New Job Opportunity at TAUBER INSTITUTE

TAUBER INSTITUTE EVENTS COORDINATOR/OFFICE ADMIN

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Plan and execute events and meetings
• Manage admissions process for the Tauber Institute: Prepare and review applications, work with Managing Director and Admissions on applicant decisions, and schedule interviews.
• Partner with Program Coordinator to manage and execute Plant Tours and Leadership Advantage Modules.
• Provide data entry and general office support.
• Serve as Office Administrator

Looking for someone to work 10-15 hours per week during the Fall semester and 40 hours per week during the Winter semester with Tauber Institute staff and faculty in the planning and execution of logistics for all Tauber Institute events, conferences, corporate meetings, student programs, and other Tauber-sponsored initiatives.
Train with current Events Coordinator during Fall semester. During Winter semester exercise considerable discretion and independent judgment with regard to proposals, quotes, and negotiation of contracts with venues and services. Responsible for on-site management of all events, including banquet services, materials, space and AV. Coordinate design, printing, mailing, publicity and registration for all events. Process and rationalize directions and input from multiple sources. Monitor and evaluate event success and develop/implement changes to ensure continuous improvement. Execute events within budget, track all expenses and assist in conducting reconciliations and preparing reports on activity costs.
Manage admissions process for MBA and Graduate Engineering applicants. Organize, review, and summarize applications and essays for 250+ Tauber applicants and schedule applicant interviews.
Validate and enter data into Access database(s). Perform data analysis. Provide general office support (prepare mailings, support full-time staff).
Function as the informed initial point of contact for Tauber Institute inquiries (current/prospective students, general questions, etc.). Update and maintain student and corporate records in Tauber Institute databases.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s degree with 2-4 years demonstrated work experience and successful results in events management, customer service or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must have demonstrated ability in problem identification and resolution with excellent analytical skills. Knowledge of University practice, policies and procedures is desirable.
High-energy personality with superior verbal and written communication skills. Proactive manner with excellent organizing aptitude and attention to detail. Ability to pleasantly and professionally interact with students, faculty and senior-level corporate executives while representing the Tauber Institute in a positive, up-beat manner. Ability to work independently and in a team environment while meeting multiple, simultaneous deadlines.
Previous experience in event planning is highly preferred. Must works well under pressure. Demonstrated success in establishing, maintaining, and executing projects within budget. MS Office skills especially in Word and Excel are required; PowerPoint skills are desirable.
Please send resume and cover letter to Diana Crossley, Managing Director, Tauber Institute for Global Operations, 701 Tappan St., Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1234 or at dianak@umich.edu. Would prefer a late August/early September start date.

RLI Volunteer Opportunity: RLI Foundation Session Event Photographer (August / September 2011)

There is a volunteer opportunity available for a Foundation Session (August 29-September 1, 2011) photographer to take candid shots throughout all activities. Please contact Kelly Glover, Project Coordinator (and MBA2 partner) with interest.

Volunteer Opportunities!

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer! I can't believe how fast it is going by.

We are beginning to organize some events for July/August, so remember to check the calendar on the Partner's website so you don't miss out on anything.

Also, incoming Partners will once again have the opportunity to participate in Global Citizenship Day and/or the RLI Foundation Session Events. For Global Citizenship Day Partners will be helping Gleaners Community Food Bank of Southeastern Michigan make a difference in the lives of those in need living in Detroit. For the RLI Foundation Session Events Partners can volunteer as event staff.

I highly recommend participating if you have the time. Both events are a great way to meet other partners, and volunteering at the RLI Foundation Session is a great way for Partners to share their MBA's first Ross experience.

Anyone interested in volunteering should contact Kelly Glover, Project Coordinator (and MBA2 parnter), at RossLeadershipInitiative@umich.edu.

Job Opportunity at Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise

Events Coordinator
Erb Institute for Global Sustainable Enterprise
Stephen M. Ross School of Business
School of Natural Resources and Environment
University of Michigan

Primary Function
The Event Coordinator will plan and manage the logistics of scheduled events including Erb Speaker Series, Erb Colloquium, Visiting Post-Doctoral Candidates, External Advisory Board Meetings, Conferences, Recruiting, Alumni, and Community Events.

Duties
Assist with planning, coordination, and communication of internal and external events. Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinating travel, lodging and catering, on-site and off-site event logistics, and project support.

• Managing and executing project plans and schedules for multiple concurrent projects in cooperation with Erb Institute staff as appropriate. Answering event-related inquiries from registrants.

• Negotiating pricing and schedules with vendors, and tracking project costs in cooperation with the Financial Administrator.

• Managing event registration, marketing, and publicity in cooperation with the Marketing Communications Specialist.

Necessary Qualifications
Strong administrative and project management skills. Ability to work independently and to exercise initiative as a critical member of a team. Must be able to set priorities, work simultaneously on numerous tasks, meet deadlines, and keep professional records. Must be able to work professionally with the public and to serve as a representative of the Erb Institute. Excellent oral and written communication skills are required as are strong attention to detail, deep dedication to customer service, and a team approach to work. Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel and a willingness to learn new web applications is necessary. Must be able to work an average of 20 hours per week on a flexible schedule that allows for extended hours during special events.

