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

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Job Opening at Tauber Institute

TAUBER INSTITUTE EVENTS COORDINATOR

LOCATION: Ross School of Business, E-2600 area

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

·      Plan and execute events and meetings

·      Facilitate admissions process for Taube; prepare and review applications, work with Managing Director and RSB Admissions on applicant decisions, and schedule interviews.

·      Partner with Program Coordinator to manage and execute Plant Tours and Leadership Advantage Modules

·      Serve as Office Administrator

Looking for someone to work 30 - 40 hours per week 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.  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. 

Facilitate admissions process for MBA and Graduate Engineering applicants to the Tauber program.  Organize, review, and summarize applications and essays for 250+ Tauber applicants; schedule applicant interviews with Managing Director.

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 mid-July or early August start date.

Job Opening at 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.