Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience and skill set. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.

The review of resumes will begin when the posting closes. Applicants selected for an interview will be contacted via email. The interview process will consist of an initial 30-45 minute screening interview and one or two additional interviews for select candidates. Additionally, samples of relevant work may be requested.

Job Summary

The Taubman College of Architecture and Urban Planning is looking for an efficient, proactive, and creative individual to support the dean as administrative partner and workflow manager (our organizational chart). You have a passion for prioritizing and managing an executive's complex workload through a combination of process, personal engagement, and technology. You are a "workflow wizard" who stays on top of day-to-day demands while looking to the future and planning for upcoming activities. You manage calendaring and communication as a way to move the dean's agenda forward. You are effective at building relationships and understanding the work of others, and can collaborate effectively to get things done. Taking initiative and ownership to ensure successful outcomes is core to how you operate.

This job is situated in Ann Arbor and on-campus work is expected four to five days a week during the academic year (mid-August to mid-May). Work modality will be driven by administrative needs and college activities that follow the academic calendar. The college offers a few offsite weeks during the academic year and an offsite period from mid-May to mid-August (approximately 12 weeks) for eligible staff.

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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.

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $80,000 - $90,000. Factors used to determine salary include experience, knowledge and skills for the position. You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor transparency throughout the recruiting process.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, U-M offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous time off; retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions after the first year; many choices for comprehensive health insurance; life insurance; long-term disability coverage; and flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses. Learn more about U-M benefits.

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Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Taubman College values a diverse group of students, faculty, staff, and administrators that includes people of different race and ethnicity, national origin, gender and gender expression, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, religious commitment, age, and disability status. We aim to create a community of mutual respect and trust where everyone's backgrounds, identities, and views are represented without any threat of bias, harassment, intimidation, or discrimination. Learn more about our DEI efforts and the shared values we have for our community.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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