Graduate Student Staff Assistant Job at University of Michigan (Ann Arbor)

Graduate Student Staff Assistant

University of Michigan

Location:
United States , Ann Arbor

Category:
Education

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

Through the Professional Development and Engagement Certificate Program, Rackham prepares graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to lead research with clarity, confidence, and global understanding. Designed for scholars working in increasingly global, interdisciplinary, and collaborative environments, the program integrates leadership development, global understanding, project management, and ethical research practices. This position provides support for the certificate program and reports to the Sr. Academic Program Manager coordinating the certificate program. This GSSA position is ideal for students that are interested in working with graduate students to expand and apply their knowledge and skills related to leadership within research.

Job Responsibility:

Manage the online dashboard to track program participant application in collaboration with Rackham ITS team
Manage participants progress to completion using the Canvas Course Management System.
Draft consistent communications to certificate program participants in collaboration with Rackham Communications team and/or Rackham PDE program managers.
Compile and analyze program evaluation and participant data and draft reports on the program for stakeholders
Respond to the needs of certificate participants via email, Canvas, and Zoom.
Assist with the planning and implementation of student programming related to the certificate program, including support of the certificate recruitment process
Assist in the facilitation/co-facilitation or direct support of workshops and programs for the certificate program when called upon to do so
Support signature and other PDE-related events, some of which may take place outside regular business hours
Assist in the planning and execution of the final ceremony/celebration
Collaborate with Rackham Communication team to develop ideas for using video, social media and marketing to connect with students and promote the program
Evaluate student submissions for the certificate
Conduct program progress reports to the certificate program managers upon request
Address questions or inquiries emailed to the PDE certificate inbox

Requirements:

Applicants must be currently registered in a Rackham graduate program
Preference will be given to doctoral students who have reached candidacy
The work described above for this position must be considered academically relevant by the department or degree program in which the student is enrolled
Experience with issues in graduate education, student development, leadership, research, and global understanding
Ability to handle multiple projects
Ability to collaborate effectively on a team
Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, prioritization, and follow-through
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work and communicate effectively and professionally with the University community as well as external community partners
Ability to work collaboratively or independently, as the task requires
Experience in delivering presentations
Familiarity with technological platforms including Canvas and Google suite

Nice to have:

Familiarity and experience with Rackham Professional Development and Engagement programming
Project management experience
Previous experience developing resource materials
Experience using Canvas, Zoom and other web based tools
Experience in designing and maintaining asynchronous and synchronous courses and modules

What we offer:

tuition
required fees
stipend (at the GEO negotiated GSSA monthly rate)
GradCare health insurance
dental insurance (Option 1)

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 25, 2026

Expiration:
February 02, 2026

Employment Type:

Parttime

Work Type:

On-site work

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