Executive Projects & Events Coordinator

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous time off

Two-for-one retirement matching

Comprehensive health insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability

Flexible spending accounts

Job summary

The University of Michigan is seeking an Access & Opportunity Project Coordinator to provide executive support, lead special projects, and coordinate department events within the Office of the Provost. You will manage calendars, travel, correspondence, and run point on complex initiatives across campus partners while upholding confidentiality and integrity.

Reporting to the AVPs in Access & Opportunity, the role requires strong organizational skills, communication, and the ability to influence

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of progressive experience providing administrative or executive support.
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated editing, proofreading, and writing experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading special projects and coordinating complex, multi-stakeholder events or conferences.
• Expert-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Google, calendaring platforms, remote collaboration platforms, and Zoom.
• Proven ability to handle highly confidential and sensitive information with absolute discretion and professional integrity.

Responsibilities

• Executive Administrative Support: manage calendars, travel, emails, meeting preparation and notes, and budgeting.
• Special Projects Management: lead projects, define scope, timelines, and budgets, maintain plans and documentation, liaison across stakeholders.
• Events Management: plan and execute departmental events, conferences, and meetings with logistics, vendors, and program materials.
• Departmental & Back-Up Support: provide cross-functional backup and assist with onboarding and operations.

Skills

Executive support

Project management

Event coordination

Calendar management

Written communication

Confidentiality

MS Office

Zoom/Meetings

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Google tools

Zoom

Job description

The University of Michigan is seeking an Access & Opportunity Project Coordinator to provide executive support, lead special projects, and coordinate department events within the Office of the Provost. You will manage calendars, travel, correspondence, and run point on complex initiatives across campus partners while upholding confidentiality and integrity.

Reporting to the AVPs in Access & Opportunity, the role requires strong organizational skills, communication, and the ability to influence