Federal Work Study: Student Employee Academic Support Specialist

Cleary University; Howell (MI); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Cleary University in Howell is seeking an Academic Operations Support Specialist to assist the Provost's Academic Operations Office. This in-person student role focuses on data management, report generation, and general office coordination to help keep the Academics Office running smoothly.

You will work 10-15 hours per week during Fall 2026 and Spring 2027, on-campus, gaining hands-on experience in higher education administration.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Cleary University student.
• At least 2 semesters remaining in your program.
• Must maintain good academic standing.
• Interest in working in higher education administration.

Responsibilities

• Enter and update data in databases and systems; generate reports for analysis.
• Verify data accuracy and reconcile discrepancies.
• Maintain organization and order within the Academics Office.
• Handle phone, email, and walk-in inquiries professionally.
• Revise and manage handouts, flyers, and website language for communications.

Skills

Data management

Google Apps

MS Office

Communication

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Multitasking

Tools

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Student Employee: Academic Operations Support Specialist

Position Overview

The Academic Operations Support Specialist Assistant Provost for Academic Operations in managing the daily operations of the Academics Office. This Howell campus, in-person position (not virtual or hybrid) involves a variety of tasks aimed at ensuring the smooth functioning of the department, including data management, report generation, and office organization. The role provides an opportunity for students to gain hands‑on experience in academic administration and operations within a higher education setting.

Responsibilities

• Data Management
• Enter and update data into various databases and systems accurately. Verify and reconcile data to ensure its accuracy and completeness. Generate reports and summaries to assist with departmental data analysis.
• Office Operations
• Assist in maintaining organization and order within the Academics Office.
• Handle phone, e-mail, and walk‑in inquiries, providing timely and professional responses.
• Revise, create, and manage handouts, flyers, website language, etc. to support communication with students, faculty, and staff on behalf of Academics.

Expected Skills

• Complete special projects and initiatives as assigned by the Provost, Assistant Provost for Academic Operations, Deans, or Instructional Designer.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to discussions on process improvements.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
• Proficiency in both Google Apps and Microsoft Office Suite (i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint). Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks effectively.
• Previous office or administrative experience is a plus but not required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be a current student at Cleary University.
• At least 2 semesters remaining in your academic program.
• Must be in good academic standing (and continue to be in good academic standing).
• Demonstrated interest in working in the higher education setting in academic affairs/operations.
• Can commit to working physically on the Howell campus 10-15 hours per week during the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Semesters.