Job: Senior Intercultural Programs Advisor Position at CGIS (U-M)

Deadline: June 25, 2021

The Center for Global and Intercultural Study is currently seeking applicants for a Senior Intercultural Programs Advisor. The posting can be found on the UM jobs website as job ID 199522. Please encourage qualified candidates to apply.

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

The start date for this position will be in August 2021.

Mission Statement

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.

Who We Are

The Center for Global and Intercultural Study (CGIS) develops inclusive and accessible educational opportunities around the globe, primarily for LSA undergraduates. Our academically rich programs foster intellectual curiosity and intercultural understanding by encouraging students and faculty to engage with host communities through conscious and responsible participation. CGIS offers over 100 programs in 40 countries, from short-term summer programs to traditional semester- and year-long study abroad. CGIS is committed to furthering diversity within study abroad.

Responsibilities*

Responsibilities of the Senior Intercultural Programs Advisor position include the following:

Advising - 40%

Manage a portfolio of CGIS programs, work with CGIS marketing staff and campus partners to promote programs, provide information about financial aid options and admissions requirements / processes, provide general advising concerning program selection and student life aspects of studying abroad such as health and safety, diversity, cultural immersion, academic and career goals. Respond to student, parent, faculty, and staff inquires via phone calls, walk-in sessions, appointments, and e-mails during the various stages of off-campus program participation including pre-application, pre-departure, onsite, and U of M. Facilitate the application process, application review, the admissions process, program coordination, and post-program processes. Hold pre-departure orientations and unpacking sessions, serve in mentorship role to CGIS advisors.

Oversight of Policies, Procedures, and Student Conduct - 20%

Ensure all CGIS students meet pre-departure requirements. Coordinate background checks, hold disciplinary meetings, implement behavioral contracts, and update students' files as needed. In conjunction with Health and Safety Coordinator and Director, respond to student disciplinary issues onsite, coordinate response to disciplinary cases with appropriate units on campus and with partners abroad. Serve as a resource for advisors concerning challenging communications with students, parents, partners, etc. Manage departmental record retention policies related to student and program materials. Participate in various working groups, serve as a point of contact with the Office of Financial Aid, LSA Scholarships, and other units as appropriate. 

Promote Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - 10%

Mentoring advisors around how to support and advise students with different social identities in the pre-departure, while abroad and return phases. Help develop and facilitate identity based sessions as part of partnerships with other units on campus such as Trotter Multicultural Center, Comprehensive Studies Program, Spectrum Center, Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, etc. and/or pre-departure orientation. Maintain the diversity handbook. Partner with the International Center to support Incoming exchange student on campus specifically addressing diversity, equity, and inclusion challenges international students may experience on campus.

Student Employee Supervision - 5%

Interview and make hiring decisions for the CGIS student assistant. Supervise CGIS student assistant, approve time, identify projects and provide feedback. 

Incoming Exchange Programming - 15%

Develop and oversee comprehensive intercultural programming plan to support incoming exchange students. Identify ways to maximize student learning and resources by strategically partnering with other offices where appropriate. Act as a liaison with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions and coordinate arrival services with the Office of New Student Programs and University Housing. Set and maintain a budget for incoming exchange initiatives and organize extracurricular activities. Assist students with course registration, visa and insurance issues, student involvement, and other areas of concern. Track exchange balances and facilitate relationships with partner institutions.

Special Projects - 10%

Participate in after-hours emergency response rotation. Draft, update, and serve as point of contact for faculty and program handbooks. Assist with advisor training. Conference travel and site visits as appropriate. Other projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree, first hand experience participating in or leading an intercultural program; experience advising undergraduate/graduate students; minimum of two years of previous experience working for a study abroad office or provider organization; knowledge of intercultural pedagogy; ability to handle multiple assignments for varied programs with strong organizational skills and attention to detail; ability to work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and partner institutions from many different backgrounds; demonstrated commitment to diversity

Desired Qualifications*

Masters or other advanced degree; some knowledge of U of M policies and procedures; experience with StudioAbroad software

Additional Information

Salary note: $49,000-$53,000 with a higher salary possible for extremely well-qualified candidates

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the College’s Guiding Principles, and sustain the excellence of LSA.  

