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Last updated: 1/22/03
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Winter 2003 Co-op Positions
#W 39 CO-OP POSITION: Marketing Assistant
SALARY: $9-11/hour Hours per Week: 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist with marketing campaigns. Computer work, merge lists for mailings. Developing market strategies for target marketing to select groups. Will be encouraged to be creative to develop new strategies. 30% phone work to assist with client seminars. Daily computer work including updating and maintaining database. Very autonomous work. Possibility to work in operations area as well.
MAJOR: Any
LOCATION: Farmington Hills, MI
#W 38 CO-OP POSITION: Recruiting (Human Resources)
SALARY: to be determined Hours per Week: 20 or 40, flexible
JOB DESCRIPTION: Work closely with the Recruiting Team to provide high quality staffing services to clients. Primarily responsible for checking references, verifying degrees, formatting resumes, scanning resumes, entering candidate information into database. Also may be involved in conducting technical and behavioral interviews and initial telephone screening of candidates. Student pursuing Bachelors Degree (General Business, Liberal Arts, Human Resources, Marketing, or related). Must have excellent communication skills (both written and verbal). Proficient with MS Office software, particularly MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook. Professional and positive attitude. Work hours are flexible, accepting applications for both full and part-time. There is a good opportunity for advancement upon graduation for the right person! Email resume to the co-op office.
MAJOR: Any
LOCATION: Southfield, MI
#W 37 CO-OP POSITION: Law Clerk
SALARY: $9.00/hour Hours per Week: Mondays and Wednesdays
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist in multiple-service law firm. Handle files. Potential for promotion to law clerk. Some law library work. Excellent opportunity to interact in law office. Need a co-op on Mondays and Wednesdays.
MAJOR: Any
LOCATION: Detroit, MI
# W 36 CO-OP POSITION: Marketing/Outreach
SALARY:$9-10/hour Hours per Week: 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Articulate and promote the agency's services at community expos, events, health fairs. Assist with event planning. Assist with PowerPoint presentations and making contacts with interested organizations. Set up health fair "booth" and disseminate materials. Serve as a liaison from the agency to other community agencies. Learn to research resources for senior citizens and contact lists for fundraising. Develop and implement an action plan to identify and accommodate the needs of low-income and minority individuals. Establish linkages with organizations and individuals to assist non-English speaking senior citizens. Work with contracted service providers to increase services to targeted groups. Document and maintain activity and client contact records. Learn about community resources. Must be articulate and have car to attend special events. Ideal candidate would have excellent interpersonal and communications skills with clients and other professionals needed, good problem-solving skills, excellent organizational skills. Also looking for innovative student who follows through on work assignments efficiently and timely and in a professional manner.
MAJOR: ANY COMM HPS
LOCATION: Wayne, MI
# W 35 CO-OP POSITION: Curator's Assistant/Collections Management
SALARY:$8-10/hour Hours per Week: 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist museum curator in researching and cataloging the currently uncataloged collections. Opportunity if you are seeking experience in artifact research, handling, and digitizing a collection. Ideal candidate would co-op Winter and Summer. Courses in history, American Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, museum studies, anthropology are helpful. Ability to work independently, strong desire to work with museum collections. Knowledge of artifact care, experience with collections management software is a plus.
MAJOR: HIST AMST ANTH ARTH ANY
LOCATION: Dearborn, MI
# W 34 CO-OP POSITION: Underwriting
SALARY: $13.00/hour Hours per Week: 20 or 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Will train co-op to determine monthly premium rates for renewal groups, develop rate requirements for prospective groups, develop proposals for businesses or financial arrangements for group accounts, prepare annual ERISA reports and period settlements, research responses to customer inquiries, perform data analysis for annual renewals and settlement accountings. May have permanent offer at graduation. Pay based on credit hours. APPLY NOW. WILL INTERVIEW WEEK OF DEC. 9.
MAJOR: ANY BGS MATH QUALIFICATIONS: Statistics
LOCATION: Southfield, MI
# W 31 CO-OP POSITION: Youth Specialist
SALARY: $9.00/hour Hours per Week: 20 or 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Work as part of a treatment team for residential program. Children are 10-17 years old who have been neglected or abused. 2 weeks orientation; on-going training. Work in cottage where 10 children live. Take part in setting goals for the kids and helping them achieve them. Multiple terms of co-op preferred. $8.95-9.50/hour. More job details available. Any experience working with children will be a plus.
