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Reporting to the Assistant Vice Provost and Executive Director of Undergraduate Admissions, you will serve as an administrative partner providing executive level support. This position is integral to operations, assisting with calendar and meeting preparation, project management, travel coordination and expense reconciliation, and responding to emails on the AVP/ED's behalf. You will serve as a liaison to campus units, independently communicates and partners with internal and external constituents such as U-M schools and colleges, Government Relations, the President's Office, and others on admissions-related matters.

Here is a link to the Full Job Description.

• Provides high-level administrative support to the AVP/ED, managing confidential and mission-critical projects, resolving issues, and partnering with leadership as needed.
• Manages complex calendars, schedules meetings with internal and external stakeholders, and collaborates with administrative staff across departments.
• Drafts and supports communications, including emails, presentations, and sensitive correspondence. Assists with speech preparation and ensures organized record-keeping.
• Coordinates domestic and international travel, handling reservations, itinerary changes, and expense reconciliation.
• Supports recruitment efforts by coordinating executive officer, faculty, and speaker invitations. Assists with application review processes and appeal communications with applicants, parents, alumni, faculty, and university officials.
• Acts as an administrative liaison for special projects, committees, and external organizations. Coordinates workshops, conferences, and other programs for Undergraduate Admissions.
• Provides backup support to the Executive Assistant for the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management.
• Maintains extensive knowledge of university policies, protocols, and regulations to provide guidance and support to executives, faculty, staff, students, and external partners.

• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  
• Five years of progressively responsible administrative support experience to an executive-level individual
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google collaboration tools
• Working knowledge of Zoom and/or other video conferencing tools. 
• Knowledge of higher education with respect to admissions activities and programs

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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