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion visit https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.html

To learn more about LSA’s Guiding Principles visit http://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/faculty-staff/human-resources/lsa-staff-guiding-principles.html

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job: SEVIS Coordinator (U-M)

Deadline: June 4, 2021

How to Apply

Complete the application online through the U-M Careers page.

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Department Summary

The U-M International Center provides a variety of services and programs to assist international students, scholars, faculty, and staff at the University of Michigan, as well as U-M students seeking opportunities to study, work, or travel abroad. For more information about the International Center and its services, see internationalcenter.umich.edu.

Job Summary

The SEVIS coordinator manages and coordinates batch reporting to the Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), and mitigates University risk by ensuring compliance with federal government reporting requirements.  The SEVIS Coordinator serves as a key U-M contact for the Terra Dotta ISSS (International Student and Scholar Services) solution, which will be implemented in 2021, compiles and publishes periodic and ad hoc statistical reports, and provides internal production support for various IT applications used by the International Center.

Special Note:  The incumbent will play a key role in the Terra Dotta implementation project scheduled for the summer of 2021.  The incumbent will be expected to perform tasks using U--M’s PeopleSoft PASS system and International Center queries and databases used to support or supplement PASS, prior to the full transition to Terra Dotta ISSS in late 2021.  In reference to the internal ticketing system, the incumbent will assist with the use of Footprints, prior to the transition to Team Dynamix.

Responsibilities*

Terra Dotta ISSS Management and Production Support (50%)

• Serve as the primary coordinator for the Terra Dotta ISSS solution at U-M and as liaison to U-M IT staff and to the vendor. Provide expertise to the primary users of the Terra Dotta ISSS solution (International Center staff, Rackham International Admissions, and the Office of Undergraduate Admissions.)
• Monitor database functionality, data feeds, and batch processing; and validate data; troubleshoot errors in coordination with the Terra Dotta vendor and with U-M’s ITS.
• Manage the batch transfer of international student and scholar data to the Department of Homeland Security’s Student and Exchange Visitor Information System (SEVIS), including initial SEVIS registration/validation for new students and scholars, and periodic (Fall/Winter Terms) SEVIS registration for all F-1 students, as required by Federal regulations. 
• Monitor batch files for errors and resolve or route to the appropriate person for resolution. Contact students as needed to resolve data issues.
• Monitor changes to the SEVIS batch schema.
• Develop Terra Dotta queries, reports, request configurations (“e-forms”) and workflows, in consultation with IC and admissions staff.
• Participate in testing and validation of new Terra Dotta functionality.
• Audit and ensure data integrity and consistency among the various systems involved in SEVIS data reporting, including U-M’s student information system (M-Pathways), Terra Dotta, and SEVIS.
• Assist with business process analysis as needed to fully implement Terra Dotta functionality.
• Communicate with staff and university stakeholders regarding Terra Dotta’s technical changes and updates. 
• Maintain campus-wide SEVIS business process documentation and train campus partners on using Terra Dotta.
• Actively participate in Terra Dotta user groups.

Compliance with U.S. Government Regulations and Requirements (15%)

• Monitor SEVIS alerts and Terra Dotta reports and contact students or recommend actions as appropriate.  Take or recommend immediate action on information that could negatively impact an individual’s immigration status.
• Maintain updated knowledge of SEVIS reporting requirements and procedures.
• Respond to University or U.S. government requests for data validation.
• Serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO).
• Maintain updated knowledge of basic F and J immigration regulations. 
• Monitor international student /scholar compliance with F and J immigration regulations.
• Assist in processing new student check-ins.

