Job Description
Job Summary
The John H. and Patricia W. Mitchell Business Communication Lab (MBCL) at the College of Business has tutor-consultant openings for qualified applicants starting Fall, 2026. The MBCL is looking for consultants who are interested in tutoring written, verbal and digital business communication assignments at the undergraduate level. In a one-on-one environment at the COB's Mitchell Lab, tutors will coach students in a variety of audience-based communications. Sessions will be conducted in-person or virtually.
Applications must include a resume and cover letter (in one file) to be submitted to this job posting.
Basic duties:
- Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with and learn from others.
- Support undergraduate student business writers in digital, print and oral communications.
- Meet students remotely or in-person, as needed.
- Attend paid staff meetings and training
- Assist with Lab programming, as needed.
- Maintain session records.
- Ensure confidentiality of student work in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Perform duties and maintain standards according to college policies, procedures, and values
Starting pay is $15.00/hr.
Required Qualifications*
Applicants must have already taken and successfully completed BA 330, Managerial Communication with a high B to A final course grade. Must be able to work well and collaboratively with peers. Multilingual students with expertise in English are especially encouraged to apply.
Questions about this position or application process can be routed to Jennifer Coon, Director, Mitchell Business Communication Lab. [email protected]
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Decision Making Process
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. After all documents are submitted, the Business Communication Lab will reach out to schedule an interview.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Job Summary
The John H. and Patricia W. Mitchell Business Communication Lab (MBCL) at the College of Business has tutor-consultant openings for qualified applicants starting Fall, 2026. The MBCL is looking for consultants who are interested in tutoring written, verbal and digital business communication assignments at the undergraduate level. In a one-on-one environment at the COB's Mitchell Lab, tutors will coach students in a variety of audience-based communications. Sessions will be conducted in-person or virtually.
Applications must include a resume and cover letter (in one file) to be submitted to this job posting.
Basic duties:
- Demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with and learn from others.
- Support undergraduate student business writers in digital, print and oral communications.
- Meet students remotely or in-person, as needed.
- Attend paid staff meetings and training
- Assist with Lab programming, as needed.
- Maintain session records.
- Ensure confidentiality of student work in compliance with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- Perform duties and maintain standards according to college policies, procedures, and values
Starting pay is $15.00/hr.
Required Qualifications*
Applicants must have already taken and successfully completed BA 330, Managerial Communication with a high B to A final course grade. Must be able to work well and collaboratively with peers. Multilingual students with expertise in English are especially encouraged to apply.
Questions about this position or application process can be routed to Jennifer Coon, Director, Mitchell Business Communication Lab. [email protected]
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Decision Making Process
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. After all documents are submitted, the Business Communication Lab will reach out to schedule an interview.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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