MAJOR: ANY BEH PSYC SOC
LOCATION: Farmington Hills, MI
# W 30 CO-OP POSITION: Chemistry Technician
SALARY: $11-14/hour Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: The primary responsibility is to perform NSF 61 faucet testing for a corporate analytical services Chemistry laboratory. Testing includes solution preparation, exposure testing of faucets, sample management, and contact with underwriter's laboratory field engineers. The ideal candidate would possess good organizational and teamwork skills. Mechanical aptitude is a plus. Secondary responsibilities include wet Chemistry analysis for environmental applications. Completion of General Chemistry and Organic Chemistry Lab classes (or equivalent experience) constitutes the minimum completed coursework for this position. Co-op in Research & Development. Additionally, the co-op will do necessary preparation prior to the instrumentation stage of the testing procedure. Will be trained. First work term pay: $11.75 hour for soph, $13 for juniors, $14 for seniors. 2 terms co-op preferred. Must be available for 8:30-5 shift.
MAJOR: CHEM ESCI
LOCATION: Taylor, MI
# W 26 CO-OP POSITION: Lab Co-op
SALARY: $11/hour Hours per Week: 30-40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Help set-up testing for new equipment for testing procedures. Student will be responsible for making paint, doing drawdowns, and data entry into the computer, along with other tasks associated with the color computer. Position in Research and Development Decorative Coatings Division (North America). This division is responsible for formulating and testing paint formulas that will be sold to the architectural market (used for houses, decks, etc.).
MAJORS: Science
LOCATION: Pontiac, MI
# W 25 CO-OP POSITION: Legal clerk
SALARY: $8-10/hour Hours per Week: 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Compose letters referencing case numbers to court
clerks for filing. Prepare complaints and answers to them. Notify court
clerk of proof of service. Routine communications regarding collection
and distribution of legal
documents.
MAJOR: ANY
LOCATION: Dearborn, MI
# W 23 CO-OP POSITION: Human Resources
SALARY: $ 11-12/hour Hours per Week: 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist with reference checks, logging resumes into human resources database, updating computer files after interviews, tracking candidate information.
Location: Ann Arbor
Major: Any
# W 22 CO-OP POSITION: Finance/Business
SALARY: $ 11-12/hour Hours per Week: 20-30
JOB DESCRIPTION: Projects may include any or all of the following areas of finance: Attach Insurance bills to the general ledger. Keep up with employees on COBRA or LOA. Billing. Determine flex spending reconciliation forfeiture from 2001 and reconcile schedule for 2002. Develop database with individuals, positions, potential bill rates, etc. Tie fixed asset system to SEA and actual assets. Assist with getting project accounting information into a database where it is more accessible. Gather data from 2001-2002 by project. Determine gross margin by project/client. Gather data on pass-throughs invoiced/incurred to comply with SAB 101. Assist with travel issues from recent merger with Celeris (filing, reviewing ER's, itineraries, etc). Assist in accounts receivable with invoicing (filing, statements, standard invoices, entry into Navision). Assist with matching accounts payable documentation and following up on missing items. Assist with 2003 budget such as setting up files, preliminary research. Create master list of available pass-through expenses for project contracts. Set up filing system for accounts receivable, enter contract info into some sort of database. Assist with month-end closing to speed the process. Work with staff to develop separate expenditure tracking for new Amgen Alliance pass-throughs. Strong Excel and Word skills. Interest in doing research, data entry.
Location: Ann Arbor
Major: Any, Economics
# W 19 CO-OP POSITION: Employment Training Specialist
SALARY: $8.50/hour Hours per Week: 20 or 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist clients and employers using internet resources
for job opportunities. Refer clients to appropriate employment and training
programs. Complete reports on employment activity. Screen applicants for
program
eligibility. Schedule appointments. Review completed forms for accuracy.
Note files and records. Job develop and refer clients to employers. Assist
clients with job search skills. Write job orders. Interest in human resources,
education or social work is a good fit.
MAJOR: ANY PSYC SOC
QUALIFICATIONS: HUMAN RESOURCES Microsoft Office
LOCATION: Southfield, MI
# W 17 CO-OP POSITION: Public Relations
SALARY: $7.00/hour Hours per Week: 020
JOB DESCRIPTION: Agency promotions, research, proposals, special
events, direct mail copy for clients in law enforcement, travel/tourism,
education, the arts. Write press materials such as press releases, biographies
and pitch letters.
Media relations: pitching, coordinate interviews. Jr/Sr only. Reliable
transportation and knowledge of MS Office. Possibility for permanent employment.
$6-9/hr. Faculty rec. letter a plus. Wrtg test. PT/FT
MAJOR: ANY COMM ENGL
QUALIFICATIONS: PC skills Microsoft Windows Writing
LOCATION: Detroit, MI
# W 16 CO-OP POSITION: In-plant Waste Management
SALARY: $10/hour Hours per Week: 20-30
JOB DESCRIPTION: Work with In-Plant Services Manager (IPSM) and
environmental teams to ensure maximum efficiency and compliance of their
waste streams, in addition to providing support on waste stream mapping,
RRR Program development and implementation, third party vendor management,
and cost savings through upstream analysis. This position offers a wide
range of experience and real world knowledge in the field of industrial
environmental management. Part of on-site team for all hazardous and non-hazardous
waste management. Assist IPSM with the management of core and non-core
business; generate written projects proposals and other correspondence
as needed to ensure quality communication between our client, the IPSM
and Waste Management.
