Part-Time Editorial Assistant

Job Overview

The University of Michigan Alumni Association invites applications for a Part-Time Editorial Assistant role, requiring about 24 hours per week. This position provides critical editorial and administrative support for the Michigan Alum magazine and accompanying digital newsletters, assisting the content and creative teams.

Core Values

• All In: Commit fully to the Alumni Association's mission with loyalty, trustworthiness, and a proactive work ethic.
• Serving Heart: Demonstrate openness, empathy, and a willingness to support others, adhering to the Platinum Rule by treating individuals as they wish to be treated.
• Solution Seeker: Exhibit creativity, adaptability, and a collaborative spirit by embracing new ideas and consistently seeking innovative solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Organize and facilitate the collection and preparation of class notes, obituaries, and letters to the editor.
• Manage communications with alumni contributors submitting editorial content and photographs.
• Coordinate the mailing process for distributing individual magazine copies to alumni and associated stakeholders.
• Write short departmental features, campus news briefs, photo captions, and other editorial pieces as required.
• Take part in editorial meetings, including weekly design discussions, providing constructive input on writing, design, and production matters.
• Assist the senior editor through research, fact-checking, proofreading, writing, and editing tasks.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent blend of education and relevant experience.
• Minimum of one year professional or internship experience in editorial, communications, publishing, marketing, or administrative roles.
• Strong ability to manage multiple tasks, adhere to deadlines, and follow procedural standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and excellent written communication skills.
• Proficiency with Google Suite tools: mail, sheets, docs, slides, etc.
• Effective team collaborator with a positive, results-oriented approach and willingness to innovate.
• Capacity to work well in a diverse and multicultural environment.

Work Conditions and Location

This position reports directly to the senior editor and offers a hybrid work mode—partly remote and partly onsite at the Alumni Center in Ann Arbor, MI. Work arrangements are subject to annual review and adjustments as needed.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of Michigan is dedicated to maintaining a respectful workplace and providing equal opportunity employment to all, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.