Translator - SOM

Title: TRANSLATOR (SOM)

Location: Ann Arbor United States

Job Description:

Job Summary

The UM-Flint School of Management (SOM) is seeking a Program Assistant for Faculty Led Study Abroad to provide Japanese/English and English/Japanese translation assistance and to assist with travel and other logistics while in Japan. This is a part-time, temporary position, for approximately 100 hours over the program duration of May 22 - June 7, 2026. No work is required outside of the program travel dates.

Responsibilities*

• Japanese / English Translation

• Assist the program leaders with translation of presentations by Japanese business people, artisans, etc.

• Other translation assistance as needed.

• English / Japanese Translation

• Assist the program leaders with translation of questions / comments from UM-Flint students to Japanese business people, artisans, etc.

• Other translation assistance as needed.

• Logistics Assistance

• Assist the program leaders with managing movement of the class group through train stations, onto and off of public transportation, etc.

• General Student Supervision

• Act as a 2nd Backup for student supervision in case both program leaders are debilitated in some way.

Desired Qualifications*

• Masters Degree in Japanese Studies
• Strong Organization Skills
• Goal oriented

Background Screening

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U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

276101

Working Title

TRANSLATOR (SOM)

Job Title

PROF MISC (TEMP)

Flint, MI

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Temporary

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Flint Mgmt Dean

Posting Begin/End Date

4/09/2026 -

Salary

$17.86 - $17.86

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