Job Description

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Job Summary

As the Executive Assistant you are an executive level partner to the Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff (COO/COS) and Senior Executive Director, Stewardship and Events and Special Liaison to University Leadership (SED) in the Office of University Development (OUD). Administrative support including travel coordination, calendar management, expense reconciliation, and scheduling is central to this position. Additionally, you will design and write communications - emails, letters, reports, and presentations on behalf of the SED and COO/COS. You will perform tasks that are often confidential and require proactive thinking and anticipation of needs. 

You will report to: Chief Operating Officer/Chief of Staff with a dotted line to Senior Executive Director

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Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Responsibilities*

Executive Administrative Support (50%)

Organizational Operations and Special Project Support  (20%)

Presidential Engagement and Donor Relations Support (20%)

Consultation, Education, and Special Projects (10%)

Required 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.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eight 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.

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