Preferred Candidate:

Current Spring Arbor University business student (major or minor); preferably completed BUS 325 Principles of Management; BUS 435 Principles of Human Resources; -or- MGT 432 Human Resource Management. However, we are open to considering students who have not yet completed these courses, or from outside the business school.

Hours Per Week:

In-Office (HR House): 8-10 hours per week. Typically, Mondays, Wednesdays, or Fridays - hours may vary depending on office needs Work schedule is fairly flexible during the WEEK and can easily work with the student's personal academic schedule. Duties to be performed for the hired position: Assist with the identification and collation of an online learning and development curriculum for SAU faculty, staff, and student employees. Online research on availability of existing free/low-cost courses (e.g., LinkedIn Learning) relevant to SAU training and development needs. Organize and present research findings to the Chief Human Resources Officer Help identify format and means of communicating availability and access to course materials for end users of training resources. Interact via meetings, email and/or telephone with other SAU program offices (e.g., IT, Marketing, Library) as instructed and needed in the performance of duties. Other duties in support of the HR office as may be assigned.

Other Qualifications:

Time Management:

Shows up to work on time and when scheduled, accurately tracks working hours, and communicates promptly if there is an issue with clocking hours.

Teamwork:

Ability to work in a close team environment with HR staff and other student employees assigned to the same or similar activities.

Communication Skills:

Communicates promptly with supervisor about work schedule issues. Can speak professionally to SAU employees and others when they visit the HR House. Asks clarifying questions.

Technology:

Comfort and ease with internet search engines and social media to conduct focused research online. Experience with (or willingness to learn) website administration including building out content related to duties assigned.

Adaptable and Takes Initiative:

Can adapt to changes in schedule, can take on new tasks when needed, and can work with limited supervision in the HR Department.

Professionalism and Confidentiality:

The HR House is an open work environment where sensitive information related to faculty, staff, and other student employees may be discussed and overheard; students must demonstrate maturity and the ability to maintain confidences related to any such discussions.