Join the Center for Campus Involvement Student Staff!
Looking for an on-campus or remote work position? Do you want to be part of a team that creates meaningful experiences, a vibrant community, and lifelong memories for University of Michigan students? The Center for Campus Involvement (CCI) needs students like you! CCI has student employment opportunities that can help you gain professional experience by event planning, presenting workshops to student organizations in the IdeaHub, delivering top-notch customer service and so much more!
See below for CCI's OPEN Student Employee Positions! We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2021.
Program Coordinator
Open Positions: 10
Pay Rate: $9.75 - $9.80 per hour
Hours: 10-12 hours per week. Start Fall 2021; position available Fall & Winter semesters.
Work-Study: Preferred, not required.
To Apply: Submit application materials via Student Employment website.
Deadline: Rolling.
Job Description & Responsibiliites
As part of the University Activities Center Programming Board in the Center for Campus Involvement, Program Coordinators serve as student leaders in creating involvement opportunities for the campus community. Coordinators will:
- Create, plan, implement programs with an emphasis on University Union facilities
- Promote programs to the campus community
- Attend weekly meetings and semesterly trainings in both small and large groups
- Staff at least 3 UMix Late Night events each semester
- Support other large-scale programs (i.e. Haunted Bell Tower, St. Patrick’s Day, and other office priorities/programs as needed).
Job Requirements
Individuals must be responsible, organized, dependable, and willing to take initiative in their work, along with the ability to work well with a diverse team, have strong communication skills, and demonstrate a positive attitude. While CCI will provide extensive training and resources, experience in customer service, event planning, developing, and/or hosting student-initiated activities is preferred. Additional helpful skills include experience with marketing, communications, and social media. Work-study is preferred.
Apply to be a Program Coordinator!
SORC Clerk
Open Positions: 8
Pay Rate: $9.79 per hour
Hours: 10-12 hours per week
Work-Study: Preferred
To Apply: Submit online application via SORC website
Deadline: early September
Job Description & Responsibiliites
This position is the foundation of the services that the SORC provides. It fosters invaluable customer service and problem solving skills that you will use in almost every job in the future. Everyone who works at SORC starts as a Clerk. Regardless of whether you take on additional duties for additional pay (SBC, MVO, Student Manager), you are always a Clerk.
Clerks perform the following tasks during their shifts. We teach you how to do all of this!
- Write contracts for SORC services and materials.
- Inflate and assemble balloon bouquets.
- Provide publicity consultation for student organization leaders.
- Answer phone calls and emails.
- Assist student organizations with table/chair rental for outdoors.
- Process materials submitted by customers for posting by MVOs (see description below).
- Refer customers to appropriate university resources.
- Assist guests with copies and faxes.
- Monitor and manage balloon inventory.
Job Requirements
- Excellent written communication skills are crucial, as face-to-face contact with other staff members is minimal.
- Clerks must be willing to do unexpected tasks as delegated by the managers.
- A passion for neatness and organization is essential.
Motor Vehicle Operator (MVO)
Open Positions: 6
Pay Rate: $10.88 per hour
Hours: 4-6 hours per week; Additional hours available for those also working as SORC Clerks (see "SORC Clerk" listing on this page)
Work-Study: Preferred
To Apply: Submit online application via SORC website
Deadline: early September
Job Description & Responsibiliites
If you are a good problem solver, think on your feet, and enjoy working outdoors, the MVO job might be for you! MVOs perform the following tasks during their shifts:
- Drive a university vehicle with a team of up to 3 other MVOs who:
- Deliver balloon bouquets on and off campus.
- Staple canvas advertisements onto plywood boards.
- Attach and hoist banners onto steel poles.
- Place bus signs on university buses (must be done on Sundays).
- Equipment maintenance
- (Occasionally) lift and repair 6 x 4-foot plywood Diag boards.
- Use hand tools to remove heavy-duty staples from these boards.
- Simple vehicle maintenance (add fuel, check washer fluid, etc.).
Job Requirements
- A valid driver license, knowledge of Michigan traffic laws (whether licensed in Michigan or not), and excellent driving record are required.
- MVOs must have very good communication skills and be willing to cooperate with the managers on unexpected tasks.
