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.