University of Michigan · 1 day ago
Student Administrative Assistant Intermediate
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$40K/yr - $48K/yr
2+ years expThe University of Michigan is one of the world's great public universities, and they are seeking an Administrative Assistant for the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. The role involves providing comprehensive administrative support, front-line reception duties, and assisting with various events and student data management.
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Responsibilities
Provide administrative support to the Student and Academic Services office, including answering calls and email inquiries, handling mail, routing materials, ordering supplies, recruitment and travel arrangements, purchasing card (pcard) reconciliation, and scheduling
Answer routine questions regarding admissions, fellowships, registration, and academic advising
Be the primary receptionist for Weill Hall, welcoming and assisting all visitors to the school, answering general inquiries, and routing calls
Work with the recruitment and admissions staff to organize admission application materials and to answer admissions mailbox questions
Coordinate the graduate student worker's hours, help delegate their tasks, and guide communication between the student worker and the Student and Academic Services team
Support Student and Academic Services events including orientation, Holiday Party, Spring Preview, and Commencement, as well as select Ford School and student organization events. Responsibilities include coordinating and scheduling meetings and conferences, both on and off campus, including coordination of travel, facilities, hosting and other services
Help support the Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Junior Summer Institute program, including scheduling events and purchasing supplies and food
Help with tracking and reporting student data, including student demographics, enrollment, and benchmarking data
Update Student and Academic Services web content as necessary
Assist the academic advisor and registrar with course evaluations and registration
Qualification
Required
High school degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years of relevant administrative or customer service experience
Proficiency in office software and technology, such as MS Office, Google Suite, and Zoom
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; including the ability and commitment to working with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and visitors of the Ford School and the University of Michigan
Benefits
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Paid parental leave
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
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2025-07-17Grant· $1M
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