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PDE Programs-GSSA for Summer & Fall 2026

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and must be attached as the first page of your resume. The letter should address your specific interest in and fit with this GSSA position. Please include your University Department/Program affiliation and year in graduate studies.

Job Summary

Rackham Graduate School seeks a GSSA to oversee and provide assistance with programming

that supports our graduate student community. The Graduate Student Programming Coordinator GSSA is a new position with the Professional Development and Engagement (PDE) Office that will assist the Assistant Director of Professional Development and Engagement with the maintenance and creation of programs, resources, and initiatives related to assisting incoming students at Rackham, health and wellness, and financial education. The aim of the position is to coordinate programs that support different graduate student populations.

Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Professional Development and Engagement

Programming Coordinator GSSA will also assist with the curation of digital content, delivery systems, and podcasts for the graduate student community.

Appointment Period: Summer half-term 2026 and Fall 2026. (This position is for one term with renewal contingent upon completion of performance expectations and available funding).

Estimated FTE: 50% (20 hours per week)

Compensation: This appointment provides tuition, required fees, stipend (at the GEO negotiated GSSA monthly rate), GradCare health insurance, and dental insurance (Option 1).

Number of applicants from last academic year: N/A (previous position has been renewed for several years and no applications were submitted).

Course Description

The Graduate Student Programming Coordinator GSSA is a new position with the Professional Development and Engagement (PDE) Office that will assist the Assistant Director of Professional Development and Engagement with the maintenance and creation of programs, resources, and initiatives related to assisting incoming students at Rackham, health and wellness, and financial education. The aim of the position is to coordinate programs that support different graduate student populations.

Responsibilities*

+ Liaison with campus offices and internal departments at Rackham when called upon

+ Assist Assistant Director of Professional Development and Engagement with Grad School 101 Programming relating to health and wellness and financial education

+ Coordinate the GradWell Podcast Initiative

+ Conduct focus group/needs assessment with student affinity communities when

+ necessary;

+ Coordinate programs/workshops when needed

+ Create content for Grad School 101 Canvas portal for new students

+ Assist with other signature events and initiatives as needed;

+ Attend team meetings;

+ Draft documents and program materials when needed;

+ Assist with the development of program evaluation tools; and

+ Generate outcome summary report.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

NOTE: SOME FLEXIBILITY OF SCHEDULED WORK HOURS IS REQUIRED, INCLUDING EVENINGS OR WEEKENDS ON A PRIOR SCHEDULED BASIS.

Required Qualifications*

Applicants must be currently registered in a Rackham graduate program. Preference will be given to doctoral students who have reached candidacy. Students who are unsure if they are in a Rackham graduate program should check their graduate program listing in http://www.rackham.umich.edu/programs-of-study (http://www.rackham.umich.edu/programs-of-study.) .

Applicants must be currently registered in a Rackham graduate program. Preference will be given to doctoral students who have reached candidacy. Students who are unsure if they are in a Rackham graduate program should check their graduate program listing in http://www.rackham.umich.edu/programs-of-study.

+ Familiarity with the needs and challenges of graduate students;

+ Previous experience with student support programming;

+ Experience delivering programming in virtual formats, including familiarity with

+ Canvas, Zoom, and other virtual platforms

+ Ability to work as part of a team and capacity to exercise independent initiative;

+ Excellent oral and written communication skills including the ability to maintai confidentiality in matters of a sensitive and confidential nature;

+ Ability to handle multiple projects with excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines;

+ Strong organizational skills; and

+ Knowledge of personal computer productivity tools including word processing,spreadsheets, presentation and electronic communication, social media, podcasting and calendaring software packages.

Desired Qualifications*

+ Experience leading and managing teams in a professional setting

+ Experience assessing needs and outcomes

+ Experience in creating, delivering and promoting podcasts is highly desirable

+ Previous experience with administration and facilitation of workshops and programs

How You'll Grow

The GSSA position will strengthen professional competencies in the following areas:

+ Developing program design skills

+ Digital content creation and management

+ Program assessment and improvement

+ Best practices in graduate student success

+ Community-building in higher education environments

+ Student should be able to present a proposal/paper regarding their experience at a local/regional conference in their field.

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Contact Information

Questions regarding this position may be emailed to **artale** @umich.edu Applicants may request the status of their application from the appointing unit.

Decision Making Process

Applications will be reviewed following the posting deadline and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Selected candidates will be asked to complete a program creation assignment as part of the interview process.References will be contacted for selected candidates; the selected candidate will also be required to submit a letter from their academic advisor supporting their acceptance of this position before hire is finalized.

**Paul Artale, Assistant Director of Professional Development and Engagement** is leading this search.

Every effort will be made to have a hiring decision by **January 30th, 2026**

Selection Process

Applications will be reviewed following the posting deadline and selected candidates will be contacted for an interview. Selected candidates will be asked to complete a program creation assignment as part of the interview process.References will be contacted for selected candidates; the selected candidate will also be required to submit a letter from their academic advisor supporting their acceptance of this position before hire is finalized.

GEO Contract Information

The University will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, marital status, familial status, parental status or pregnancy status, sex, gender identity or expression (whether actual or perceived), sexual orientation, age, height, weight, disability, citizenship status, veteran status, HIV antibody status, political belief, membership in any social or political organization, participation in a grievance or complaint whether formal or informal, medical conditions including those related to pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, arrest record, or any other factor where the item in question will not interfere with job performance and where the employee is otherwise qualified. The University of Michigan agrees to abide by the protections afforded employees with disabilities as outlined in the rules and regulations which implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Information for the Office for Institutional Equity may be found at https://oie.umich.edu/ and for the University Ombuds at https://ombuds.umich.edu/

Unsuccessful applications will be retained for consideration in the event that there are last minute openings for available positions. In the event that an employee does not receive their preferred assignment, they can request a written explanation or an in-person interview with the hiring agents(s) to be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon time.

This position, as posted, is subject to a collective bargaining agreement between the Regents of the University of Michigan and the Graduate Employees' Organization, American Federation of Teachers, AFL-CIO 3550.

Standard Practice Guide 601.38, **Required Disclosure of Felony Charges and/or Felony Convictions** applies to all Graduate Student Assistants (GSAs). SPG 601.38 may be accessed online athttps://spg.umich.edu/policy/601.38 (https://spg.umich.edu/601.38) , and its relation to your employment can be found in MOU 10 of your employment contract.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

273068

Working Title

PDE Programs-GSSA for Summer & Fall 2026

Job Title

GRAD STU STAFF ASST

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Rackham Grad School

Department

Rackham Prof Dev & Engmnt

Posting Begin/End Date

1/19/2026 - 2/02/2026

Career Interest

Graduate Students

Graduate Student Staff Assistants (GEO)