Urban Technology Program Coordinator
Job Description
How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.
The review of resumes will begin when the posting closes. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email. The interview process will consist of an initial 30-minute screening interview and one or two additional interviews for select candidates.
Job Summary
The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning seeks a program coordinator to help grow a new undergraduate program in urban technology, and support the development of a master's degree in urban technology. Reporting to the managing director of urban planning academic programs and also supporting the faculty directors (our organizational chart), you will provide broad-based support to the urban technology program. You will coordinate logistics related to courses and travel, purchase items, process reimbursements, plan events, and provide general administrative support. You will also take on research and communications tasks to support the degree program.
This job is situated in Ann Arbor and on-campus work is required three days a week, with a few fully remote weeks throughout the academic year and a mostly remote period from mid-May to mid-August.
Responsibilities*
- Maintain documents, files, schedules, and records relevant to the program
- Coordinate travel, including planning of airfare, ground transportation, hotels, food/restaurants. Some travel for class trips may be required as part of these responsibilities.
- Purchase supplies, process reimbursements and invoices, monitor expenses against the program's budget
- Plan events, including room scheduling, catering, visitor accommodations and honoraria, signage, event support (working events, setting up, taking down, clean up), and technology needs and set up in collaboration with our IT team
- Help prepare course materials and the scheduling of courses and meetings
- Contribute to background research, writing, and editing for the program's newsletter
- Assist the faculty directors and project manager with implementing other projects and programming as assigned
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1 or more years of experience
- Experience with event planning and coordination
- Intermediate experience with Google suite and Microsoft Office applications, experience with Adobe suite is helpful
- Exposure to or interest in cities, technology, or urban issues
Modes of Work
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
Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. Candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits.
Please note:
- Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Applicants will not be sponsored for work visas.
Our Shared Values
We aim to create a community of mutual respect and trust where everyone's backgrounds, identities, and views are represented without any threat of bias, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. Learn more about the shared values we have for our community.U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
How to Apply
A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.
The review of resumes will begin when the posting closes. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email. The interview process will consist of an initial 30-minute screening interview and one or two additional interviews for select candidates.
Job Summary
The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning seeks a program coordinator to help grow a new undergraduate program in urban technology, and support the development of a master's degree in urban technology. Reporting to the managing director of urban planning academic programs and also supporting the faculty directors (our organizational chart), you will provide broad-based support to the urban technology program. You will coordinate logistics related to courses and travel, purchase items, process reimbursements, plan events, and provide general administrative support. You will also take on research and communications tasks to support the degree program.
This job is situated in Ann Arbor and on-campus work is required three days a week, with a few fully remote weeks throughout the academic year and a mostly remote period from mid-May to mid-August.
Responsibilities*
- Maintain documents, files, schedules, and records relevant to the program
- Coordinate travel, including planning of airfare, ground transportation, hotels, food/restaurants. Some travel for class trips may be required as part of these responsibilities.
- Purchase supplies, process reimbursements and invoices, monitor expenses against the program's budget
- Plan events, including room scheduling, catering, visitor accommodations and honoraria, signage, event support (working events, setting up, taking down, clean up), and technology needs and set up in collaboration with our IT team
- Help prepare course materials and the scheduling of courses and meetings
- Contribute to background research, writing, and editing for the program's newsletter
- Assist the faculty directors and project manager with implementing other projects and programming as assigned
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
- 1 or more years of experience
- Experience with event planning and coordination
- Intermediate experience with Google suite and Microsoft Office applications, experience with Adobe suite is helpful
- Exposure to or interest in cities, technology, or urban issues
Modes of Work
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
Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. Candidates are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor alignment and transparency throughout the recruiting process.
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits.
Please note:
- Relocation assistance is not provided for this position.
- Authorization to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment. Applicants will not be sponsored for work visas.
Our Shared Values
We aim to create a community of mutual respect and trust where everyone's backgrounds, identities, and views are represented without any threat of bias, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. Learn more about the shared values we have for our community.U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
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