---Assist with the supervision and management of all third party waste,
environmental vendors, and sub-contractors on the
industrial customer sites. This includes all preparation, scheduling,
and tracking of all shipments of recyclables, trash, hazardous, and non-hazardous
wastes.
---Assist with providing single invoicing and financial reports to the
clients, along with the being the single point of contact for all matters.
This includes tracking all Waste Management's internal costs for the project
and providing regular profit and loss updates to the Territory Manager
---Assist with the development and implementation of special projects
such as recycling programs, waste mapping, safety
programs, trash dock efficiency studies
After first semester of co-op, get even more hands-on management training.
No experience necessary. 3-4 hour safety courses when hired. Prefers long
term commitment, part-time during school year and full-time in summer.
Co-op program will be training for well-rounded managers for permanent
position upon graduation. Need resumes ASAP!
MAJOR: Any Science major. Must be third or fourth year student.
Must have excellent written, oral communication skills
and the ability to work within a fast paced manufacturing environment
and have a desire to learn. Must have reliable
transportation.
LOCATION: Romulus, MI
#W 12 CO-OP POSITION: Teacher's Assistant
SALARY: $10.00/hour Hours per Week: 20 or more
JOB DESCRIPTION: Unique opportunity as employee of this public school, preparing students for an international diploma. Assist a teacher (based on your major -- history, science, literature, French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Latin, art) with entering grades, tutoring, special projects with individual students. Flexible hours during the school day. Prefer an August to June commitment but will consider fall co-op only too. Particular need for science background. May 2002 is the best time to apply.
MAJOR: ANY
LOCATION: Bloomfield Hills, MI
# W 09 CO-OP POSITION: Communications
SALARY: $13.00/hour Hours per Week: 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide support to company public relations activities. Oversee logistics of company's merchandise program. Provide writing support for intranet and newsletter. Writing skills important. Good interpersonal, computer, internet, teamwork skills needed. Must be dependable, able to multi-task, work under pressure. Prefer a student who has learned about press releases in class. Any relevant coursework or work experience would be helpful. Preferable schedule would be T and Th. Willing to start someone now!
MAJOR: ANY
QUALIFICATIONS: Writing
LOCATION: Auburn Hills, MI
# W 02 CO-OP POSITION: Public Relations
SALARY: $8.00/hour Hours per Week: 20 or 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Write press releases, advisories, memos, newsletter articles. Assist account team with client events such as press conferences, facility openings, receptions, automotive meetings and conferences. Schedule pickup and delivery of projects and manage small projects. Track media coverage. Account maintenance work will include updating media lists, write fax cover sheets, fax, copy to clients, and take materials to clients and vendors. Wide variety of agency work. Prefer full days, but not required. Co-ops hired to permanent in past. Writing experience is a big plus - Journal, Lyceum.
MAJOR: ANY COMM ENGL
QUALIFICATIONS: Communications Marketing Writing
LOCATION: Troy, MI
Summer 2003 Co-op Positions
# S20 CO-OP POSITION: Production Assistant
SALARY: $7.00/hour Hours per Week: 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Camera operator. Learn to produce television segments. Camera set-up. Learn director and producer tasks in the field. Catalog videos, logging content and creating database. Learn audio board and all technical aspects. Learn to use character generator. Set up lighting. On-location audio production. Tape dubbing. Second term: editing, independent projects. Multiple terms. $7/hour for work in studio, $10/hour for camera work.
MAJOR: ANY
QUALIFICATIONS: PC skills
LOCATION: Dearborn, MI
# S 19 CO-OP POSITION: Operations Research Analyst
SALARY: $11.20/hour Hours per Week: 20 or 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Will be trained to assist in economic analysis
or in developing cost estimating of weapons systems. Support logistics
and inventory management, tactical and combat vehicle development programs.
Case studies. Searching databases. Extensive training to prepare co-op
student for career after graduation. Simulations in "war gaming"
area include new technology and determining costs of changes in the current
program. Several openings, willing to arrange part-time hours around classes,
or offer full-time co-op if student prefers. Increasing levels of responsibility
and wage increases in subsequent
co-op terms. Tuition, fees, books paid for if student makes an after-graduation
commitment. By graduation must have 24 credit hours in math and statistics-related
courses. US Citizenship required (Selective service registration is required
for men).
MAJOR: ECON MATH PHYS Any
LOCATION: Warren, MI
# S 18 CO-OP POSITION: Biochemistry Research Apprentice
SALARY: $8.00/hour Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Operate pH meter, analytical balance, micropipetters,
centrifuge, spectrophotometer, fluorimeter. Prepare buffers, solutions,
dilutions. Produce and analyze experimental results. Understand biochemical
purification
techniques, chromatography, eletropheresis, and precipitation. Keep lab
notebook. Read scientific journals. Know lab goals and help put parts
into focus. Must be able to work some hours on consecutive days.