International Center Information Technology Production Support (20%)

• Facilitate the implementation and provide internal production support for the “ticketing system” used to track student /scholar communications and certain requests.
• In coordination with the International Center’s health insurance team and ITS, provide auditing, reporting, and troubleshooting for international student and scholar insurance data managed in M-Pathways (PeopleSoft).
• Provide internal assistance and production support for various IT applications used by the International Center, and liaise with Student Life Technology Solutions and U-M Information Technology Services (ITS) as appropriate.
• Maintain updated knowledge of and familiarity with IT applications used by the International Center.
• Develop and update IC internal processes, in collaboration with others in the IC.
• Identify and research areas for technical improvements to International Center processes, monitor effectiveness of new processes, and suggest and implement changes or enhancements, as appropriate.
• Develop and modify queries and reports using PS Query and Business Objects to monitor data integrity and consistency, and regulatory compliance, and for use by IC staff.
• Explore and implement new technologies with IC management team approval.

Statistical Reporting (10%)

• Convert data into concise understandable reports and create user-friendly data visualizations.
• Compile and publish statistical reports, including the International Center’s annual report.
• Respond to periodic and ad hoc statistical inquiries from U-M units and external entities.
• Effectively manipulate display, and visualize data, using tools such as Excel and Tableau.
• Query datasets for specific reporting purposes and verify results against underlying data.

Communications and Other Duties (5%)

• Initiate regular International Center targeted electronic communications with international students and scholars, and University departments as determined by report or query results.
• Initiate International Center targeted electronic communications to individuals or specific groups of students as requested by International Center staff.
• Respond to student requests for assistance related to their M-Pathways records, such as address formatting for SEVIS.
• Assist with International Student/Scholar Orientation, including new student check-in procedures.
• Participate in International Center and Division of Student Life meetings, committees and workgroups, and campus-wide technical and business process committees.
• Additional responsibilities and projects, as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree
• U.S. citizen or permanent resident status (a federal requirement for Designated School Officials and Alternate Responsible Officers)
• Three or more years of demonstrated experience in an information technology area related to the duties to be performed
• Ability to query datasets for specific reporting purposes and verify results against underlying data
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and Google suite, advanced proficiency with spreadsheet software
• Working understanding of relational database technologies and query tools
• Demonstrated experience developing, documenting, and improving business processes
• Experience training others

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with immigration case management software
• Experience with Terra Dotta ISSS
• Familiarity with PeopleSoft/Oracle student information systems
• Demonstrated experience with and understanding of student records data and human resources data
• Experience in a University setting
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with advanced database management, database reporting tools, and demonstrated knowledge of relational database concepts and structures
• Demonstrated experience with data analysis methodologies and strategies
• Experience using Tableau
• Demonstrated experience developing queries and reports using PS Query  and Business Objects; experience using SQL
• Basic knowledge of XML
• Basic knowledge of HTML/web technologies
• Demonstrated knowledge of IT security foundational concepts
• Basic understanding of F and J immigration regulations, particularly as they apply to SEVIS compliance
• Worked, studied, or lived outside the U.S. or comparable cross-cultural or second language acquisition experience

Additional Information

Position Criteria (Candidate Characteristics): These are the criteria that the hiring team will be evaluating the candidate for skills (i.e. communication, presentation, organizational, etc.)

• Excellent organizational, analytical, problem-solving/troubleshooting, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently using discretion, and handle confidential information.
• Ability to multitask, meet deadlines and adapt to changing demands and priorities.
• Scrupulous attention to detail to coordinate database and reporting requirements, and federal reporting deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; effective communication with non-native speakers of English.
• Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate

Job: Student Services and Outreach Coordinator (U-M)

Deadline: rolling, apply as soon as you are able to

 

Note: you must apply through the U-M Careers website

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume.  The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. 

The English Language Institute (ELI), an academic unit of the University of Michigan’s College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA), seeks an energetic, detail-oriented student services and outreach coordinator with excellent communication and customer service skills and a global outlook to serve as a member of ELI’s administrative team. The ELI serves a diverse range of international students, scholars, and GSIs from across campus. For more information about the ELI, please visit our website. 

