Student Jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

The Graduate Assistant (GA) supports the AVP of Campus Operations & Student Success by creating social media content, coordinating and executing campus events, maintaining and revising university web pages, and providing test proctoring support when the librarian is unavailable.

Key Responsibilities:

Digital Media and Communications

• Capture and curate photos and videos of campus life
• Write platform appropriate social media content (Instagram & Facebook) to increase engagement and reach
• Collaborate with the CUW Social Media Specialist to ensure that pictures and content are well crafted and audience appropriate.

Website Maintenance

• Revise and maintain assigned university web pages for accuracy, accessibility, and timeliness
• Update content, images, links, and event information using the university style guide

Event Planning and Execution

• Plan, promote, and execute events that support campus operations and student success
• Manage logistics such as reserving spaces, submitting facilities/AV requests, coordinating catering, and ordering supplies
• Promote events through flyers, email, digital signage, and social media
• Track attendance and evaluate events, making recommendations for improvement

Grant Writing Support

• Conduct searches for funding opportunities from federal agencies, foundations, private organizations, and other sources
• Assist in drafting grant proposals
• Track submission deadlines and maintain grant calendar
• Help prepare progress reports for funded projects as needed

Test Proctoring Support

• Serve as backup test proctor when the librarian is unavailable, following established proctoring protocols
• Verify identity, maintain testing integrity, document incidents, and safeguard materials per university policy and applicable standards (e.g., FERPA).

Minimum Qualifications

• Current enrollment in a graduate program; good academic standing.
• Strong written, visual, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work occasional evenings/weekends for events.

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Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.