MAJOR: BCHE BIO CHEM
LOCATION: Detroit, MI
#S 17 CO-OP POSITION: Market Research
SALARY: $10.00/hour Hours per Week: 40 or 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist senior staff at the recognized leader in automotive research, forecasting, and consulting. Project management, written reports, sample design. Assist in preparing studies, pull data for presentations, conduct research. Specialized training. Must have interest in market research and auto industry. Junior or senior, analytical, math and computer skills are important. May be part-time or full-time.
MAJOR: ANY, ECON, MATH
QUALIFICATIONS: Microsoft Excel, PC skills, Microsoft Word
LOCATION: Troy, MI
#S 16 CO-OP POSITION: Human Resources
SALARY: $9.50/hour Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist in developing job categories and career paths for employees. Assist in creating a uniform new-hire benefits package and streamlining the Educational Assistance program. Assist with seasonal employee retention programs. May be given other projects by Human Resources director. Must be interested in learning in a business environment. Strong communication skills. One term co-op, full-time only.
MAJOR: Prefers HR or HPS major. QUALIFICATIONS: Microsoft Excel Microsoft Word
LOCATION: Southfield, MI
# S 15 CO-OP POSITION: Lab Assistant
SALARY: $10.00/hour Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Research and Development lab, mostly coatings or polymer chemistry. Routine lab analysis such as clearcoat resins, spraymation, and evalation of various clearcoat systems. Interact with senior chemists. Gather research information and analyze data. Learn testing systems and instrumentation. Write reports on data from tests. One semester of org chem is req'd. 3.0 GPA preferred. $2540/month for seniors.
MAJOR: CHEM
LOCATION: Troy, MI
#S 14 CO-OP POSITION: Computer Support Technician
SALARY: $10-12, negotiable Hours per Week: 20-25
JOB DESCRIPTION: Schedule may vary. Good troubleshooting skills a must, and an ability to think on your feet. Must be able to relate technical ideas to non technical people, and have good people skills. Required: Working knowledge of Windows 98/2000/NT, Office 2000/XP, basic network design, Norton Antivirus, computer hardware (laptop and desktop), Internet Explorer. Additional knowledge a bonus in: Knowledge of AutoCad, Citrix/thin clients, Veritas Backup, Telephone Switches, Basic Web Design, Handheld PCs. Will be located out of Detroit, but must be willing to travel to other locations. Start during Winter term is possible.
MAJOR: ANY
LOCATION: Detroit, MI
#S 13 THREE CO-OP POSITIONS:
CO-OP POSITION: Communications and Public Policy
JOB DESCRIPTION: Writing and placing news releases. Involvement
in the production of printed materials, including proofreading, writing
and photo selection, working with graphic artists and printers. Feature
writing for a newsletter and other printed materials. Assist in coordinating
special events. Writing public service announcements. Must have computer literacy and strong writing skills.
Paid parking. Multiple terms of co-op are welcome.
CO-OP POSITION: Graphic Design
JOB DESCRIPTION: Develop visual design and/or layout of product
artwork, marketing materials and packaging. Work with Print Production
Manager, Print Production Assistant, and other staff to complete a broad
range of marketing communications materials. Support the website with image creation. Select
typefaces, produce style sheets, galley and proof pages. Scan and prepare
photos for halftone usage, prepare color separations, create illustrations,
charts, graphics. Should have COMM 250 or COMM 405, or some other graphics
knowledge. Strong PageMaker and Adobe Photoshop knowledge. FrontPage knowledge
would also be helpful. Must be accountable, organized, detail-oriented,
able to work under tight deadlines. Excellent written and oral communication
skills.
CO-OP POSITION: Marketing and Web Communications
JOB DESCRIPTION: Support internet communications,
especially website design and maintenance. Design website graphics, develop website pages,
upload content using FTP, editing HTML. Must have computer literacy and
strong writing skills. No experience necessary. Must be positive and professional,
accountable, organized, detail-oriented. Paid parking. Multiple terms
of co-op are welcome.
SALARY: $6.50/hour Hours per Week: 20 or 40
MAJOR: ANY
LOCATION: Detroit, MI
# S 12 CO-OP POSITION: Public Relations
SALARY: Employer prefers students who want good experience, more than the money. It is a competitive wage
Hours per Week: 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Public relations agency specializing in consulting for auto suppliers. Develop media lists, write news releases, personnel announcements, executive biographies and surveys. Learn important editing and proofreading skills. Also involved in research, media relations, media events news coverage analysis. Learn how to pitch news stories to media. MUST be Comm major OR have relevant experience, OR Comm coursework + good GPA
MAJOR: ANY
QUALIFICATIONS: Journalism Public Relations Writing
LOCATION: Troy, MI
# S11 CO-OP POSITION: Marketing and Administration
SALARY: $10/hour Hours per Week: 20 +
JOB DESCRIPTION:Will train. Administrative assistant, bookkeeping, assist with market research. 60% Office management duties, 20% research and communications, 10% clerical. Correspondence for the CEO. Research on customers, competitors, government issues. Learn marketing strategies. Prepare targeted mailers for distribution. Focus on international business is a plus. Need organizational skills. Logistics software company for shipping and intermediaries.
