How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. Your cover letter should address your specific interest in the position, and describe experience that directly relates to the position.
Note: This is a part-time, term limited, temporary position.
Summary
The Digital Media Commons (DMC) in the James and Anne Duderstadt Center (DC) at the University of Michigan (U-M) is hiring a part time interviewer to develop an internal program.
Mission Statement
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Learning and working in environments designed for equity and inclusivity are necessary for the U-M community to make progress on solving the problems that matter most to society. In addition to collaborating with faculty and staff on projects that explicitly focus on DEI, the Digital Media Commons uses inclusive design processes in all of our work. To read more about our diversity activities, see our DEI plan here .
Who We Are
The DMC provides the U-M community with access to evolving technologies supported by experienced and passionate staff. We enable new ways to research, teach, learn, create, and explore in a student-centric environment that is interdisciplinary, inclusive, collaborative, and that promotes climate and social justice.
Responsibilities*
Under the direction of the Student Program Manager, the Ground Connections Program Assistant will develop learning materials and experiences to help undergraduate student staff members (GC Fellows) acquire knowledge, skills and competencies to support the Duderstadt Galleries and Design Labs. The following responsibilities will be carried out in close collaboration with the Gallery and Design Lab managers and with student staff members.
- Identify the Duderstadt Gallery and Design Lab learning goals and objectives from a management perspective
- Analyze needs of learners
- Develop an outline for a multi-level learning experience for each above space that meets the program goals
- Design, develop and evaluate up to 2 levels of material through an iterative process, involving student staff as participant designers
- Assist student staff in creating sustainable, effective gallery management practices for the CCA Gallery, a student-managed exhibition space for student art
The Program Assistant will also assist the Student Program Manager in evaluating and improving the overall GC Student Fellowship program’s operations, including communication practices, onboarding and training materials, and work policies. This will include attendance at weekly meetings with the Student Program Manager and leading student staff members to review student program operations, vision, and goals.
Required Qualifications*
- 1 year experience or equivalent education in art gallery administration
- Bachelor’s degree in Art & Design, History of Art, Museum Studies, or related field
- Familiarity with the Digital Media Commons’ spaces, resources, and programs or similar facilities
- Experience working in a collaborative environment
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Additional Information
Excellent benefits may be available, for details, see benefits.umich.edu/
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 Detail
Job Opening ID
233800
Working Title
Ground Connections Program Assistant
Job Title
Arts Programming Coordinator
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Vp Acad Innovation
Department
Duderstadt Ctr Ground Connect
Posting Begin/End Date
4/27/2023 – 5/04/2023
Salary
$24.00 – $24.00
Career Interest
The Arts