Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Department Summary

Center for Campus Involvement Overview

The Center for Campus Involvement (CCI) is a dynamic, student-focused department within University Unions that serves all undergraduate and graduate students through programs, student organization administration, and learning and development. Through meaningful involvement, CCI creates transformative experiences, a vibrant community, and lifelong memories for University of Michigan students. CCI recognizes and supports over 1,600 student organizations through education, advising, advocacy and services. CCI also implements over 300 social, educational, and cultural programs each year, focused on building community within and beyond University Unions' facilities.

University Unions Overview

University Unions (UU) drives community building and belonging through the integration of its three student unions (Michigan Union, Michigan League, Pierpont Commons), Center for Campus Involvement, Campus Information, academic meeting and dining facility (Palmer Commons), and close partnership with Conference & Event Services and Michigan Dining to provide student-focused and customer-oriented service to the campus community. University Unions directly employs over 50 regular staff and 250 student staff.  

Job Summary

The Community & Belonging Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive DEI training education for recognized student organizations and their advisors, acting as an advocate for inclusive practices and spaces on campus. Reporting to the Manager for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Center for Campus Involvement, this role includes promoting the use of CCI's Inclusive Student Organization Success Framework and developing resources to help student organizations understand and apply DEI concepts, partnering with other campus units as relevant. The position also involves responding to student activism and potentially controversial events, providing de-escalation support, and ensuring adherence to campus policies, while offering risk management guidance for student organizations.       
 

Responsibilities*

Management of DEI Student Organization Education (35%)

Activism & Potentially Controversial Event Management (35%)

Student Advising (20%)

General Administrative Responsibilities (10%)

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

Position Criteria
These are the criteria that the hiring team will use to evaluate candidates:

Working conditions

Physical requirements

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Additional Information

This role may have reporting obligations under Title IX and Clery.

Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment and applicants for this position will not be sponsored for work visas.  

Salary may vary depending on qualifications, experience, and education of the selected candidate.

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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.

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