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.
Associate degree or equivalent and more than four years of work experience. Previous work experience in graduate student services administration or as a graduate student. Experience with holistic student advising including academic, institutional, and interpersonal coaching. Administrative experience in an academic department including experience with administrative support of instructional activities.
Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, multitask, set and achieve goals and deadlines. Must be able to create and develop relationships with a diverse student body. Strong verbal and written communication skills with solutions-oriented thinking. Ability to work effectively in a team is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
Bachelor's degree in biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, botany, zoology, or related areas is strongly preferred. Previous administrative experience with graduate programs and student requirements is strongly preferred. Familiarity with LSA, Rackham, and University policies and procedures as they pertain to graduate programs is desired. Proficiency with M-Pathways, Business Objects, and Emburse is desired.
The salary range for this position is $47,600-$59,500
A higher salary may be considered for candidates with extensive experience or qualifications
As one of the world's great liberal arts and sciences 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.
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