The Department of Human Genetics is seeking to hire a work-study student to serve in our front office to help out with various general, event, and purchasing activities and projects.

Applicants should submit a resume and a short description about how their skills and experience directly relate to the responsibilities for this position.  Applicants will ideally be available  Mondays from 11:00am - 12:00pm, Wednesdays 11:15am - 1:30pm, and Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30pm. The selected temporary student would work 10-15 hours per week at $15-$16 per hour.  Hourly rate depending upon prior experience.

Individuals working in this positions will functionally report to the Executive Assistant to the Chair and administratively report to the Administrative Manager for the Department.  Questions about this position can be directed to halseyr@med.umich.edu.

General Office Support Responsibilities:

• Answer phones
• Greet visitors
• Clean refrigerators and microwaves
• Assist with general requests from faculty, staff, and students
• Other duties as assigned

Event Support:

• Set-up, clean-up, and assist with expense reconciliation from meetings or lectures, such as seminar speaker visits and WeST

Purchasing Support:

• Imaging of purchase documentation for record retention

Applicants will ideally be available  Mondays from 11:00am - 12:00pm, Wednesdays 11:15am - 1:30pm, and Thursdays 4:30 - 5:30pm.  Other hours are negotiable, based on course schedule.

• Some prior work experience working in an office setting is desired
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong communication skills both verbally and via email
• Ability to work professionally with visitors, staff, students, and faculty
• Ability to work professionally with individuals from a diverse range of backgrounds
• Ability to complete work despite frequent interruptions
• Business casual attire