This position reports to the ELI director. It supports ELI’s academic programs in English for Academic Purposes and ESL/EFL Teacher Education, its GSI Program, its co-curricular and extra-curricular offerings, and its general office operations. Key responsibilities of the position are oversight of the application process for ELI’s summer intensives and other fee-based programs and coordination of ELI’s Conversation Circles program, which provides informal language practice and cultural insights to several hundred international students and scholars at U-M each semester. This position also directly supports ELI’s efforts to foster a more inclusive, equitable campus climate and further LSA’s and U-M’s DEI strategic goals. 

Mission Statement

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.

Responsibilities*

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Academic Programs

• Curriculum Support
  • Work with the ELI director to create teaching schedules
  • Attend and maintain records for Curriculum Committee meetings
  • Oversee course building/course creation and CARF processes for the department
• General Student Services
  • Oversee course and room scheduling; course evaluations; class permissions; LSA Course Guide maintenance
  • Assist with scheduling and attendance records for ELI advising, language clinics, and workshops
• ELI Summer Programs
  • Oversee ELI summer program application process and serve as primary contact for students
  • Liaise with U-M International Center on visa process and to schedule post-arrival check-ins and orientations
  • Support faculty coordinators in program planning and implementation
• International GSI Program
  • Coordinate summer program classrooms, course registrations, and course credits for ELI 994 course for international GSIs
  • Maintain GSI departmental contact list

ELI Conversation Circles

• Recruit facilitators and participants by publicizing program across campus
• Orient and support volunteer facilitators and foster community and engagement among them
• Supervise student assistants to manage all aspects of this year ‘round program

Outreach

• Liaise with LSA Undergraduate Education Communication and Events team to publicize ELI offerings and maintain ELI visibility on campus
• Represent ELI at campus fairs and other outreach events (occasional evenings required)
• Maintain mailing lists and create content for ELI website, social media accounts, and email campaigns
• Oversee and coordinate content for ELI’s social media accounts with support from student staff

General Administration

• Compile and maintain data records for all academic programs, course enrollments, language clinic and workshop attendance, student demographics, and other needs arising
• Monitor and respond to ELI informational emails
• Attend and maintain records for Faculty/Staff meetings

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

• Support ELI in helping foster an inclusive campus climate for individuals from all cultural and language backgrounds
• Serve as an advocate on campus for international graduate students and scholars at U-M

Required Qualifications*

• Associate degree and at least four years of office experience
• Prior work experience in a student services role in a higher education department
• Familiarity with MPathways and People Soft or other student-management systems
• Strong skills in the use of electronic work resources, including MS Office Suite and Google Tools
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong rapport with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to positively represent the ELI and its programs on campus
• Ability to work efficiently and productively as a member of a team on multiple assignments in a dynamic work environment
• A strong attention to detail and accuracy, and the ability to establish priorities and keep deadlines

Desired Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in humanities, social sciences, or education
• Knowledge of U-M, College of LSA and/or International Center policies and procedures
• Previous experience working in an ESL/English for Academic Purposes department
• Experience living/studying/working abroad, or as a second-language learner

Additional Information

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the College’s Guiding Principles, and sustain the excellence of LSA.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion visit https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.html

To learn more about LSA’s Guiding Principles visit http://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/faculty-staff/human-resources/lsa-staff-guiding-principles.html

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job: GSI - Fall 2021 - REEES 395 (U-M)

Deadline: March 9, 2021

How to Apply

To apply, students must complete the steps below:

Apply through https://careers.umich.edu/. Job ID: 194633

Please upload the following documents as one PDF document with your application: (1) a cover letter, and (2) CV (including names of two faculty references).

The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experiences that directly relate to this position. If you have held a GSI position at U-M, as part of your cover letter please provide the course title, number, term, and faculty instructor for each course taught. Please also attach E&E summary sheets for the U-M courses where you have been a GSI.

Posting begin date:  February 23, 2021

Posting end date:  March 9, 2021

Notification date:  March 31, 2021

Applicants may request status of his or her application at any time.

Course Description

From the earliest times as a state, the polities of the East Slavs, and, later, Russia attempted to find a way in a competitive international environment despite disadvantages and challenges. Even as it became the largest country in the world (by territory), the Russian Empire and then the Soviet Union were confronted by rival states that threatened -- and felt threatened by -- the colossus that stretched from central Europe to the Pacific Ocean.