MAJOR: ANY ECON INTL
LOCATION: Dearborn, MI
# S10 CO-OP POSITION: Advertising/Public
Relations
SALARY: $5.50/hour Hours per Week: 20 or
40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist the Entertainment/Film division with daily account activities and special promotions. Assist in creating press releases and promotional campaigns for various clients (Walt Disney, Paramount, MGM/UA etc). Cover promotional screenings. Photograph promotional events. Prepare and execute distribution of promotional and publicity materials. One term co-op. Two openings: 1 part-time, 1 full-time. MAJOR: ANY
QUALIFICATIONS: PC skills Writing
LOCATION: Bloomfield Hills, MI
# S 9 CO-OP POSITION: Legal Technician
SALARY: $10/hour Hours Per Week: 20 or 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Learn in a team environment to prepare documents for legal proceedings, analyze information for client files, client relations. This is the top mortgage and foreclosure firm in the state. Multiple term co-op with potential for career options upon graduation. Extensive training program. May be assigned to any of several teams: presale foreclosure, evictions, title, postsale foreclosure, bankruptcy. Need analytical and customer service skills, extensive use of Word and internet.
MAJOR: ANY ECON MATH POL
LOCATION: Bingham Farms, MI
# S 8 CO-OP POSITION: Customer Support Division Co-op
SALARY: $14-17/hour Hours per Week: 20-40
JOB DESCRIPTION: One of the largest automotive suppliers of electronic components in the world, twice-named General Motors Corporation of the Year. This co-op assignment is in the North American headquarters. Assist associates with such responsibilities as supply chain management, logistics, customer support/contact, sales, accounting, finance, cost analysis and special projects. Seniors: $17.40/hr, juniors: $15.34, sophomores: $13.92. Submit resume by email!
MAJOR: ANY BGS ECON LIBS MATH
LOCATION: Southfield, MI
# S 7 CO-OP POSITION: Corporate Affairs
SALARY: $1250-1387/month Hours per Week: 20 or 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Attend media events and offer onsite support. Write executive letters and memos. Monitor national publications and international news clips. Support communications staff. Write press releases. Coordinate media/employee event logistics. Work with communications staff on internal issues. Write articles for intranet site. Maintain media lists and calendars. Must be junior or senior. Must be Communications major with 3.0 GPA or higher.
LOCATION: Troy, MI
# S 6 CO-OP POSITION: Laboratory
SALARY: $10-15/hour Hours per Week: 20 or 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Qualitative and quantitative analysis in pharmaceutical analytical lab. Basic wet chemistry, HPLC, GC, UV/Vis, water determinations by Karl Fisher titrations, IR, HPLC, NMR, and mass spectometry. Minimum of one year of chemistry classes. Must stay minimum of one year due to training. Quant. class preferred. Part-time during school year, full-time in summer. Excellent training. Must be FT student in a degree program related to science, junior or senior level, 3.0 GPA or above. Seeking top students with the intellect, drive, and motivation to take on the challenges. Pharmaceutical Sciences offers value-added, high-impact co-op in the following areas: ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY, BIOCHEMISTRY CHEMICAL ENGINEERING MOLECULAR BIOLOGY, ORGANIC CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY, PHARMACEUTICS. Carry out numerous tests to ensure that these materials meet stringent standards for quality. Other groups supply the Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls section of egulatory submissions. Focus on research projects in: Analytical Research & Development, Pharmaceutical Research & Development or Chemical Research & Development.
MAJOR: BCHE BIO CHEM ESCI ESTU MICR
LOCATION: Ann Arbor, MI
# S 5 CO-OP POSITION: Criminal Investigation
SALARY: $13.44/hour Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist special agents with investigations which includes Interview witnesses, prepare for trials, analyzing and scheduling financial information. Conduct research from various databases. In some instances, trainees can do some case development. Must work full-time for 8 weeks, then part-time schedule can be arranged. Background investigation can take up to 3 months so candidates should apply early. Must have 60 credit hours completed. Must take 5 accounting courses by graduation. Prefer students who have already taken 2 accounting courses. 2.5 GPA or higher. US Citizen only. Recruiting now for Fall 2002 and Winter 2003.
