and organizations to make a positive difference. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Together, we strive to develop leaders who drive change and create lasting impact across industries and communities.

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In addition to world-class academic departments in core business disciplines, the Ross School houses research institutes and centers that provide extraordinary thought leadership and learning opportunities. Michigan Ross academic programs include Full-time MBA, Part-time MBA, Executive MBA, Global MBA, MAcc, MSCM, MSE, BBA, and PhD degree programs, as well as non‑degree Executive Education programs.

The Full‑Time MBA (FTMBA) Program Office supports the learning community and goals of the School.

The Program Coordinator is responsible for supporting activities related to the Full‑Time MBA (FTMBA) Program including, but not limited to training and advising small‑medium sized student clubs, supporting Program Office‑hosted events such as Orientation, Commencement, workshops, and providing support for student‑led conferences.

Under direct supervision from the Associate Director, Student Life, this position provides functional coordination over work assignments for a specific content area of expertise. Coordinates one or more programs within the unit's scope of responsibility and coordinates all aspects of a project or program.

This hybrid position is based in Ann Arbor, MI, with an expectation of three days per week on‑site. The role may require occasional domestic travel, on‑call responsibilities, and work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization throughout employment.

Advise FTMBA Student Clubs, MBA Council, and Section Leadership (50%)

• Be lead advisor to assigned professional, affinity and social clubs.
• Manage logistics for large co‑sponsored student club conferences. Support corporate sponsorship process for student club conference. Advise students on event sponsorship solicitation and fund in‑take process, facilitate contracts, and provide guidance.
• Be lead advisor to MBA Council Vice President of Finance.
• Support on managing Council finances; evaluate yearly MBA Council budget requests and support new Council initiatives.
  Manage Section Elections from start to finish, including room reservations, coordinating student volunteers, updating documents year‑over‑year, and sharing final results with other staff and the student body.
• Be lead advisor to MBA1 and MBA2 Section Finance Chairs. Responsible for training Section Finance Chairs and manages the Section Dues for all 8 FTMBA Sections for approval of requests made.
• Maintain relationships with Ross and University of Michigan departments for club support.

FTMBA Program Support & Community Wide Programming (30%)

• Manage logistics planning and on‑site support for MBAPO‑sponsored events including Orientation, Commencement, homerooms, workshops, and more.
• Manage International Student Orientation from start to finish. Including room reservations, speakers, programming and content.
• Partner with affiliated campus entities, including other institutes or centers, schools and colleges, student clubs, admissions, alumni relations, and career services to develop and…