Russia's history is of radical social experiments, the rise of a Great Power, and then the descent into defeat. Yet, this is the country that provided an influential model of a kind of state socialism, and it played a key role in the defeat Nazi Germany, before becoming one of the great antagonists of the Cold War.

Another striking paradigm is that Russia, always “late to the table” in European culture, and so different from Western-European cultural patterns, has, despite (perhaps, in part, because of) its evident disadvantages and its frequent claim of a distinct path, made stunning and very original contributions to world literature, music, and the arts.

This course explores the extraordinary history of the East Slavs before modern times, then of the Russian Empire, later of the Soviet Union, and now of today’s Russian Federation, with some reference to the fourteen other states that emerged in 1991 from the collapse of the Union: Ukraine, Belarus’,  the countries of “Central Asia”, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and the Baltic republics.

The course is interdisciplinary; the story is told from different perspectives, through the lenses of a number of invited lecturers from various departments and schools, bringing together the methodologies of the Social Sciences and the Humanities.

Michael Makin, Professor of Slavic Languages and Literatures, will direct the course and give the core lectures. Discussions, films, and readings will contribute to the understanding of a much misunderstood part of the world.

The humorist Will Rogers once said, "Russia is a country that no matter what you say about it, it's true. Even if it's a lie, it's true. If it's about Russia." Come and find out what really is true and what might be false about the country that Winston Churchill famously called "a riddle wrapped in a mystery inside an enigma."

Appointment period:  Fall Term, 2021

Course name: REEES 395 - Russia and the Soviet Union: Reform, Revolution, and the Socialist Experiment

Lecture meets Tue/Thu 4-5:30 pm.  See the Fall Term LSA course guide schedule for details.

FTE:  Two positions at 0.50 FTE

Responsibilities*

• GSIs will attend all lectures and films;
• Lead 2 discussion sections per week;
• Grade assignments and exams (with faculty oversight);
• Assist in preparation of exams and lecture materials;
• Hold weekly office hours;
• Be available over email to students and the instructor and assist students in case they have questions pertaining to the course;
• Meet regularly with the course instructor.

Required Qualifications*

Applicants must be in good standing in a University of Michigan graduate degree program and be eligible for a graduate student instructorship or staff assistantship.

Desired Qualifications*

Priority will be given to applicants who have an academic background on Russia/Former Soviet Union and knowledge of a language of the region, and who intend to pursue an academic career (including teaching) focused on the region. Strong preference will be given to applicants who are continuing full-time students who have prior experience as a GSI.

Contact Information

Please address applications to Professor Michael Makin. Send inquiries to crees.fellowships@umich.edu.

Decision Making Process

A CREES faculty committee will review the applications and select the GSIs on or before March 31, 2021. All GSI appointments are subject to administrative approval.

Selection Process

A CREES faculty committee will review the applications and select the GSIs on or before March 31, 2021. All GSI appointments are subject to administrative approval.

Job: W21 paid student opportunities with the UM Global Health Design Initiative

Deadline: March 1, 2021

 

The University of Michigan Global Health Design Initiative is seeking part-time student temps to remotely support translational research and program development activities. Students will perform project-related work virtually. Project topics include:

• Global Health Technology Implementation: Students will explore pathways for implementing global health technologies that were developed by student teams at the University of Michigan.
• Clinical Trial Preparation: Students will work with clinicians and research staff to plan a small-scale clinical study to evaluate an assistive device for removing subdermal contraceptive implants.
• Design Thinking Curriculum Development: Students will develop a sustainable and scalable model for delivering design thinking curriculum to non-engineers at a partnering institution in Ghana.
• Postdoctoral Training Program Development: Students will support the design of a new postdoctoral training program to build local research capacity in order to accelerate the development, implementation, and scaling of global emergency medicine and maternal health technologies.

The positions are open to undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines, with hourly wage rate dependent on experience. Interested students should send their resume and a cover letter to Caroline Soyars (csoyars@umich.edu). Students should specify the project(s) that interest them in their application. Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until March 1st, 2021.

