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Student Services Administrative Assistant

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113


Student Services Administrative Assistant

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. The cover letter must be attached as the first page of your resume, and it should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that relate directly to this position.

Job Summary

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL) seeks a Student Services Administrative Assistant to provide thoughtful and thorough administrative support and customer service to the students, faculty, and staff in the RLL community. This position is a vital part of RLL's student services team, serving as the primary receptionist for the department. In addition to reception duties, the person in this position also provides detailed administrative support for the RLL Advising Coordinator, the RLL undergraduate programs, and the department in general.

The Department of Romance Languages and Literatures (RLL) is a vibrant academic unit within the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts. The Student Services Administrative Assistant is an important member of a dynamic team of staff that supports RLL's faculty and students. RLL has a large and varied curriculum, each year offering approximately 550 class sections, enrolling nearly 9,000 students, and has more than 500 declared majors and minors. RLL offers majors and minors in Spanish, French, and Italian, a major in RLL, and a minor in Portuguese. RLL's graduate program has approximately 50 students pursuing PhDs in Spanish, French, and Italian.

To learn more about the department, please visit https://lsa.umich.edu/rll

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*

Effort percentages (listed below) are approximate and will vary throughout the academic year.

Duties will include, but are not limited to:

Reception 50%

First point of contact for walk-in, e-mail, and phone requests from students, faculty, staff, other units on campus, and members of the public

Answer questions about policies and procedures (RLL, LSA, and U-M). Forward detailed inquiries as appropriate to RLL staff colleagues

Coordinate room scheduling for departmental conference rooms and Registrar's Office-managed classroom spaces

Maintain department mailboxes, directories, email groups, and office hours

Receive, submit, and follow up on requests related to building facilities, IT, and copiers

Process incoming and outgoing mail and package deliveries

Take supply inventory, place supply orders, and organize items received

Maintain orderly and usable department spaces (copy rooms, classrooms, conference rooms, etc.)

Provide registration support to students, including level change requests

Provide support to Undergraduate Advising Coordinator 30%

Respond to walk-in and phone/email advising questions

Input and manage faculty advising appointment calendar

Update and create advising documentation and webpages

Prepare materials and staff student recruitment, support, and community events (major/minor expo, study days, etc.)

Process major/minor declarations and send welcome e-mails to students

Back-up to study abroad and transfer credit evaluations

Back-up to submitting major/minor releases

Departmental support 20%

Supervise 1-2 student staff members (approximately 7-10 hours/week, each)

Manage content and format updates to department website, departmental intranet, and digital signage

First point of contact for AAPS Community Resource program

Serve as a back-up for several processes, including but not limited to language placement test and validation test administration, teaching evaluations, textbook entry, grading questions, e-mail group maintenance

Assist with event support

Annually request and archive syllabi

Required Qualifications*

High school diploma or equivalent

An affinity for providing outstanding customer service

Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities

Prior experience working in an office environment

Ability to work effectively and sensitively with a diverse group of students, faculty, and staff in a busy office environment

Enjoys being part of a team

Desired Qualifications*

Two or more years of administrative experience in a related role

Bachelor's degree preferred

Knowledge of LSA and U-M policies and procedures

Experience providing student services in a college or university setting

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 work schedule for this position is:

Fall and Winter terms: in-person for 32 hours per week, during office hours of 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. The Fall and Winter schedule for this position will be either Tuesday-Friday or Monday-Thursday, and will be based on departmental needs each semester.

Spring and Summer terms: a hybrid schedule for 32 hours per week. This will entail some in-person work and some remote work, and will be determined specifically prior to the start of each spring and summer term.

The salary range for this 32 hour per week position is $27,250 to $34,400 (a full-time salary range of $34,060 to $43,000 ), please note a higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience.

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 diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei (https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.html) .

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

256554

Working Title

Student Services Administrative Assistant

Job Title

Student Admin Asst Assoc

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Part-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Romance Languages & Lit.

Posting Begin/End Date

11/05/2024 - 11/15/2024

Salary

$27,250.00 - $34,400.00

Career Interest

Academic & Student Services

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