Part-Time Editorial Assistant

Job Summary

The Alumni Association of the University of Michigan is seeking an Part-Time Editorial Assistant (approximately 24 hours a week) to support the production of Michigan Alum magazine and digital newsletters by providing editorial and administrative support to the content and creative team.

In addition to the responsibilities and qualifications listed below and most importantly, candidates must share and hold to the highest regard, the same values that are uniquely inherent to the Alumni Association:

• Believe in our mission
• Be trustworthy and loyal to the Alumni Association and each other
• Be passionate about what we’re doing and be proud to be a part of it
• Be an employee who goes above and beyond the call of duty

• Be open and willing to listen to others and help in whatever way possible
• You’re dedicated to selflessly following the Platinum Rule: treat others the way they want to be treated

• You’re a creative problem solver
• You’re never satisfied with the status quo
• You find a way to say yes
• You embrace new ideas and approaches from different perspectives
• You’re collaborative, flexible and adaptive

Editorial and administrative support

• Coordinate the collection, preparation, and production of class notes, obituaries, and letters to the editor.
• Manage correspondence with alumni submitting class notes, photographs, and other editorial materials.
• Coordinate the mailing of individual magazine copies to alumni and stakeholders.
• Write brief department articles, campus news items, photo captions, or other copy as needed.
• Participate in internal and external editorial meetings, including weekly design meetings.
• Provide collaborative feedback on writing, design, and production as it relates to the magazine.
• Provide editorial assistance to the editor, including research, fact-checking, proofreading, writing, and editing.

Direct supervision is received from the senior editor

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least one year of professional or internship experience in editorial work, communications, publishing, marketing, or administration.
• Ability to coordinate multiple assignments, meet deadlines, and follow established processes.
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to utilize Google Suite, including mail, sheets, docs, slides, etc.
• Team player and a strong attitude for collaboration
• Excellent written communication skills
• A proven ability to generate creative, innovative solutions to issues with a can do attitude with a mindset to be results-driven.
• Ability to work effectively with leaders and colleagues in a multicultural and diverse environment.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

The Alumni Center is located in Ann Arbor, MI. This position is hybrid.

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.