MAJOR: Any
LOCATION: Detroit, MI
# S4 CO-OP POSITION: Environmental
SALARY: $9.00/hour Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Aid in the management and air monitoring of asbestos abatement and other air quality projects. Project management at sites, ensuring that job specifications and governmental regulations are used. Air monitoring including collection and analysis of samples at the asbestos abatement sites. Oversee (after training) the decontamination process. Training includes NIOSH 582 equivalency (5 day training course).
MAJOR: ANY BIO CHEM ESCI ESTU
LOCATION: Multiple locations
# S3 CO-OP POSITION: Urban Fisheries Program
SALARY: $8.32/hour Hours per Week: 32
JOB DESCRIPTION: Introduce youngsters to the aquatic environment and the fun of fishing. Ignite in them an awareness and appreciation of the outdoor world. Work with Parks and Rec department summer day camp and playground programs. Take youngsters who have been instructed on aquatic biology and angling ethics on fishing trips to ponds and state parks. Training and fishing tackle will be provided. Will hire 2 instructors to work as a team. Positions available in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Flint, Kalamazoo, and Benton Harbor. Reimbursement for some meals and mileage.
MAJOR: ANY ESTU
LOCATION: Multiple locations
# S2 CO-OP POSITION: Technical Writing (Product Information) Position closed due to budget cuts
SALARY: $12-17/hour Hours per Week: 40, summer only
JOB DESCRIPTION: Write the instructions for operating and servicing equipment. Work with engineers in the test labs and other departments to learn about the equipment and write/organize materials for instruction manuals. On-the-job training in technical writing, and in the technical equipment in order to write accurate information. The instructions are published in paper manuals and online. Use a variety of software for authoring and publishing. A fair amount of technical inclination is required. Strong writing, grammar, and PC skills. Must be able to learn new software packages quickly. Courses in English, Journalism, and Technical Communication are helpful. Knowledge of Windows and Word required. Other tools like RoboHelp, Adobe Photoshop, Corel DRAW, or Adobe Acrobat may be learned. Writing samples or other portfolio materials will be needed in the interview.
MAJOR: ANY, BGS, COMM, ENGL, LIBS
QUALIFICATIONS: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Word
LOCATION: Plymouth, MI
# S1 CO-OP POSITION: Actuarial
SALARY: $15.00/hour Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Prepare annual evaluations of cash funding and
pension expense for clients' pension plans. Interact with clients on administrative
tasks that include client data, benefit calculations, and producing benefit
statements. Prepare and file government forms. Produce long-term projections
of pension plan assets, liabilities, and contribution requirements. Reconcile
pension plan assets. Will train. Co-op starts Summer, sometimes offered
part-time
during school year. Interviews in Jan/Feb.
MAJOR: MATH
LOCATION: Southfield, MI
Fall 2003 Co-op Positions
#F 1 - 03 CO-OP POSITION: Marketing
SALARY: $8/hour Hours per Week: 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Under the direction and guidance of the Special
Projects Coordinator, this position is an integral part of the Marketing
team, responsible for assisting with marketing efforts and coordination
activities for the Blanket Days for the Homeless campaign. Implement a
marketing strategy to promote the Blanket Days for the Homeless campaign.
Assist in implementing promotional strategies for Blanket Days related
to television, radio, newspapers, and other media publications. Develop
and implement a web promotional campaign for Blanket Days using the Chapter’s
web site and other Internet
capabilities. Work with the Graphic Design Specialist to update collateral
materials, including flyers, posters and collection barrel signage. Solicit
schools, churches, community groups, businesses, government agencies and
other organizations to participate in the campaign and provides them the
necessary support during the campaign. Coordinate and assist with the
logistics of the Blanket Days campaign, including distributing promotional
materials, collection receptacles and coordinating blanket pick-ups for
volunteers. Prepare marketing communications materials, including newsletter
copy, briefings, visual and
audio presentations, and other items related to Blanket Days. Develop
and implement an internal Blanket Days campaign for Red Cross volunteers
and paid staff. Prepare a final report on the Blanket Days campaign results
and makes
recommendations for the following year’s campaign. Junior or higher
level. Demonstrated knowledge in creating, implementing and evaluating
marketing or public relations programs. Experience in Internet marketing
and e-commerce
helpful. Must have exceptional interpersonal communication and sales skills.
Must have the ability to build positive relationships with internal and
external audiences. Must have strong organizational and writing skills.
Must have extensive personal computer skills. Must have superior attention
to detail, ability to generate sound promotional ideas and implement them
effectively, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced
environment.
MAJOR: ANY
LOCATION: Detroit, MI
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Past Co-op Positions that went unfilled
#F 3702 CO-OP POSITION: Lab Technician
SALARY: $10/hour Hours per Week: 20 or 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Work in an environmental laboratory setting.
Receive training in preparing and analyzing various environmental samples.
