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University of Michigan Administrative Assistant Intermediate- Law School Admissions and Financial Aid Offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Administrative Assistant Intermediate- Law School Admissions and Financial Aid Offices
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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. Duties include collecting, compiling, and analyzing moderately complex data and information; composing straightforward written descriptions of results; 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; maintaining office filing systems; preparing recruitment mailing; maintaining office supply inventory; occasionally providing administrative support for the Assistant Dean for 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.
Who We Are
Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world's leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence characterized by a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the JD and 40 in the LLM program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work.
At Michigan Law, we view our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as central to our mission as an educational institution and we seek to ensure that each member of our community has full opportunity to thrive in our environment. We believe that diversity is key to individual flourishing, educational excellence, and the advancement of knowledge and we maintain a deep commitment to fostering a diverse community in which all students, staff, and faculty learn and work in an atmosphere of inclusion and respect.
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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
253412
Working Title
Administrative Assistant Intermediate- Law School Admissions and Financial Aid Offices
Job Title
Administrative Assistant Inter
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Law School
Department
Law School
Posting Begin/End Date
8/20/2024 - 9/19/2024
Career Interest
Administration
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