Job Description

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

The Department of Asian Languages and Cultures in the College of Literature, Science, and the Arts is excited to announce an opening for a highly skilled Executive Assistant. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive and welcoming team of professionals who are passionate about their work in an environment that prioritizes individual professional growth for staff at all levels.

An enthusiastic, detail-oriented, professional, and positive persona is critically important to this position. The ability to manage a large workload, efficiently complete projects in a timely manner and multi-task in a dynamic, fast-paced environment is essential. The candidate must also be able to deliver exceptional customer service to a diverse community of faculty, fellows, staff, students, and visitors.
 
This position will require on-site work a minimum of four days per week.

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*

Academic HR support

Administrative Support

Facilities and Space

Other Projects

Required Qualifications*

Desired 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.

Additional Information

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. 

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.

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