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Office Assistant
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Job ID 70992
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer LSA Afroamerican and African Studies
Category Office
Job Description

Applicant will be reporting to a member of the DAAS administrative team; this position consists of assisting the staff with day to day operations: copying, telephone answering and routing, occasional courier services (on campus), servicing the ADP equipment, being present to ensure space integrity, and performing other related duties as assigned which can include but is not limited to the following: program advertisement, some event support and execution, and some committee facilitation. This is a 5 to 15 hour a week appointment ($15.00 per hour) for the 2025 Fall Term starting on August 25, 2025 with variable hours in the term to facilitate primarily onsite work. Some fexibility in scheduling is desired.

Educational Value

This position offers an opportunity to develop a variety of offce support skills and utilize a variety of computer programs. Student will gain valuable offce experience, learn how to develop professional relationships, and learn how to respond proactively in a dynamic service support environment. Finally, the selected candidate(s) will gain experience and refine highly desired employment skills such as punctuality, accountability, and responsibility.

Job Requirements

• Must be an enrolled student at UM in good standing
• Must be dependable and punctual
• Some experience working in an administrative position
• Possess the ability to take initiative and work independently
• Possess the ability to work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse group of faculty and students in an academic setting
• Have strong planning and organizational skills
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must have some familiarity with UM policies and procedures
• Must complete the online application (no consideration if not completed)
Must attach your resumé (no consideration if not attached)
Must attach your class schedule (no consideration if not attached)

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 5.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Monday, August 25, 2025
End Date Thursday, April 30, 2026
Primary Contact Wayne High
Primary Contact's Email N/A
Supervisor N/A
Work Location The work location is Haven Hall, Room 4700 and/or Room 5511. Ann Arbor, MI
Phone N/A
Fax N/A