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.
The Student Services Assistant acts as the primary coordinator for Outreach Programming and serves in support of the Undergraduate and Graduate Programs, including overall support for Student Services and Departmental needs. The SSA serves as the main point of contact for inquiries in the front office, coordinating the Student Services main office affairs.
Responsibilities:
Program Management:
- REU (summer undergrad student research fellowship)
- Department Academic Support Programs (Tutoring Programs, Study Groups, etc)
Undergraduate and Graduate Program Support:
- Assist with outreach, recruiting, event planning, and coordination.
- Course coordination: (time schedule, textbook management, data entry)
- Order supplies and promotional materials.
General Departmental Support:
- Assist walk-in traffic & triage as necessary
- Monitor grade entry at the end of each term
- Order mid-term & final course evaluations.
- Coordinate room reservations for departmental rooms.
- Coordinate student services equipment loans (projectors, laser pointers, etc.).
- High school diploma or equivalent and 2 to 4 years of administrative experience
- Attention to detail and superior organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with a wide range of people
- Key attributes that will define success in this role include self-initiative, confidentiality, sound judgment, ability to work in a fast-paced office environment
The salary range for this position is $40,200 - $50,200. Salary is determined by direct relevant experience and demonstrated past performance results, while ensuring equity on our team.
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 LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.
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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.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
