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 Law School is hiring an Administrative Assistant to provide general administrative support to the Admissions and Financial Aid offices.
Who We Are
Michigan Law, one of the oldest law schools in the nation, was founded in 1859 and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its academic rigor, stunning physical surroundings, the faculty's preeminent scholarship, and an academic community noted for collegiality and warmth. Supported by remarkable facilities, preeminent faculty-scholars, and unparalleled architecture and physical environment, Michigan Law has a total of 21,800 alumni, 1,001 J.D. candidates, and 82 full-time faculty members, including 55 tenured and tenure-track, 27 clinical and legal practice, and 57 part-time faculty members. In March, 2015 Michigan Law had a 97.4 percent employment rate for the class of 2014. Contributing to the close-knit law-school community, law students have a choice of 6 student-edited journals and more than 50 student organizations in which to participate.
Responsibilities*
Duties include greeting guests and drop-in visitors, answering phones and monitoring email inboxes, routing telephone calls as appropriate, and responding to inquiries regarding the admissions and financial aid processes.
Other duties include assisting alumni, current students, and prospective students with financial aid questions; scheduling appointments and coordinating calendars; making travel arrangements for staff attending law school fairs; planning law school tours, class visits, and recruiting events; processing travel stipends for visiting students; processing application fee waivers; preparing correspondence; collecting, compiling, and analyzing moderately complex data and information; maintaining office filing systems; preparing recruitment mailing; maintaining office supply inventory; occasionally providing administrative support for the Director of Financial Aid; and assisting in general office procedures as needed. Other duties concomitant with the particular skills and interests of the hired candidate may be added.
This is a full-time, on site position, regular office hours Monday-Friday
Required Qualifications*
A high school diploma is required as is some experience in higher education, either through classwork or work experience. The selected candidate will have knowledge of and experience with word processing, database management systems, spreadsheets, electronic calendaring, and email programs, and a proven ability to easily adapt to new computer technology. The selected candidate must be able to handle a heavy workload while paying close attention to detail and maintaining a high level of accuracy, and must have strong organizational skills. The selected candidate must have the ability to remain calm while working with people who are under stressful circumstances; confidence and self-assurance are critical.
Desired Qualifications*
College degree preferred, with an understanding and appreciation of the goals of higher education and school admissions. Experience with HTML, strong writing skills, and familiarity with social networking media are desired. We are also seeking candidates who demonstrate enthusiasm, creativity, energy, discipline, collegiality, judgment, discretion, commitment to diversity, passion for excellence, and a sense of humor. Knowledge of University policies and procedures and MPathways is helpful, as is experience with event planning and tracking of financial expenditures.
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.
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 Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.