Athletics Human Resources Coordinator

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor is seeking a Human Resources Associate for a one-year opportunity within the Athletics HR environment. The role provides administrative and project support across HR functions, offering exposure to the employee lifecycle, records management, communications, and department-wide programs.

This position is ideal for developing HR knowledge, building professional relationships, and understanding HR operations in a high-profile athletics setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information, with a high degree of discretion.
• Capacity to work independently while also contributing as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Athletics Human Resources team.
• Maintain organized and accurate employee records, employment documentation, contracts, and other confidential HR materials.
• Assist with HR-related correspondence, communications, and follow-up with employees and department contacts.
• Support employee onboarding, offboarding, and other employment-related processes as needed.
• Assist with employment transactions and HR system processes, including select PARs and other routine updates.
• Support department-wide HR programs, events, and initiatives, including communications, participation tracking, and event logistics.
• Assist with gathering, organizing, and tracking information to support HR projects, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multitasking

Discretion

Independent worker

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

The Human Resources Associate is a one-year opportunity to gain hands-on Human Resources experience while working in a dynamic and collaborative collegiate athletics environment. Reporting directly to the HR Generalist Associate, this position will provide administrative and project support across a variety of HR functions and initiatives. The role will offer exposure to multiple aspects of the employee lifecycle, HR processes, records management, employee communications, and department-wide programs.

This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking to develop their HR knowledge, gain practical experience, build professional relationships, and learn how Human Resources operates within a complex and high-profile athletics environment.

Responsibilities*

Essential Functions

• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the Athletics Human Resources team.
• Maintain organized and accurate employee records, employment documentation, contracts, and other confidential HR materials.
• Assist with HR-related correspondence, communications, and follow-up with employees and department contacts.
• Support employee onboarding, offboarding, and other employment-related processes as needed.
• Assist with employment transactions and HR system processes, including select Personnel Action Requests (PARs) and other routine updates.
• Support department-wide HR programs, events, and initiatives, including communications, participation tracking, and event logistics.
• Assist with gathering, organizing, and tracking information to support HR projects, reporting, and process improvement initiatives.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designated to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Sound judgment when handling confidential information, with a high degree of discretion.
• Capacity to work independently while also contributing effectively as part of a team.

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 .

Additional Information

NCAA rules prohibit student-athletes, coaches, athletics staff members, student workers, male practice players, managers, and part or temporary staff members from participating in sports wagering activities involving:

• Any NCAA-sponsored sport at any level (college, professional, amateur, or international) list here
• Any event in which NCAA competition is involved

Sports wagering includes, but is not limited to:

• Traditional sports bets placed through sportsbooks, mobile betting apps, or prediction markets
• Prop bets, futures, and parlay wagers
• Fantasy contests that require an entry fee and award prizes based on athletic performance
• Pool betting, squares, and similar contests involving sports outcomes

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 checksare performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.