Internship: DHRC Belgrade Centre for Human Rights Fellowship

 Deadline: February 22, 2021

Overview

The Donia Human Rights Center (DHRC) in partnership with the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights (BCHR) (Belgrade, Serbia) seeks applications for a fellowship to support a virtual summer internship with the Belgrade Centre.

The successful applicant is expected to spend eight weeks, between May and August 2021, working virtually with the Belgrade Centre for Human Rights team in different programs: Asylum and Migration Program, Criminal Justice Programme, Youth Program, and Rule of Law and Human Rights Program.

The fellowship provides a stipend of $5,000 to defray the costs of living for eight weeks. Applications will be reviewed by a review committee from DHRC and Belgrade Centre for Human Rights. If COVID-19 restrictions and conditions permit travel to the Belgrade Centre, the fellowship will provide an additional $1,000 to reimburse travel expenses.

Upon completion of this virtual internship, fellows are expected to deliver a presentation of their internship projects and experiences, and submit a written reflection to DHRC.

The goal of the fellowship is to support an advanced LSA student with demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in human rights. Applications will be evaluated on the quality of the statement of purpose, the applicant’s record of achievement, and their promise for the internship position with Belgrade Centre for Human Rights (BCHR). Apply on M-Compass!
 

Position Description

The fellow will conduct research of comparative international human rights standards, attend different meetings and BCHR conferences (which are in English), prepare short policy papers in line with instructions of BCHR, and participate in online campaigns implemented by BCHR, etc. The fellow will be responsible for timely management of the task given by the BCHR Program manager.

Application Deadline: Wednesday, February 22, 2021

More information about this virtual internship position including desired qualifications and skills, eligibility, and application procedure can be found on the DHRC website. Please apply on M-Compass.

Contact Information: is-fellowships@umich.edu  

 

Please note: For summer 2021, this internship opportunity will be conducted virtually if a U-M Travel Restriction is in place for international travel to Belgrade, Serbia. A U-M Travel Restriction prohibits undergraduate student travel for U-M Related Travel experiences. If U-M sponsored international travel is allowed for this destination at the time of the internship, the decision to host the internship virtually or in person will be mutually decided at the discretion of the host institution and successful applicant.

 

Job: University of Michigan International Student Adviser/Graduate Student Liaison

Deadline: 10/22/2020 

The International Center, a unit within the Division of Student Life, focuses on student learning and the development of the whole student in an inclusive campus community. In collaboration with its campus partners, the International Center serves the international population, facilitates intercultural and international education, and works to foster a global campus community.  The International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) team, housed within the International Center, primarily assists F-1 international students and J-1 exchange visitors on the University’s Ann Arbor campus. 

The International Student Advisor (ISA) and Graduate Student Liaison will serve as a Designated School Official (DSO) and Alternate Responsible Officer (ARO) for the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor’s F-1 and J-1 program, be responsible for outreach to graduate students and to graduate student organizations, and provide case management for the International Center’s International Student/Scholar Services team. 

If interested, please follow this link:

myumi.ch/BoVD7 

CFP: 11th Annual International Graduate Student Workshop

Deadline: November 30, 2019

MEDICINE, MADNESS, AND MALADIES OF THE MIND IN ARMENIAN STUDIES PAST AND PRESENT 

In recent years, the history of medicine, mental illness, and the literary, anthropological, and sociological studies of madness have gained a remarkable momentum internationally. Still, there have been virtually no substantial studies of a premodern and modern understanding of medicine, madness, and maladies of the mind in Armenia and its Diaspora. This interdisciplinary workshop aims to interrogate the stories of both medical and psychiatric sciences as well as that of the concept of madness in Armenian political, historical, literary, and cultural discussions in the past and present.

The Armenian Studies Program invites early-career scholars (graduate students or those who defended their dissertations in the last three years) who critically employ concepts of madness and mental illnesses in their work on Armenian history, society, and culture. The aim is to bring together a group of scholars from a broad range of disciplines. These include but are not limited to history, science, medicine and technology studies, psychology, anthropology, literature, political science, gender and sexuality studies, sociology, art history, film studies, and cultural studies.

