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 your knowledge, skills, and experiences that are relevant to this position.

The University of Michigan Library in Ann Arbor is one of the world's largest academic research libraries, serving a vibrant campus community across 19 schools and colleges. We promote the university's mission through collections, expertise, and services that support research, learning, and teaching.

We are looking for a collaborative and detail-oriented Administrative Assistant to support two Associate University Librarians (AULs) and their leadership teams. As part of the library's team of administrative professionals, you will perform a variety of complex administrative tasks.  These tasks include complex calendaring, coordinating meetings and events, arranging travel, managing procurement and expenses, and assisting with projects and communications. This position requires customer service and organizational skills, independent judgment, and a commitment to clear and inclusive communication.

You will report to the Senior Executive Assistant to the Dean and Administrative Support Manager, with a dotted-line reporting relationship to the AULs supported. For more information, please see the full job description.
 

The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance, generous time off, professional development opportunities, and more. TIAA and Fidelity Investments retirement benefits are available. For questions about this posting or to request accommodations, please contact libraryjobs@umich.edu.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• This role sits for an extended period of time, occasionally moves through the building to attend meetings and events, and ascends/descends short flights of stairs to different floors of the building.

Work Schedule

• 40 hours/week; typically Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
• We expect that you will be campus-based with a hybrid schedule, working onsite at least three days per week, adjusting as needed to meet onsite obligations.
   

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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