Student Front Desk Assistant-Office of Graduate Programs (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)

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

Job summary

University of Michigan - Flint seeks a Student Front Desk Assistant for the Office of Graduate Programs. This on-site student role supports customer service and general administrative tasks.

Applicants must be current UM-Flint students, with preference for those with Work Study funding. Duties include greeting guests, handling inquiries, scheduling referrals, and assisting with recruitment events.

Qualifications

• Must be a current University of Michigan - Flint student.
• Preference given to students with Work Study funding.
• Basic proficiency with office software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Responds to routine phone calls and correspondence, following established guidelines.
• Meets and greets guests and assists with appointments or referrals to other departments.
• Performs additional clerical or administrative-support duties, as assigned.
• Assists with Graduate Programs recruitment events as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Currently enrolled UM-Flint student

Tools

Google Applications

MS Office Suite

Google Drive

Job description

Student Front Desk Assistant-Office of Graduate Programs (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume document. Applications received without a cover letter or resume will not be considered.

Applications will be reviewed after the minimum posting period 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 an Office Assistant. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a student at the University of Michigan - Flint to be eligible for this position. Preference will be given to those students with Work Study funding as part of their financial aid package.

Responsibilities*

The Office Assistant provides customer support and general administrative support to the Office of Graduate Programs.

• Responds to routine phone calls and correspondence, following established guidelines.
• Meets and greets guests and assists with appointments or referrals to other departments.
• Performs additional clerical or administrative-support duties, as assigned.
• Assists with Graduate Programs recruitment events as needed.

Required Qualifications*

• Must be a current University of Michigan - Flint student.
• Preference given to those students with Work Study funding as part of their financial aid package.

Desired Qualifications*

• Basic proficiency with Google Applications, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Publisher, PowerPoint), Google Drive, and general keyboarding.
• Outgoing personality and the desire to provide quality customer service.
• Exercises independent judgement through employing basic reasoning skills.

Modes of Work

Onsite

The work requires, or the supervisor approves fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location 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 may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime 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.

Working Title

Student Front Desk Assistant-Office of Graduate Programs (STUDENT/WORK STUDY)