Job: Graduate Program Coordinator

Deadline to Apply: Open until filled, apply as soon as possible

How to Apply

Please apply online here

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Department of Political Science is one of the top tier political science departments in the world with a diverse intellectual community dedicated to excellence through research and teaching. The Graduate Program Coordinator serves as a critical member of our highly skilled student services team. This person is responsible for providing a broad range of services to our approximately 110 graduate students and the faculty who teach and advise them.  The Political Science Department depends on our staff to work successfully in a team environment as well as work independently with minimal supervision. An enthusiastic and welcoming personality is very important, as are strong customer service and critical thinking skills. The Political Science Department is always looking for new and improved ways to support our constituents and the Graduate Program Coordinator is integral to our administrative team in the creation, evaluation, and implementation of those efforts.

Responsibilities*

The Graduate Program Coordinator’s primary responsibilities are to support all aspects of the graduate program, which include but are not limited to:

Graduate Program Administration – Assist the faculty Director of Graduate Studies and the Academic Program Manager in tracking graduate student milestones and progress to degree. Act as the primary department liaison with the College of LSA, Rackham Graduate School, the English Language Institute, International Institute, and administrative teams for our joint programs in Public Policy and the School of Social Work.  Works with Undergraduate Program Coordinator and Director of Graduate Studies on finalizing GSI assignments.

Graduate Admissions and Recruitment – Handle all administrative aspects of the admissions process including application material prep, communicating with prospective students, answering questions from applicants and members of the Admissions Committee, and coordinating with administrative staff from the Ford School of Public Policy and the School of Social Work on joint-degree applications. This includes managing a pool of approximately 400 applicants annually, assisting faculty and graduate students with access to applications through the online application evaluation tool, and pulling reports on prospective students as needed. Organize all logistics of a three-day recruiting visit to campus for 20-25 admitted doctoral students, including accommodations, meals, air and ground travel, event itinerary, and faculty-student meetings.

 Event Planning and Management – Fully responsible for all aspects of planning and executing the logistics of major departmental graduate program events, including: a reception for graduating doctoral students; an annual three-day department conference featuring 10-12 visiting undergraduates and faculty advisors (Emerging Scholars Conference); annual three-day recruitment weekend for admitted graduate students; new doctoral student orientation and welcome activities; and an annual conference for 3rd year doctoral students’ research presentations.

Awards and Fellowships – Responsible for processing applications for all departmental awards and assisting students and faculty with nominations for various awards from other University of Michigan units including but not limited to the Rackham Graduate School, the Center for Political Studies, and the International Institute. This includes sending calls and reminders throughout the year regarding award deadlines, facilitating the selection committee process and decisions, and communicating awards decision results.  Also responsible for processing all graduate department financial aid awards through the student financial aid system in Wolverine Access.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion: Works as part of a highly collaborative staff and, as such, plays a significant role in our department’s diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.  In particular, this person will be involved in brainstorming and executing plans to increase diversity among our graduate applications and eventual admitted cohorts; evaluating event programming to ensure questions of inclusivity and access are considered at all times; engaging our large alumni community; and reviewing processes and procedures to ensure all students in our program receive equitable support and resources.

Required Qualifications*

Associate degree and at least 4 years of relevant experience. Some experience in student services or in an administrative staff role in higher education; ability to work as a member of a team; outstanding interpersonal communication skills; ability to produce accurate work with strong attention to detail; ability to exercise discretion and good judgment; demonstrated high quality customer service skills; ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously and successfully meet deadlines.

Desired Qualifications*

Fluency with M-Pathways or equivalent software for student administration, financial, and HR functions; experience using LSA’s Management Reporting System and/or Business Objects; familiarity with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA); experience working in an academic department in collaboration with faculty administrators.

A successful candidate will be a critical thinker, an innovative problem-solver, and will demonstrate the initiative to suggest, develop and enact improvements to our programs. This person should be flexible and comfortable with the reasonable level of change that accompanies and enables our department’s success. An interest in a career in student services and higher education is expected.

