University of Michigan · 7 hours ago
Administrative Assistant Senior
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$55K/yr - $63K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Michigan is committed to reducing disease burden in human populations through research, education, and service. The role involves providing administrative support to the Department Chair of Epidemiology and assisting with faculty affairs and departmental needs.
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Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Department Chair
Initiate confidential correspondence for the Chair. Exercise a high level of initiative, discretion, and judgment regarding sensitive and confidential matters. Create and maintain filing systems for shared drives
Maintain the Department Chair's calendar, create MOUs, meeting agendas, and take meeting minutes. Make necessary travel arrangements for the Chair, prospective faculty, and visitors
Coordinate department faculty and other meetings, including preparation and distribution of agendas, minutes, and other materials. Follow up after meetings to ensure that appropriate action is initiated. Coordinate special events and visiting speakers
Assist with Faculty Affairs processing. Maintain the confidential documents for the chair for the annual faculty merit cycle, including collecting and tabulating data, proofreading, and editing
Provide administrative staff support for faculty search and recruitment, including advertising positions, maintaining candidate files, arranging candidate visits, and preparing appointment packages
Triage and respond to needs from the community via TDX and email. Process purchase orders and supplies orders via Marketsite
Provide administrative support to department committees and department events
Qualification
Required
An undergraduate degree and 2 to 4 years of administrative experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience using a combination of Google apps, Microsoft Office suite, Adobe Acrobat, and/or project management tracking software
Proven ability to use discretion when dealing with sensitive information and a focus on customer service are necessary
Proven ability to work with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate clearly, effectively, accurately, and concisely
Company
University of Michigan
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$359.75MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
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