Job Summary
Disability and Accessibility Support Services (DASS) seeks a dedicated and dependable Student Assistant to support a fellow student in a physics lab setting. This role involves assisting with writing, note-taking, communication, and documentation tasks to ensure students can effectively engage in and complete lab activities and assignments.
Must be available to work Tuesdays and Thursdays between 9:30 am and 12:30 pm
Responsibilities*
- Writing Assistance: Assist the student in writing lab reports, assignments, and other required written communication, adhering to academic standards and guidelines.
- Documentation Support: Help the student manage and organize lab data, ensuring accurate and coherent documentation.
- Collaboration: Work closely with the student to understand their specific needs and provide tailored support.
- Communication: Maintain consistent communication with the student and lab instructor to align on tasks and deadlines.
- Confidentiality: Protect the privacy and confidentiality of the student's academic work and personal information.
- Additional Support: Perform other related duties as needed to ensure the student's successful participation in the lab.
Required Qualifications*
- Be a registered University of Michigan-Flint student and have a desire to create an equitable and inclusive environment.
- Familiarity with Physics
- Strong communication skills
Modes of Work
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan
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
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/?
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
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 three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth 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.
