Administrative Assistant, Sport Management

Administrative Assistant, Sport ManagementHow to ApplyA cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume.
The letter should address your:
Specific interest in this positionSkills and experience which directly relate to this position, and;Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusionNote:
In order for the career portal system to accept the cover letter, please include this as the first page of your resume document, so that you are submitting only ONE combined document.
This combined document will be reviewed to assess how you meet the stated qualifications, including your written communication skills.Job SummaryThe School of Kinesiology invites well-qualified applicants for an Administrative Assistant Intermediate position.
In this role, your primary function is to support the school's sport management (SM) program faculty and the supervisor, the Program Chair, with the daily administration of activities.
You will be responsible for delivering a high level of service to all employee, student, and visiting populations.
Review the full descriptionhere ( .Who We AreThe School of Kinesiology is one of the fastest-growing schools at the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor.
We have three undergraduate majors, five graduate degree programs, two doctoral programs, and 28 research labs and centers.
We are proud to occupy the fully renovated Kraus Building, a 221,600 gross square foot space adjacent to the Diag.
It is an exciting time to be in the School of Kinesiology; read more about ushere ( .Why Work at 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 offA retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vestingMany choices for comprehensive health insuranceLife insuranceLong-term disability coverageFlexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expensesMaternity and parental leaveUniversity commitment to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilitiesResponsibilities
• (EF) = Essential FunctionPurchasing (25%) (EF)Purchase office, instructional, and research lab supplies for SM through Marketsite by creating purchase orders through MPathways and as needed on a University PCard.
Ensure all orders meet grant requirements, are done within University guidelines, and meet all the proper approvals within the School of Kinesiology and the UniversityTravel reimbursements/ChromeRiver (20%) (EF)Prepare travel reimbursements for individuals related to the SM program who are not in the ChromeRiver system (students without a university position and guests)Submit expenses on PCard through Chrome River as neededGuest travel arrangements/events (15%) (EF)Assist SM faculty with coordinating workshops, guest speakers, catering orders, and room scheduling, with input from the school's Manager of Events and Alumni EngagementAssist with travel arrangements (airfare, taxis, lodging) for SM guests, which may include faculty candidatesSupport SM Program Chair and Associate Program Chair (15%)Schedule meetings as requested, including group meetings (SMAB and MSBC)Call for agenda items and collect materials for monthly SM Program meetings/SM Faculty meeting itemsFaculty instructional support (5%) (EF)Assist with the organization of course materials for SM faculty (e.g.
make copies for exams and provide copy/scanning assistance)Room scheduling and maintenance for designated office area (10%)Distribute mail and packages to designated area (EF)Maintain office supplies, copier(s) and other business equipment in designated area (EF)Other (10%)Attend monthly meetings administrative meetings and assist as assigned (EF)Provide backup coverage to other school administrative assistants as needed (EF)Required Qualifications
• 2+ years of related administrative support experienceBachelor's degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experienceHigh level of proficiency with technology and software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Google Workspace, Adobe Acrobat, Zoom)Desired Qualifications
• Experience with University of Michigan (U-M) financial policies, procedures and systems but not limited to M-Pathways, or ability to learn related systems quickly1+ years of experience with the Chrome River expense reporting system and purchasing at U-M, or ability to quickly learn related systemsExperience in an academic environmentWork ScheduleIn-Person Work Schedule:
Monday through Friday, 8:
00am-4:
30pm; there will be program meetings that will require earlier arrivals (as early as 7:
00am) and later departures (as late as 5:
30pm).
This is a full-time position with work taking place on-site at the School of Kinesiology, 830 N.
University, Ann Arbor, MI.Modes of WorkPositions 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 thework modes ( .Additional InformationThe general salary range for this position is $47,000 - $53,000, with eligibility to participate in the school's 2025 merit program.
An offer may be extended outside of this range based on equity, experience, knowledge, and skills for the position.
You are encouraged to discuss salary questions to honor understanding and transparency throughout the recruiting process.
Benefits are included with this position.Background ScreeningThe University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks.
Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.Application DeadlineJob 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 StatementThe University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.Job DetailJob Opening ID256168Working TitleAdministrative Assistant, Sport ManagementJob TitleAdministrative Assistant InterWork LocationAnn Arbor CampusAnn Arbor, MIModes of WorkOnsiteFull/Part TimeFull-TimeRegular/TemporaryRegularFLSA StatusNonexemptOrganizational GroupSchool KinesiologyDepartmentSchool of KinesiologyPosting Begin/End Date10/25/2024 - 11/08/2024Salary$47,000.00 - $53,000.00Career InterestAdministration