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 highlight your experiences that directly relate to this position.

With questions about the position or office please email UMSI's Career Development Office at [email protected], for requests for accommodations or support with the application process please email UMSI Human Resources at [email protected].

Job Summary

Reporting to the Assistant Director of Undergraduate Career Education, the Career Education Coordinator will coordinate activities that are critical to forwarding the schools goals for continued prominence in the information educational field. You will have a desire to work in a high-functioning, progressive career services unit, with an accomplished and diverse student population & staff. You will contribute to our positive and inclusive work community by building trusting partnerships across the school, continually learning, and creating impactful experiences. You will approach this work with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in mind; treat others with respect, and in a manner where individuals feel they belong.

Who We Are

The School of Information is a progressive, interdisciplinary professional school that offers five academic programs. UMSI delivers elegant and ethical solutions connecting people, information, and technology. The school was one of the first iSchools in the nation and is the premier institution studying and using technology to improve human-computer interactions. Our school mission is to create and share knowledge so that people will use information - with technology - to build a better world.

CDO Mission and Commitment to DEI

The UMSI Career Development Office (CDO) is an innovative career development office managing career development education, services, resources, and programs that are both curricular and co-curricular in nature. We accomplish our goals of helping students achieve career success and satisfaction by aligning our work to support the School's mission and the mission of the University and are guided by the following mission and principles:

We aim to provide career education programs, courses and individualized coaching services that empower UMSI students to use their strengths in designing successful strategies for lifelong career management.
We engage with employers locally and globally to create high-touch, personalized partnerships to facilitate beneficial recruiting relationships.
We aim to be collaborative as we stay at the forefront of career development best practices among all iSchools and career centers nationwide and globally.
A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is a core principle of our team and our work.

Why Work at 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 (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Family Leave)
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Dental and vision insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Tuition support program

Responsibilities*

Career Coaching

Provide career coaching to all UMSI students with a specialized focus on BSI and AMDP students, covering topics such as resumes, cover letters, portfolios, LinkedIn profiles, career exploration, job/internship search strategy, networking, interviewing, and negotiation approaches.
Develop and assess outreach campaigns for target populations (i.e. new transfer students) and to promote specific services (i.e. portfolio reviews).
Exercise discretion concerning matters of significance pertaining to coaching and student development to ensure compliance with FERPA and the Clery Act.

UMSI Internship Program Coordination

Coordinate internal internship approval process each semester maintaining systems, forms, spreadsheets, and running reports.
Collaborate with team to facilitate student communications, which may include developing and assessing outreach campaigns to promote the Internship Program and managing the internship inbox to triage and answer student questions.
Develop a working understanding of Internship Program policies, and policies related to course enrollment and CPT work authorization to communicate with students and answer questions.

Student Experience

Facilitate a range of career workshops, presentations, and panels.
Develop an area of expertise in information-related careers across industries.
Create or enhance career resources according to student career interests, current job search trends, and recruiting/labor trends.
Collaborate with the Associate Director to support systems used to engage with students, which may include facilitating tutorials for students, troubleshooting issues, creating and updating student accounts, and running reports.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree, or equivalent combination of education, certification, and experience.
Minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in advising, coaching, counseling, and coordinating programs.
Demonstrated interest in supporting student career education
Strong relationship-building with demonstrated ability to effectively engage and communicate with individuals from diverse backgrounds and identities.
Proven skills in providing quality service through developing, delivering, and evaluating programs and projects.

Work Schedule

Punctual, regular attendance is required. May require working during non-business hours and on weekends.

Work Locations

Will require travel to multiple locations on campus, and may require travel off campus. Your main office workspace is located in our UMSI Engagement Center.

Modes of Work

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.

Additional Information

NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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.