Analysis of samples using analytical balance, UV/visible spectrophotometry,
gas chromatography. Sample preparation using separatory funnels, Soxhlet
extractors, and liquid/solid techniques. Gain experience in maintaining
lab notebook records, use of Word and spreadsheets, Laboratory Information
Management System (LIMS) software. College course in chemistry or related
field is a plus. Need basic computer skills, attention to detail, strong
work ethic. Will work around classes for part-time or full-time co-op.
Day and afternoon shifts offer flexible hours.
MAJOR: ANY BCHE CHEM ESCI
LOCATION: Novi, MI
# F 3602 CO-OP POSITION: Marketing (Insert Publishing and Logistic department)
SALARY: $8-16/hour Hours per Week: 20-40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Leading marketing service organization seeks co-op to help in the day-to-day functions of the Insert Publishing and Logistic department. Generate and implement new ideas, coordinate team or client activities, help to develop team or process improvements. Strong customer service skills a plus. Must be proficient with Microsoft Office. 2.8 GPA or higher preferred. Students in math or market research encouraged to apply.
MAJOR:
LOCATION: Livonia, MI
# F 3402 CO-OP POSITION: Biochemistry
SALARY: $1500/month Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Department of Biochemical Pharmacology. Aid in
the discovery and determination of protection against acetylcholinesterase
inhibition. Need to possess strong analytical and computer skills. Data
analysis/summation of enzymatic reactions and analytical laboratory techniques
are expected. Research focuses around chemical warfare agent prophylaxis,
including neuroprotection, decontamination, and detoxification. Institute
is committed to a broad-scale research to serve the troops during and
after their time of duty. A variety of fields of study such as combat
casualty care and infectious
diseases are some of the many subjects covered. Must have at least 45
credits completed. Prefer 2.7 GPA or higher. Will have extensive background
check. 6 month co-op, or two terms. MAJOR: BCHE BIO CHEM ESCI MICR
LOCATION: Silver Spring, MD (just outside of Washington, DC)
# F 3302 CO-OP POSITION: Human Resources
SALARY: $10-12/hour Hours per Week: 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Support the Quality and Training areas. Analyze
reports. Help prepare presentations on the data.
Entry-level position. Will train.
MAJOR: ANY QUALIFICATIONS: Statistics knowledge is a plus
LOCATION: Dearborn, MI
# F 2902 CO-OP
POSITION: Resource Specialist
SALARY: $8.00/hour Hours per Week: 20 or 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist clients in career development activities and on-line job search. Assist with cover letters, resumes. Enter resumes on Michigan's Talent Bank Internet site. Help clients use the resource center and assist them in job search using websites. Follow-up phone calls and letters to assist with retention efforts of the career center. Assist career center with resources such as software, books, videos. Must work well with diverse and economically-disadvantaged populations. Knowledge of Word, Netscape or other browser.
MAJOR: ANY
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LOCATION: Ferndale, MI
# F 2402 CO-OP POSITION: Marketing Assistant
SALARY: $8-10/hour Hours per Week: 20-25/hour
JOB DESCRIPTION: Help with events in every way including assisting
on site, making arrangements, follow up phone calls. Write press releases,
fact sheets on events, brochures or flyers. Need good computer skills.
Will use Word, Excel,
Filemaker. Student must be able to arrange some work hours on 4 days a
week so that client calls can be returned in a timely fashion. Multiple
term co-op preferred. Must be junior or senior.
MAJOR: ANY COMM
LOCATION: Bingham Farms, MI
# F 2302CO-OP POSITION: Journalism/Reporting
SALARY: $10/hour Hours per Week: 20-40
JOB DESCRIPTION: A national weekly publication covering all aspects
of the auto industry, seeks a highly motivated student. Duties include
reporting, writing and researching articles, attending news conferences
and events, and tackling
assorted errands. This is a wonderful opportunity for anyone interested
in automobiles or the auto industry, and a great way to get some clips.
We offer an ideal work environment, an excellent office environment overlooking
the new Ford Field football stadium in downtown Detroit, and more importantly
the chance to work alongside some of the best automotive editors and writers
in the world. The ideal candidate would have clips from the college newspaper
or a previous internship, but we're willing to consider self-starters.
MAJOR: ANY
LOCATION: Detroit, MI# F19 CO-OP POSITION: Rehabilitation Assistant
SALARY: $8.00/hour Hours per Week: 24 or 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Provide direct care assistance to clients with medical, physical, and/or functional limitations resulting from traumatic brain injury. Assist client with therapeutic programs and activities of daily living, providing support to rehab professionals, passing medications and routine reporting. FT or PT, but must work in 8 hour shifts (3 per week if part-time).Locations in Washtenaw, Wayne, and Oakland county facilities. All shifts. $8-9.50/hour. Must be able to lift 30 pounds, must have driver's license and be willing to get chauffeur's license.
