CLERK A (TEMP) (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)

University Of Michigan; Flint (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan in Flint seeks a Clerk A to provide front desk assistance in the Office of Graduate Programs. The role requires reliability, a personable demeanor, and eagerness to learn.

The position is on-site and involves greeting visitors, clerical tasks, material assembly for recruitment, mail processing, and data entry, with occasional recruitment event support and a tidy reception area.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated careful attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Familiarity with computers and basic office equipment.
• Ability to respect and maintain student confidentiality and present a businesslike appearance and demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Greet and direct walk-in visitors and answer phones.
• Clerical duties including assembling recruitment materials, processing mail, faxes and forms.
• Use a scanner to image documents and link to student records.
• Prepare mailings, copy, file and enter data on a computer.
• Occasionally assist with recruitment events and maintain a neat reception area.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Office equipment familiarity

Confidentiality & professionalism

Tools

Scanner

MS Office

Job description

Applications will be reviewed immediately with interviews taking place in early October. Position is scheduled to begin on November 2, 2026.

For additional information or to ask questions, please contact Melissa Wentink at [e-mail] or by telephone at [phone].

Job Summary

The Office of Graduate Programs is seeking a Clerk A position to provide assistance at the front desk of the department. The Office of Graduate Programs requires someone who is reliable, personable, and eager to learn.

Responsibilities*

• Greet and direct walk-in visitors and answer phones
• Clerical duties including:
  • assembling of recruitment materials
  • processing mail, faxes and forms
  • using a scanner to image documents and link to student records
  • preparing mailings
  • copying
  • filing
  • using a computer to enter data
• Occasionally assist with recruitment events
• Maintain a neat and orderly reception area
• Other related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

Position is open to UM-Flint students only.

The essential skills required for this position include:

• Demonstrated careful attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Familiarity with computers and basic office equipment
• Ability to respect and maintain student confidentiality and present a businesslike appearance and demeanor

Desired Qualifications*

• Availability at least two days per week; hours are flexible, but availability during the 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM time period is strongly preferred.
• Candidate should have motivation and initiative to work independently and with minimal supervision.
• Prior experience in an office setting is a plus.
• UM-Flint Work-study eligible student is preferred.

Modes of Work

Onsite

The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work locaton within or outside of the State of Michigan.

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 .

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

Temp job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days.The review and selection process maybegin as early as the fourth 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.