Student Coordinator

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Job Description

Arab Heritage Month (AHM) Student Coordinator
Roles and Responsibilities

Trotter Multicultural Center (Trotter) and Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs (MESA) and the Arab Student Association (ASA) are seeking a passionate, organized, and detail-oriented Arab Heritage Month (AHM) Student Coordinator to help lead and manage logistics for Winter 2027 AHM programming. This is a unique opportunity to play a vital role in celebrating Arab culture, history, and contributions across campus and beyond.

We are excited to welcome a committed and reliable team player—someone who thrives in collaborative environments, is deeply invested in community building, and is dedicated to fostering connections, belonging, and transformational engagements through educational and cultural programming.

Thank you for your time, interest, and investment in this important work. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Position Summary

The AHM Student Coordinator will co- lead the planning and coordination of Arab Heritage Month, a campus-wide celebration involving a series of dynamic events that highlight the richness of Arab culture, identities, and experiences, alongside Trotter MESA professional staff. This position is both administrative and collaborative, involving event logistics, leadership, committee coordination, and outreach.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the coordination of all aspects of AHM programming and logistics.

• Help recruit students, staff, faculty, and community members to join the AHM planning committee (including identifying a student graphic designer).

• Help schedule and reserve space for committee meetings, beginning in early December.

• Lead planning committee meetings, including:

  • Creating agendas

  • Facilitating discussions

  • Taking and distributing meeting minutes

• Assist with the setup, implementation, and cleanup of AHM events and programs.

• Collaborate on outreach and marketing efforts:

  • Connect with student organizations and local community partners

  • Create and share promotional materials

• Identify event-related purchases in collaboration with the Trotter/MESA Program Manager, ensuring adherence to budget guidelines.

• Serve as a liaison between the Trotter/MESA Program Manager and sub-committee chairs to ensure timely progress and smooth coordination.

• Assist with other duties as assigned by Trotter/MESA Program Manager.

Job Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will be:

• A currently enrolled undergraduate student at the University of Michigan

• Self-directed and motivated

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, reliable, and accountable

• Passionate about cultural celebration, community engagement, and learning

• Comfortable leading meetings and collaborating with multiple stakeholders

• Able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently and within a team

• Exercise strong interpersonal skills – the ability to represent AHM and maintain timely communications with stakeholders, and to communicate effectively with Trotter/MESA staff advisor and other constituents

• A resume is required for the position

• Have fun!

Availability Requirements:
Must be available for weekly committee meetings, evening events, and occasional weekends between November 2026 and May 2027.

Supervision and Compensation

This position will report directly to a staff member in Trotter Multicultural Center and Multi-Ethnic Student Affairs, part of Student Life at the University of Michigan. The Trotter/MESA Program Manager will serve as the Student Coordinator’s supervisor.

• Duration: November 2026 to May 2027
   

• Hours: Up to 250 hours total (if we end up hiring two coordinators, the hours will be split)
   

• Compensation: $17/hour

Educational Value

Educational Value of the Position

General Benefits (Skills Development)

• Communication

• Coordination and Organizing

• Collaboration and Teamwork

• Leadership

• Community Building

• Reflection and Meaning Making

• Advancing Advocacy through Event/Program Development and Implementation

• Facilitation

• Time Management

Additional Benefits (Learning by Doing)

• Opportunity to work and learn alongside professional staff and faculty

• Expand Michigan education beyond the traditional classroom by applying it to real-life, hands-on issues and situations

• Diversify working experiences in intercultural settings and build a strong resume

• Exercise social responsibility and ethical reasoning through social, cultural, and educational program planning, developing, and executing

• Exercise your innovation and creativity

• Expand personal and professional networks