Job Description

How to Apply

If you are a proactive and detail-oriented individual with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, please submit your resume and a cover letter for the Executive Assistant position. The cover letter must include examples of how your past work experience applies to this position.

Job Summary

The Office of the Vice President for Government Relations (OVPGR) directs the university's interactions at the local, state and federal levels; developing and maintaining effective relationships with governmental agencies and officials, as well as working in close collaboration with economic development partners across the region on activities associated with attracting and retaining industries in the State of Michigan.

OVPGR seeks an experienced and seasoned Executive Assistant to provide confidential, executive-level support to the Vice President for Government Relations and have independent responsibility for a significant volume and variety of operational and administrative duties. This position will serve as a critical member of the VPGR's team, providing day-to-day support for the Vice President and administrative coordination and logistical support for high-impact projects, activities, and events managed by the office. The ideal candidate must exercise initiative, judgment, discretion, independent decision-making, and workload prioritization. The ability to work as part of a team is essential to a person's success in this position.

This position reports directly to the Vice President and has supervisory and management responsibility for all assistants and responsibility for managing operational and administrative functions. This position can require work outside traditional working hours, given the time-sensitive nature of some projects. This role requires on-site work in Ann Arbor, MI, at least three days each week.
 

Responsibilities*

Scheduling:

Logistics Planning:

Project Coordination:

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

The successful candidate will possess:

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.

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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