Administrative Assistant Intermediate

How to Apply

Submit a cover letter of one page or less as the first page of your resume. Address your specific interest in the position.

The Children's Centers has an exciting opportunity for an Administrative Assistant. In this role, you will support the center administrators and teachers, maintaining an inclusive and welcoming environment for center staff, families, and U‑M students.

• Provide front desk coverage by greeting and assisting parents, visitors, and staff, responding to inquiries and ensuring a welcoming atmosphere.
• Collect and organize essential information and paperwork from families, employees, and practicum students/observers.
• Undertake administrative tasks in support of the Children's Centers, including document creation, updating, and organizing.
• Order and reconcile supply purchases.
• Submit and track building maintenance work orders.
• Collaborate with colleagues to ensure overall success of center operations.

For a full list of responsibilities, please see the Administrative Assistant Job Description.

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience in an administrative support or similar position.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication skills, including experience handling and resolving email and phone inquiries.
• Demonstrated moderate competency with Microsoft Office applications and Google Suite.

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. This role is based primarily onsite at Health System Children's Center.

Monday through Friday during center hours. Specific schedule to be determined by manager and you. Opportunities for flexible or non‑standard work scheduling such as 10‑hour days may be available.

• Generous time off, including family leave.
• A retirement plan with two‑for‑one matching contributions with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Long‑term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care expenses.
• Tuition assistance for further education (subject to funding).
• Child care tuition assistance.

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.