- MVO work is generally evening and weekend work, with the exception of balloon deliveries (we deliver as needed, 7 days a week, almost any time of day).
- MVOs must be willing to work in inclement weather. Exceptions are made for extreme weather.
MVO applicants are encouraged to apply for both Clerk C and MVO, as a dual appointment. If 4-6 hours a week isn't enough for you, you can supplement them with shift work as a Clerk.
Organization Peer Advisor (Admin)
Open Positions: 5
Pay Rate: $9.75 - $9.80 per hour
Hours: 10-12 hours per week. Start Fall 2021; position available Fall & Winter semesters.
Work-Study: Preferred, not required.
To Apply: Submit application materials via Student Employment website.
Deadline: Rolling.
Job Description & Responsibiliites
Organization Peer Advisor Admins (OPA Admins) will serve as student leaders serving student organization development and involvement on campus. Students will assist in the implementation and promotion of student resources, involvement opportunities, and campus programs with an emphasis on University Union (UU) facilities. OPAs will attend weekly meetings in both small and large groups, and assist in the operation of the Ideahub, a new student organization collaboration space.
In addition, the Organization Peer Advisor position will be responsible for promoting the success of student organizations on campus, including but not limited to some or all of the following:
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Managing detailed processes related to the success of student organizations
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Triaging student organization questions and issues via email, phone, and in-person
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Promoting student involvement by connecting students with resources and groups on campus
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Coordinating student org meeting spaces and reservations
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Encouraging policy-compliance in student organization spaces
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Completing day-to-day tasks in support of Center for Campus Involvement (CCI) initiatives
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Other duties as assigned
Job Requirements
Individuals must be able to work well with a diverse team, have strong communication skills, and demonstrate a positive attitude. The ability to be responsible, organized, dependable, and the willingness to take initiative is a must. Being comfortable with ambiguity and the ability to work autonomously will also be critical in this role. Experience in a customer service role, along with involvement in a student organization, is a plus. Individuals with evening and weekend availability will be given preference. Work-study preferred.
Apply to be an Organizations Peer Advisor!
Michigan Union Ticket Office (MUTO) Ticket Agent
Open Positions: 20
Pay Rate: $9.75 per hour
Hours: 5-15 hours per week. Start Fall 2021; position available Fall, Winter, Spring & Summer semesters.
Work-Study: Required.
To Apply: Submit application materials via Student Employment website.
Deadline: Rolling.
Job Description & Responsibiliites
The Michigan Union Ticket Office facilitates the ticketing and sales of performance arts throughout Ann Arbor and the surrounding areas, by providing practical solutions to clients wishing to establish events and affordable prices for students and residents of the community.
MUTO Ticket Agents:
- Demonstrate exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal, in person, over the phone, and digitally
- Deliver exemplary customer service to all patrons, from purchasing tickets through attending the event
- Use office resources and software to provide information about and sell tickets for upcoming events
- Cultivate an accessible, safe, and inclusive environment for all students, visitors, and guests that visit or call MUTO
Job Requirements
Applicants must be a U of M student with a work-study award from the Office of Financial Aid in order to be hired. Work study is not required during the Spring/Summer semesters, but candidates who can continue working during the school year and have Work Study are preferred. Candidates must be reliable, flexible and mature with excellent customer service skills and a high degree of attention to detail.
Schedule Info: During the school year, a minimum of 4 hours per week is expected, 8-12 hours per week on average. MUTO tickets Spring Commencement and agents who are not participating as graduates are required to work the event. Some Saturday shifts and show shifts will be required and assigned on a rotating basis. Office hours may fluctuate, but will be Monday - Saturday. During the spring, summer, and season breaks, schedules will vary. Good night and weekend availability is desirable. Candidates should also have several consecutive hours available during the week for office shifts.
Required Trainings: UU New Employee Kick-Off; DEI Basics 1 & 2; Responsible Employee/ Sexual Misconduct; Run, Hide, Fight; MUTO Agent Training
Apply to be a MUTO Ticket Agent!
These are all of CCI's currently open positions. We will be opening more student employment positions soon, so please check back for more information!