Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The Department of Cardiac Surgery is seeking an experienced Administrative Specialist to serve as the primary source of support for a faculty member holding multiple leadership positions within the department and broader organization. The selected candidate will also support 1-2 additional faculty members and assist with managing other departmental responsibilities, while demonstrating a high level of professionalism and poise in all interactions. This is a fantastic opportunity for growth and development within the field of healthcare administration, providing valuable experience in supporting leadership and collaborating on a wide range of administrative projects. 

In order to achieve success in this role, we are looking for a candidate with strong communication, organizational, and multitasking abilities who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. This position requires a high degree of flexibility with the ability to work well individually, as well as collaboratively within a team environment. 

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

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Work Schedule

As part of Michigan Medicine's Flexible First Workplace initiative, this position has the potential opportunity for a hybrid arrangement that includes onsite and remote work. Once training is complete, the hybrid position will work 4 days a week onsite at the Frankel Cardiovascular Center and 1 day remote. The schedule arrangement is based on the current needs of the department/faculty and may be subject to change.

Additionally, due to the nature of this support role, communication with faculty may occasionally be required outside of normal business hours.

Modes of Work

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.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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