• Administrative Assistant

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Administrative Assistant

    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

    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. GSTP faculty are world leaders in genetics and genomics research with a particular focus on questions in human health and disease; they span twelve departments in three schools. The GSTP offers interdisciplinary training for doctoral students that combines the quantitative sciences with genetics and genomics. In its 30 years, the GSTP has trained >150 individuals who have gone on to become leaders in academia, government, and industry. You will report to GSTP Directors Drs. Michael Boehnke and Sebastian Zoellner. The GSTP was recently renewed by the NIH for the next five years.

     

    This position is at 50% effort (20 hours/week).

     

    Why Work at Michigan?

     

    Help us to train the next generation of leaders in genetics and genomics whose work will advance human health. We seek an experienced staff member who will enjoy contributing to research and training in the biomedical sciences and to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment.

    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 Locations

     

    This position may be eligible for some remote and/or flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the supervisor. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change depending on the needs of the GSTP and the GSTP directors.

     

    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) .

     

    Additional Information

     

    The salary range for a full-time (100% effort) position would be $49,266 to $60,858; for this 50% effort position, the salary range is $24,633 to $30,429.

     

    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.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    268348

     

    Working Title

     

    Administrative Assistant

     

    Job Title

     

    Administrative Assistant Sr

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Hybrid

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Part-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Nonexempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    School Pub Health

     

    Department

     

    Biostatistics Department

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    9/17/2025 - 10/17/2025

     

    Salary

     

    $49,266.00 - $60,858.00

     

    Career Interest

     

    Administration