MAJOR: ANY PSYC SOC
LOCATION: Various locations
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# S02 60 CO-OP POSITION: Coordinator/Facilitator
SALARY: $10-15/hour Hours per Week: 20
JOB DESCRIPTION: Co-op students needed to deliver and/or coordinate delivery of curriculum related to space weather. Facilitators are needed to staff the interactive Space Weather Center Exhibit. Assist in providing youth (grades K-12) with an introduction to space weather and offer related experiential learning activities. Great summer job for science and/or math teachers, college seniors majoring in related discipline. All positions are part-time and temporary (6/17/02 - 8/28/02). Facilitator positions pay $10/hour. Coordinator will earn $15/hour.
LOCATION: Belleville, MI
# S02 59 CO-OP POSITION: Public Relations
SALARY: Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Company offers a structured program that will
help you develop the skills you need to complete your education and launch
a successful career. This is a "hands-on" learning experience.
Co-ops are mentored by senior staff. This is a tremendous opportunity
for journalism and public relations students to work with seasoned professionals
in the industry. Junior or Senior with major area of study in public relations,
journalism, marketing or communications. Intelligent, enthusiastic, energetic
internship candidates wanted. This firm has strong expertise in media
relations, crisis management,
public affairs, investor relations and other services. Special experience
in working with automotive and manufacturing companies, major U.S. health-care
systems, and environmental concerns.
MAJOR: ANY
LOCATION: Detroit, MI
# S02 56 CO-OP POSITION: Quality Co-op
SALARY: $10.50-14 /hour Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Organize training for the main procedures. Complete training certificates. Maintain all project management databases. Schedule project reviews and maintain project status updates for the NAFTA Dashboard Tool. Facilitate the evaluation of suggestions by coordinating information between suggestor and evaluator. Assist in the scheduling of productivity and quality initiatives (POWER teams, quality circles, training, internal audits etc.). Maintain accuracy of all productivity and quality databases. Support all Project Teams/Leaders with tools and methods of the design and development processes. Assist in the administration of all Manufacturing and Quality training. Support team with continuous improvement activities. Project Management Procedures. Communication and organizational skills needed. Desire proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point. Ability to take initiative and work independently. FT summer, PT fall term.
MAJOR: ANY
LOCATION: Auburn Hills, MI
# S02 52 CO-OP POSITION: Chemistry
SALARY: $10-12/hour Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Coatings and adhesive manufacturer seeks co-op in research and development. Chemistry majors only. Some product quality control may be involved. Full-time preferred but will consider part-time co-op.
MAJOR: Chemistry
LOCATION: Troy, MI
# S02 50 CO-OP POSITION: Technical Writing
SALARY: will be posted later Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Interview both the technical staff and sales
staff to understand program objectives, steps and detailed business rules.
With the information collected, work with members of the management team
to develop business rule documentation. The ability to read programming
code to independently determine what a program is doing would be a plus,
but is not required. Summer only.
MAJOR: ANY
LOCATION: Southfield, MI
# S02 49 CO-OP POSITION: Chemistry
SALARY: $10-12/hour Hours per Week: 20, flexible for more
JOB DESCRIPTION: Wet chemistry. 90 day training period generate analytical data under supervision of PhD chemist. Analyze samples for metals and other substances. Acid digestion, solvent extraction, cyanide, oil and grease, phosphorous. After 90 days, will be reviewed (possible raise) and learn to load instruments such as gas chromatography. Must have general chemistry lab. Organic chemistry is a plus. Prefers 3.0 GPA in chem labs. Must be disciplined and be serious about the chemistry field. Multiple terms of co-op preferred.
MAJOR: CHEM BCHE ESCI
LOCATION: Novi, MI
# S02 28 CO-OP POSITION: Technical Writer/Trainer
SALARY: $8.50/hour (may be updated) Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Assist Project Leaders in collecting and analyzing
information about manufacturing machinery. Write and/or edit technical
manuals and train others to use the documented procedures. Meet with clients
to learn about machinery. Document operation, maintenance, trouble-shooting
& safety procedures for technical manual. FT preferred. Possible permanent
job. Writing skills a must. Mechanical aptitude (blue prints) a plus.
MAJOR: ANY COMM ENGL
QUALIFICATIONS: PC skills Writing LOCATION: Hazel Park, MI
#S02 7 CO-OP POSITION: Economics Co-op
SALARY: $11-12/hour Hours per Week: 40
JOB DESCRIPTION: Public information department hiring, economics majors only. Pace economic activity in Detroit, such as housing, employment, income correlation, calculate data with national trends. Economic concepts, economic data resources, econometrics, math, writing and computer skills. Study effects of airport on local economy. Research economic databases and help put together report. Under direction of department manager, acquire knowledge of all phases and functions of department, research and resolve problems. Collect and analyze complex data. Stats skills helpful. 3.0 or better. Juniors or seniors. No permanent position available.
MAJOR: ECON
LOCATION: Detroit, MI
