Law School Faculty Support Specialist

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan Law School is hiring a faculty assistant to provide complex secretarial support for multiple members of the academic faculty, including tenured, tenure-track, visitors, adjuncts and emeriti. The selected candidate will perform a wide range of secretarial and administrative support and may have the option to take a three to eight week unpaid, seasonal leave during the summer.

The role involves preparing course materials, maintaining websites, creating electronic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least one year of administrative experience OR 5+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, G Suite, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to prioritize and balance multiple concurrent assignments and deadlines.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and in a team in a professional and collaborative manner.
• Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail.
• High degree of confidentiality and tact when handling sensitive matters.
• Exemplary customer service skills.
• Ability to move boxes and other materials.
• Must be able to remain stationary for long periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all course materials, including electronic and hard copies.
• Maintain faculty websites when required
• Electronic presentation preparation, including PowerPoint and Google Slides
• Edit and proofread documents and correspondence
• Support research endeavors with case/article retrieval using Westlaw, Lexis, and other databases
• Assist with expense reports and account reconciliations per university guidelines
• Manage calendars, schedule travel, screens calls, and handle meetings for multiple faculty members
• Perform tasks using Microsoft Office and G Suite
• Handle confidential materials and communications appropriately

Skills

Administrative experience

Time management

Attention to detail

Discretion/confidentiality

Teamwork

Customer service

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

G Suite

Adobe Acrobat

Westlaw/Lexis research databases

Job description

The University of Michigan Law School is hiring a faculty assistant to provide complex secretarial support for multiple members of the academic faculty, including tenured, tenure-track, visitors, adjuncts and emeriti. The selected candidate will perform a wide range of secretarial and administrative support and may have the option to take a three to eight week unpaid, seasonal leave during the summer.

The role involves preparing course materials, maintaining websites, creating electronic