How to Apply

You must supply a copy of your current resume and a cover letter to be considered.  As a part of your cover letter, please provide the name of a faculty member in your graduate program who would be willing to attest to your performance in the program and recommend you as a Graduate Student Ambassador.

Applications will be reviewed and on-campus interviews with selected candidates will be conducted immediately after the position closing. For additional information or to ask questions, please contact Erin Strom at [email protected] or by telephone at (810) 762-3171.

Responsibilities*

The Office of Graduate Programs is seeking currently enrolled UM-Flint graduate students to work as Graduate Student Ambassadors. Students will be hired to serve the following purposes:

• Reach out to prospective students who have recently requested information on your graduate program. This is typically done via email and/or text; the number of messages and days of the week will vary depending on the volume of prospective students and your availability. It is flexible.
• Serve as an on-campus/virtual representative for your program. Upon request, you may be asked to arrange on-campus and/or virtual meetings with prospective student(s) of your program, according to your availability.  As a part of an on-campus visit, you may be asked to do any of the following:
  • Give a departmental tour and/or tour of campus
  • Introduce the student to other students and/or faculty in your program or department
  • Allow the student to sit in on a class/lab with you    
• Assist at recruitment events as requested such as open houses, webinars, etc.
• Provide content for our Graduate Programs social media accounts, blogs, etc.
• Other duties as requested

The pay rate for the Graduate Student Ambassador is $15.00 per hour.  The number of hours worked per week will average between 2-4 hours.  Position is flexible for both a full-time student and/or a full-time working professional.

Required Qualifications*

• Currently enrolled UM-Flint graduate student
• Have completed at least 6 credit hours in your graduate program at the time of application
• Overall graduate GPA of 3.0
• Must provide the name of a faculty member in your graduate program who would be willing to attest to your performance in your program and recommend you as a Graduate Student Ambassador. Please include the name of this UM-Flint faculty member in your cover letter.
• Native language of English, or a score of 84 or better on the TOEFL, 6.5 on the IELTS, or 110 Duolingo (or equivalent score on another language exam)
• Pleasant & outgoing personality
• Willingness to work with prospective students with email or via telephone, virtually, and/or in-person 
• Ability to make phone calls/text from your personal cell phone

Additional Information

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Background Screening

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U-M EEO/AA Statement

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