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, experience, and qualifications in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relates to this position.

Job Summary

ICPSR (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) seeks a dynamic and positive person to join its administrative team, which provides administrative support to the Director, Associate Directors, and Assistant Director/Center Administrator. ICPSR is the world's largest social science data archive, serving over 800 member institutions and advancing research and teaching worldwide. As part of the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research, ICPSR provides leadership in data archiving and curation and offers (non-degree) instruction in data analysis and research data management. ICPSR has a multidisciplinary faculty and staff numbering more than 170. 

Position Summary:

This role requires exceptional organizational skills, sound judgement, and the ability to develop and maintain positive relationships both within the University and with the ICPSR Council and ICPSR's member institutions. 

Responsibilities*

Administrative Support: 

Meeting and Event Coordination: 

Space and Facilities Management: 

Recruitment and Onboarding Support: 

Financial and Procurement Processes: 

Council and ICPSR Member Institution Relationship:  

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Locations

This position will be on-site at the University of Michigan offices in Ann Arbor, with flexible scheduling and remote opportunities made available within our overall Center policies.

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

Based on the candidate's qualifications and experience, this position may be underfilled as an Administrative Assistant Senior.

Executive Secretary - salary range $60,000 to $65,000

Administrative Assistant Sr. - salary range $56,000 to $59,000 

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect and authentic collaboration by recruiting and retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Why Work with Us 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 any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. UM Benefits

Benefits include:

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

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. 

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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