Administrative Assistant Inter

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 Research Integrity and Compliance Office seeks a highly responsible and skilled Administrative Assistant to provide support to the program. The position requires excellent attention to detail and the ability to effectively manage competing high-priority tasks.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Provide administrative support to the Senior Director of Research Security, Directors and Associate Directors within the Research Integrity and Compliance Office.

Provide scheduling support to Integrity and Compliance programs and team leads.

Support various research Integrity and Compliance meetings and functions

Assist employees/programs and disseminate general information

Assist with staff onboarding and offboarding

Create and run queries/reports from the University of Michigan Data Warehouse using Business Objects

Assist with budget preparation as needed

Create Emburse travel and expense reports

Procurement and expense functions (e.g., supplies)

Attend business, ITS, administrative, and other meetings

Assist in revisions of policies, templates, procedures, and websites.

Maintain and organize departmental records

Assist with special projects

Engage with partners in other institutional compliance and research-related units.

Required Qualifications
* High school diploma or equivalent.

Two (2) or more years of progressively responsible administrative experience.

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite products, including working knowledge of Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. Proficiency with Google collaboration tools (Gmail, Calendar, Drive, and other shared resources) and Adobe Creative Suite.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including spelling and grammar.

Outstanding attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.

Strong interpersonal skills.

Ability and desire to work as part of a team along with the proven ability to self-start, and show initiative.

Ability to initiate activities and carry them through to completion as well as the flexibility to change focus and priorities quickly.

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks with competing deadlines.

Ability to navigate complex web-based systems and databases

Experience handling highly confidential and sensitive information with a demonstrated ability to use sound judgment and diplomacy.

Desired Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

4-6 years of administrative experience.

Working knowledge of University of Michigan systems (HR, Emburse, eResearch, eRPM and M-Inform systems).

Familiarity with and ability to communicate university procedures and programs.

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