Summary

The University of Michigan Children’s Centers is seeking candidates for the position of Administrative Assistant at Towsley Children’s House.  

As the administrative assistant at Towsley you will work in a dynamic environment supporting the center administrators and teachers.  You will be critical in maintaining a welcoming and inclusive environment for center staff, families and U-M students. Your primary duties will be answering phones, greeting families/visitors, maintaining center files for children, staff, licensing and other business documentation, assisting with enrollment and coordinating substitutes and student staff.  This is an in-person position with Monday through Friday hours ranging between 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The Children's Center Administrative Assistant reports to the Children's Center Administrative Staff Manager, in University Human Resources.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

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 with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

University Human Resources seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. 

Responsibilities*

In addition to those listed above, you will: 

• Coordinate on-boarding of temp student employees
• Reconcile P-Cards and assist staff with Concur
• Maintain expense records
• Submit, track and follow-up on work-orders
• Track inventory and order supplies
• Help bill incidental fees and lunches

Required Qualifications*

• HS diploma or equivalent
• Ability to learn new concepts and tools in a dynamic work environment

Desired Qualifications*

• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to anticipate problems and take appropriate initiative
• Outstanding verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills 
• 1+  years of experience in an office setting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google’s suite of collaborative tools
• Familiarity with University policies, procedures and systems, including the hiring process
• Experience in an early childhood or elementary education setting

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.