Desired Qualifications
Previous experience and interest in event management.

Contact Information
Please send your resume to msdawne@umich.edu

Job Opportunity at the CENTER FOR ACTION-BASED LEARNING

Temporary Program Coordinator
Working Title: Team Project and Recruiting Coordinator (Ross Partner)

FLSA: Non-exempt, Temporary
Hours/Week: 40 /wk
Shift/Hours/Days: Days/8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m./ M-F
75% Appointment – seasonal position – August through mid-May.

Duties to be performed:
Assist in the planning and implementation of the MBA core course Multidisciplinary Action Project (MAP) Program; with support to the Ross Leadership Initiative. The main responsibilities are to assist in project recruiting and the operational support of MAP recruitment efforts; plan and coordinate student travel to international destinations; provide administrative support as needed for other Center for Action-Based Learning programs, with emphasis on RLI in the late summer and early fall.


Current and Expected Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities
Assists the managing director with MAP project recruiting of Fortune 500 corporations and high profile nonprofit organizations worldwide from September through mid-December. Assist the assistant director of International projects, January through May with relationship management of international sponsors, planning of travel arrangements of over 200 MBA students traveling abroad between March and April each year, and financial reporting of student expense reports. Must be comfortable handling personal documentation and sensitive materials. Provides administrative support for Action Learning Center projects/events, as needed.


Qualifications required for this position:
A bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible program planning experience is required. Ability to professionally interact with corporate sponsors, students, and faculty while representing the MAP Program in a positive, enthusiastic manner is required. Must be able to handle ambiguity. Must have demonstrated ability in problem identification and resolution. Must be self-motivated and detail oriented with excellent oral and written communication skills. Must be able to work independently, and function well in a team environment. Must be a quick learner with the ability to multi-task. Must be proficient in MSWord and Excel.


Desired Qualifications for this position:
Previous professional consulting, marketing or sales experience with international travel background is highly desirable. Experience in the development and coordination of academic programs is helpful. Experience with bookkeeping and general accounting practices very desirable. Knowledge of University practices and polices desired.



If you are interested in the position above, please send your current resume to Gale Amyx, Managing Director, Center for Action-Based Learning at GAmyx@umich.edu. In your email, also include your availability for interviewing during Go Blue Rendezvous 2011 (GBR). If you will not be attending GBR, please mention that and we will make alternate interview arrangements. Please contact Erica Brady, who is currently in this role, with any questions – Geiselma@umich.edu or 734-763-0631.

Be A Film Extra!!

Hope everyone one had a great Valentine's Day!

Are you availabnle the week of March 14? If so, you could be a film extra in George Clooney's new film, "The Ides of March", which will be filming on the University of Michigan's Ann Arbor campus.

If you would like to be considered as an extra for the major motion picture and can commit a full weekday (up to 12 hours) of your time, please send an email with your name, age, height, weight, phone number and a recent picture to IoMExtras@gmail.com . Include "March Volunteer" in the subject line.

For updates and additional information, please visit www.RyanHillCasting.com .

Check out the original article on WXYZ's website:
http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/region/washtenaw_county/%22ides-of-march%22-featuring-george-clooney-calls-for-extras-in-ann-arbor

Job Opening at the Zell Lurie Institute

Administrative Assistant for Venture Capital Programs

Description:

This half-time, academic year position (approximately 20 hours per week during the academic year) will generally provide administrative assistance to the three student-run venture funds. Primarily this position will assist the directors and students in the Social Venture Fund and the Frankel Fund, and to a lesser extent, the Wolverine Venture Fund. The three funds are all action-based-learning course experiences housed in the Zell Lurie Institute at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan. While the bulk of Fund Administrator’s day-to-day direction will come directly from the Directors of the ZLI venture funds, as part of the Zell Lurie Staff, additional assignments can be anticipated.

This position will primarily handle the administrative requirements of the student-run Funds so they can run more smoothly, the students can have a better experience, and the fund directors can spend more time continuing to develop better ways to teach the subject matter required for the Funds. Each Fund conducts business and invests real capital as would a small venture capital firm. Establishing clear and regular communications to the multiple stakeholder groups associated with the fund, including students, advisors, faculty, co-investors, entrepreneurs and donors is an important part of the position.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communications skills are required to interact well with students, applicants, and alumni advisors in person, by phone, and through written communications. Ability to compose and prepare routine correspondence, draft policies and procedures, and prepare communications to the stakeholders is important.
• Excellent word processing, Excel spreadsheet, and PowerPoint presentation skills.
• Minimal bookkeeping/Excel skills are required for maintaining budgets, facilitating accounts payable and investment disbursements.
• Ability to work independently and with minimal direction is very important.
• Good organizational skills for not only the efficient processing of the workflow but also for planning advisory board meetings, company presentations, and similar group activities sponsored by the Funds.
• Good interpersonal skills are also very important.

Reporting Relationships:

The Fund Admin will become part of the Zell Lurie Institute staff reporting to the Institute’s associate director. The bulk of Fund Administrator’s day-to-day direction, however, will come directly from the Directors of the ZLI venture funds.

Please address inquiries and/or interest to Carolyn Maguire cmaguire@umich.edu