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 Division of Dental Hygiene is looking for a Student Administrative Assistant Senior who will perform a diverse set of responsibilities, providing support and outstanding service to students, faculty, and staff in the School of Dentistry. You will provide varied, high level functional support as a member of the Dental Hygiene team and support the Director of Dental Hygiene.
You will report directly to the Director of the Division of Dental Hygiene. You can learn more about the School of Dentistry here.
What You'll Do
Under general direction, provide administrative support to students, faculty and staff in the Division of Dental Hygiene within the Department of Periodontics and Oral Medicine to ensure successful functioning of student services, program logistics, and communication with the Division. This includes but is not limited to:
- Senior Level:
- Student Support: Serve as the primary contact for dental hygiene students, providing guidance on program requirements, academic policies, and university resources
- Admissions: Coordinate evaluation of transfer credits and pre-requisite requirements, organization of completed applications and interviews, moderate Admissions Committee meetings, track admissions outcomes
- Administrative Coordination: Manage student records, enrollment, and scheduling while ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation standards
- Event and Program Logistics: Independently Coordinate program-related events, including orientations, graduations, exams, class schedules, faculty in-services, and clinical rotation activities
- Data Management: Maintain databases related to student progress, clinical activities, program outcomes, and alumni activities. Produce required reports for accreditation and program review
- Support Faculty and Staff: Provide comprehensive administrative support to faculty and staff, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, managing communications, and coordinating activities
- Problem Resolution: Address and troubleshoot student concerns with decision-making authority
- Intermediate Level:
- Student Support: Serve as the primary contact for dental hygiene students, assist with guidance on program requirements, academic policies, and university resources
- Admissions: Assist with evaluation of transfer credits and pre-requisite requirements, organization of completed applications and interviews, schedule Admissions Committee meetings, track admissions outcomes
- Administrative Coordination: Manage student records, enrollment, and scheduling. Assist with compliance with institutional and accreditation standards
- Event and Program Logistics: Help to coordinate program-related events with the Director of the Division of Dental Hygiene, including orientations, graduations, exams, class schedules, faculty in-services, and clinical rotation activities
- Data Management: Help maintain databases related to student progress, clinical activities, program outcomes, and alumni activities. Help to produce reports for accreditation and program review
- Problem Resolution: Troubleshoot student concerns
Mission Statement
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.
School of Dentistry Mission Statement: Advancing health through education, service, research, and discovery.
School of Dentistry Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity, and Inclusion
Why Work at Michigan?
Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care ? that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.
Benefits at the University of Michigan
In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:
- 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
Required Qualifications*
- Senior Level:
- Associate degree or equivalent and four or more years supporting a high-level administrator in an academic or health sciences setting
- Demonstrated support of individuals and groups from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and ideologies with a commitment toward inclusion
- Exercise considerable discretion and able to resolve complex requests and issues
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills to effectively communicate with individuals at all levels within the school's organizational structure
- Demonstrated competence in using collaborative file sharing in a network environment and electronic calendars
- Intermediate Level:
- High school education or equivalent and at least two or more years supporting administrator in an academic or health sciences setting
- Demonstrated support of individuals and groups from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and ideologies with a commitment toward inclusion
- Exercise considerable discretion and strong critical thinking skills with a proactive approach to resolving complex requests and issues
- Experience providing high quality customer service
- Demonstrated foundational skills in using collaborative file sharing in a network environment and electronic calendars
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday 8:00am - 5:00pm. Occasional weekend and/or evening hours may be required for certain events. In person meetings and events are expected for this position. This position may be eligible for some remote and/or flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department.
Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.
Work Locations
This position is located in the School of Dentistry at 1011 N. University Ave. Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
Additional Information
Senior Level Salary Range: $49,000 - $58,000
Intermediate Level Salary Range: $40,000 - $49,000
Applicants must have appropriate work authorization at the time of application. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
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.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.