Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required for consideration for this position; the cover letter 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. Please visit http://www.lsa.umich.edu/daas for more information about the Department.

Job Summary

The Department of Afroamerican and African Studies (DAAS) is seeking an enthusiastic, personable, task-oriented Executive Secretary to join our administrative team. We seek a dynamic individual with excellent computer applications ability/knowledge and a desire to grow.  Applicants with adaptability, creativity, critical thinking skills, and experience with process improvement are strongly encouraged to apply; the position provides direct support to the Chair and emerging Committee needs of DAAS. 

In regard to meeting coordination, this position has a high degree of contact with faculty and students, providing faculty career, faculty instructional, and student related support?

As an Executive Assistant with DAAS, you will use a variety of project management and communication skills. You will work as a liaison between faculty and administration while maintaining workflow processes and managing activities. You will deliver exceptional customer service to faculty, collegiate fellows, staff, students, alumni, and visitors. The position often can be the first point of contact with the department for prospective and current faculty, collegiate scholars, students, as well as parents, staff from across campus, and beyond. This position reports directly to the Chief Administrator and receives additional guidance in specific areas from the department Chair.

This is a nonexempt position with a Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm work schedule, with very occasional evening work expected.

This position is in-person with hybrid being available subsequent to the completion of training and the attainment of satisfactory proficiency

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.

Responsibilities*

What will you be responsible for? Job duties include but are not limited to the following:

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

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.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $58,000 to $72,000.  We encourage all interested parties to apply.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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