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Administrative Assistant
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Job ID 75004
Job Funding Source Work-Study, Non-Work-Study
Employer Kelsey Museum of Archaelogy
Category Professional/Administrative
Job Description

Position Summary  

The museum administrative office is seeking a coachable, dependable undergraduate student assistant interested in museums and cultural institutions. This role provides hands-on experience supporting daily administrative operations through clerical, organizational, and office-support tasks, with training and mentorship in a supportive environment.

 

 Key Responsibilities  

 

Administrative & Clerical Support

 - Scan books, catalogs, and other materials using overhead/flatbed scanners  

 - Provide general clerical and administrative support to museum staff and leadership

- Take photos of museum-related activities (as needed)

- Support digital accessibility for museum-related websites and social media

- Support cataloguing/record keeping tasks in the museum’s Office of the Registrar

 

  Donor/Correspondence Support

  - Prepare donor mailings using Microsoft Word Mail Merge  

  - Organize and physically arrange letters for mailing

 

Visitor Support

  - Support the museum collections manager with visiting researchers (as needed)

  - Support museum educators for Kelsey summer camps (as needed)

 

Cash Handling (as needed)

  - Assist with receiving/handling cash donations under supervision

Educational Value

This position offers practical experience in museum administration, with transferable skills in document management, correspondence preparation, office organization, professionalism, and workplace communication. Students will build confidence and career readiness through guided training and mentorship.

Job Requirements

- Must be a University of Michigan undergraduate student  

- Professional, courteous demeanor  

- Reliable and responsive; able to manage tasks independently     

- Familiarity with Microsoft Word and Google Workspace (including Google Chat)  

- Must successfully complete a background check

Hourly Rate $15.00/hour
Hours 10.0 to 15.0 hours per week
Time Frame Spring/Summer
Start Date Friday, May 1, 2026
End Date Thursday, August 20, 2026
Primary Contact Christina Johnson
Primary Contact's Email chrnoell@umich.edu
Supervisor N/A
Work Location In-person
Phone N/A
Fax N/A