"Student Affairs Program Specialist"

The Erb Institute is the business-sustainability partnership between the Ross School of Business and the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. Founded in 1996, the institute is recognized as a global leader in working with students, scholars, companies, nonprofits, and policymakers to improve the social, environmental, human rights, and diversity impact of business.

This part-time role is hybrid with on-site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI. Domestic travel (2-3x/year) may be required. You may work during early mornings, nights, or weekends. This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file, due to system limitations.

For a full job description, see link here. For questions about this role, email RossHRRecruiting@umich.edu.

Please note: To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Ross School of Business does not offer visa sponsorship for this position.

Purpose:

As the Part-Time Student Affairs Program Specialist, you will support the planning and execution of student-facing programs and events across the Erb Institute. This part-time role plays a key part in student recruitment for the Dual Degree MBA/MS and Undergraduate Erb Fellows programs, manages application and data processes, and helps deliver a high-quality student experience from onboarding through graduation and transition to alumni. You will report to the Student Affairs Program Manager.

• Support and execute student recruitment strategies in collaboration with Erb Institute leadership.
• Serve as an introductory point of contact for prospective students; deliver presentations across platforms and audiences.
• Manage application and review processes for student programs.
• Collect, analyze, and report on data to guide program decisions and improvements.
• Co-lead student onboarding and offboarding activities, including events and communications.
• Support scholarship operations, including process development, data analysis, and budget monitoring.
• Build and maintain relationships with students, staff, faculty, and leadership.
• Gather and act on feedback to enhance program operations.
• Contribute to Institute events, projects, and alumni engagement efforts.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 3+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experienced in public speaking and comfortable presenting in-person and virtually.
• Experience with project or event management.
• Proficiency with data management or CRM platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Monday.com).
• Experience working as a member of a team across different groups within the organization.
• Proficient in Google Workspace, Microsoft Office, and related digital tools.

Salary Information:

The posting range for this position is $26,450 - $32,650 based on the part-time (50% effort) status. This posting range reflects multiple factors involved in determining compensation, such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and other organizational needs. At Ross, it is not common for new hires to be offered a salary at the upper end of the range. Compensation decisions are based on the details of each situation.