Administrative Assistant Job at University of Michigan in Ann Arbor

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The University of Michigan provided pay range for this position is $49,266.00/yr - $60,858.00/yr.

Job Summary

You will provide student service and administrative support to faculty and trainees in the University of Michigan Genome Science Training Program (GSTP) based in the Department of Biostatistics in the School of Public Health. The GSTP offers interdisciplinary training for doctoral students that combines the quantitative sciences with genetics and genomics.

This position is at 50% effort (20 hours/week) and requires a cover letter attached as the first page of your resume, addressing your specific interest in the position and outlining skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Responsibilities

• Administrative support for the GSTP Director, faculty, and trainees
• Office administration: maintain email groups, schedule in-person and virtual meetings, update web page content, and process reimbursements
• Event support: provide support for hosting on-site and off-site meetings, including accommodations, venues, meals, and audiovisual support
• Assist with periodic grant reports to NIH and grant renewal applications

Required Qualifications

• High school degree
• 2 or more years of work experience in an academic department
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with event planning and support
• Strong organizational skills, and ability to multi-task, take initiative, and exercise judgment in setting priorities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and PowerPoint and with Adobe Acrobat

Desired Qualifications

• College degree
• Experience in student support
• Experience with NIH documents including biographical sketches and other support
• Knowledge of Google Suite
• Familiarity with PubMed

Work Information

This position may be eligible for some remote and/or flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the supervisor. The salary range for this 50% effort position is $24,633 to $30,429.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.