Additional Information

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the College’s Guiding Principles, and sustain the excellence of LSA. 

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion visit http://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/about/diversity--equity-and-inclusion.html

To learn more about LSA’s Guiding Principles visit http://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/faculty-staff/human-resources/lsa-staff-guiding-principles.html

Additional Information

Salary Range: $40,000-$53,000, higher salary may be offered, based on selected candidate’s experience.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.  Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Mission Statement

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.  The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:

Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.

Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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Job: Librarian for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, U-M

Deadline: ASAP 

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Click HERE to apply.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Library is one of the world’s largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant University community that is home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual research expenditures approaching $1.5 billion a year. To enable the University’s world-changing work and to serve the public good, the library collects, preserves, and shares the scholarly and cultural record in all existing and emerging forms, and leads the reinvention of the academic research library in the digital age.

The University Library has a strong commitment to Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies, maintaining outstanding general and special collections, which are among the strongest in the nation and support a large number of faculty, graduate students, and undergraduates in a wide range of disciplines. This position is part of a collegial, dynamic, and creative International Studies Team comprised of advanced subject specialists and technical service professionals, highly committed to public service and the values of scholarly knowledge exchange.

We seek an energetic, creative and service-oriented individual to serve as the Librarian for Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies and liaison to the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, the Armenian Studies Program, and the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia. This position works closely with a team of catalogers specialized in the languages of the regions and other librarians across the humanities and social sciences to support high-impact interdisciplinary collections and services, including participation in digital projects and initiatives.

The University of Michigan Library is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and encourages all employees to fully incorporate their diverse backgrounds, skills, and life experiences into their work.

Responsibilities*

• Instruction:  Design and teach library instruction classes in Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies to students as requested by faculty; teach training sessions and workshops to the university community regarding diverse library resources.
• Liaison Activities: Serve as the liaison to the Department of Slavic Languages and Literatures, the Armenian Studies Program, and the Weiser Center for Europe and Eurasia, and provide outreach to other related academic departments and the local community. Seek opportunities for partnerships with faculty and librarian colleagues.
• Research Services:  Provide specialized reference service and research consultations for faculty and students in the area of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies.
• Collection Development: Provide leadership and coordination for acquiring, managing, and assessing Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies collections in all formats and languages that support research and instruction in those fields.
• Professional Development and Service: Engage in research, digital scholarship, scholarly publication, and professional service activities appropriate to academic librarianship and the disciplines served.

Required Qualifications*

• A master’s degree or higher (or equivalent) in the areas of Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies or related fields; OR ALA-accredited master’s degree in Library or Information Science.
• Significant professional or paraprofessional work experience in a research library or equivalent research setting.
• Spoken and written proficiency in Russian.
• Reading knowledge of at least one other language used by populations of the regions of coverage.
• Familiarity with major Slavic, East European and Eurasian Studies library resource vendors, current bibliographic tools in print and digital form, and core reference resources in the humanities and social sciences.

Desired Qualifications*

• One or more years of teaching experience in library or academic setting.
• Knowledge of cataloging and access issues for non-English language and analogous non-Roman script materials.
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to outstanding public service and user education for a diverse academic community.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development.
• Experience performing effectively in and successfully contributing to a diverse and inclusive workplace environment.

Additional Information

Benefits, rank, salary

Appointment is anticipated at the Assistant or Associate Librarian rank. Salary and rank dependent on the candidate's qualifications and experience. Librarian appointments carry with them increased expectations regarding professional development, professional engagement, research, and service, in keeping with the library's process for librarian promotion and advancement.

The target salary range for this position is $55,000 - $60,000 for the Assistant Librarian rank and $63,000 - $70,000 for the Associate Rank. The actual salary offered may vary based on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.

The University of Michigan offers excellent benefits and wellness opportunities.

This position receives 24 days of vacation a year, paid sick leave with provisions for extended benefits, as well as opportunities for professional development and travel. TIAA-CREF and Fidelity Investments retirement options available.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.