Hybrid Administrative Coordinator - Research Lab Operations

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a project coordinator for the CASCADE Lab to support cancer prevention and survivorship initiatives. This term-limited appointment will end one year from the start date, with potential extension based on performance and funding.

Responsibilities include calendar/email management for leadership, event planning, travel arrangements, meeting support, purchasing, and assisting with NIH biosketches, manuscripts, and study communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and one year of secretarial/administrative experience.
• Exceptional organizational skills; ability to meet deadlines and deliver detailed work.
• Ability to work both in a team and independently with good judgment.
• Excellent computer skills with MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Google tools, and calendar platforms.
• Strong oral and written communication and proofreading abilities.

Responsibilities

• Calendar and email management for assigned leadership, including scheduling and coordinating meetings and Zoom.
• Plan and coordinate events and meetings, including venues, catering, AV, and other needs.
• Coordinate travel arrangements including flights, ground transport, lodging, registrations, and expense reports.
• Support meetings and seminars with agendas, minutes, and follow-ups; arrange Zoom and rooms.
• Assist with funding proposals, biosketch updates, CVs, and manuscript submission processes.
• Organize study communications, newsletters, biospecimen kits, and materials; approve timesheets.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Google apps

Calendaring platforms

Job description

University of Michigan is seeking a project coordinator for the CASCADE Lab to support cancer prevention and survivorship initiatives. This term-limited appointment will end one year from the start date, with potential extension based on performance and funding.

Responsibilities include calendar/email management for leadership, event planning, travel arrangements, meeting support, purchasing, and assisting with NIH biosketches, manuscripts, and study communications.