Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan College of Engineering is looking for an experienced Administrative Assistant for our project management team.  The individual holding this role will play a significant part in ensuring the smooth flow of our day-to-day operations while thriving in cross-functional collaboration, working with diverse teams of faculty, students, and staff at all levels within the college.

This position involves providing key administrative assistance to our project managers and business analysts, including but not limited to, coordinating meetings, engaging in light business analyst work, and contributing to project management processes. 

We are looking for a proficient multi-tasker with keen attention to detail and strong organizational skills. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of project management principles and practices and demonstrate the potential to take on more substantial project management tasks over time.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students, and staff who aim to build a people-first future. Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission, and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we aim to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close important gaps, and promote all people. Information about our vision, mission, and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/ 

Responsibilities*

Skills You Have

You are an organized, self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills. Experienced in project management, you are adept at coordinating meetings, participating in business analysis tasks, and managing project deadlines and deliverables. Proficient in using tools like MS Office Suite, Zoom, Google Drive, and Doodle Polls, you bring a detail-oriented and proactive approach to problem-solving. You thrive in dynamic, fast-paced environments and are passionate about contributing to the field of education. 

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Additional Information

This position is temporary, approximately 30-40 hours per week

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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