Administrative Assistant (TEMP)

University of Michigan; Flint (MI); Hybrid; Part time

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking a Temporary Administrative Assistant to support the Student Veterans Resource Center. This critical role involves processing VA benefits, student counseling, and teamwork in ensuring compliance. Ideally suited for candidates with administrative experience and familiarity with education benefits, this part-time position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to veteran support services.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior administrative experience is needed.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and advanced software applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with VA and DoD Educational Benefits processing.
• Counsel students and conduct degree audits.
• Maintain compliance and assist with outreach.

Skills

Administrative experience

Knowledge of advanced software applications

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Google Suite applications

Job description

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University of Michigan provided pay range

This range is provided by University of Michigan. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$18.00/yr - $20.00/yr

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

This role is critical to the Student Veterans Resource Center to ensure timely reporting of VA education benefits and military tuition assistance funding for veteran-connected students. This position reports to the Program Manager of the Student Veterans Resource Center and supplements the work of the Student Admin Assistant Senior in certifying and processing VA and Department of Defense benefits for veterans and eligible military-connected students.

The SVRC currently serves student veterans in many areas, including academic assistance, GI Bill and VA education benefit assistance, career preparation, and established connections with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and other community Veteran Service Organizations (VSO). Through established connections to campus and external community partners, the SVRC proudly serves Veterans, National Guard and Reserve, as well as spouses and dependents of the student veteran population at UM-Flint.

Responsibilities*

• Assist with School Certifying Official Responsibilities for VA
• School Certifying Official Training
• Process VA and Department of Defense (DoD) Educational Benefits
• Counsel Students
• Conduct Student Degree Audits
• Monitor and Maintain Program Compliance
• Liaison and Advocacy
• Outreach
  
  
  

Required Qualifications*

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Administrative experience related to the responsibilities of this position
• Knowledge and demonstrated ability to use advanced software and computer applications, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Google Suite applications) with demonstrated capacity and ability to learn required VA and DoD applications
  
  
  

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with VA education benefits and DoD military tuition assistance programs
  
  
  

Work Schedule

• This position will start Summer Term 2025 and has the potential to continue into the 2025-26 academic year depending on office fit
• Number of hours per week: 25
• Availability to schedule work hours during Student Veterans Resource Center office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday-Friday and assist with special events after 5:00 p.m. as needed.
  
  
  

Modes of Work

Hybrid

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

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.

Background Screening

The 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 Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Higher Education

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