Summary

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 experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

We are seeking an organized and proactive Office Manager to support the efficient functioning of our office and provide comprehensive assistance to our faculty and staff. As the Office Manager, you will be responsible for various tasks, including research support, event and promotion activities, supervision, and additional administrative responsibilities. You will report directly to the Dean of the college.

Why Work at U-M Flint?

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:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier .

For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/

University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/

The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.

Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.

Responsibilities*

Research Support

• Research proposal support, as requested by faculty, including proposal editing, budget development, and other document editing
• Maintain grant proposal 'tool kit" on CIT website for faculty to freely access
• Maintain research related web content, offer to assist faculty with updating lab pages with publications, awards, new grants
• Work with Hanover Research with Grants Academy and other faculty developmental programs
• Work with Office of Research on pre and post award processes
• Coordinate and maintain research procurement and inventory
• Work with CIT leadership to use support methods to increase faculty capabilities, students opportunities, and promote growth

Event/Promotion Activities

• Coordinate with CIT Communications Specialist to publicize research narratives, faculty bios, new grants on CIT and UM-Flint sites for broader distribution
• Assist CIT staff with planning annual CIT Research Expo to showcase faculty capabilities and achievements
• Assist CIT staff with planning twice-yearly CIT Project Day
• Coordinate with CIT Communications Specialist on development of promotional materials - especially as related to research, industry, alumni
• Coordinate visiting speakers, workshops, and conferences

Supervision

• Supervise administrative staff
• Arrange staff development activities
• Help with CIT staff retreats
• Coordinate communication among CIT administrative staff

Additional Responsibilities

• Back-up front desk coverage CIT Administrative Offices
• Administrative support for meetings
• Assist faculty and committees with data collection, tracking, recording, and reporting (ABET)
• Help with administrative responsibilities as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience in a field related to the job responsibilities
• 5 or more years of proven experience in business administration
• Demonstrated direct management experience
• Experience with higher education research grant proposals (including budgets, pre-award and post-award processes)
• Demonstrated commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
• The ability to authentically represent the mission, vision and values of the University of Michigan-Flint

Work Schedule

In-Person:

Your work schedule will be an in-person at this time and be subject to change based on the responsibilities of the position and the needs of the department.

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 at least 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.