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 that directly relate to this position.

Job Duration

This is a long-term assignment. I would like to have a student who would work in this position for multiple terms / semesters including spring/summer.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan Library is one of the world’s largest academic research libraries and serves a vibrant university community that is home to 19 schools and colleges, 100 top ten graduate programs, and annual research expenditures exceeding $1.5 billion a year. To enable the university’s world-changing work and to serve the public good, the library collects, preserves, and shares the scholarly and cultural record in all existing and emerging forms, and leads the reinvention of the academic research library in the digital age.
The University of Michigan Library is dedicated to cultivating an environment that values collaboration, innovation, and respect for all individuals. Serving the entire U-M community and beyond, the Library provides a comprehensive range of resources, services, and specialized expertise to support excellence in teaching, learning, and research.

We strive to recruit and retain talented professionals and encourage all employees to contribute their unique backgrounds, skills, and life experiences to our collective mission. Our long-standing commitment to academic advancement and professional growth is integral to the success of an academic research library.

The University of Michigan Library's Human Resources team is seeking an assistant who is interested in gaining experience in the areas of recruitment, compensation, staff development, performance management and data management related to all these areas. This role will also work with HR staff on special projects as well as assist with customer service. This position will be a hybrid of in-office work and remote work. (Work-study is preferred for this position but is not mandatory).

• Clerical duties include performing errands, data entry, and database maintenance.
• Creation, maintenance and audit of employee personnel files
• Tracking for data collection
• Answering inquiries in person or by email from the Library community, University faculty, staff, students, or guests
• Digitizing Search Files
• Provide administrative and technical support to the Library Human Resources office Updating LHR posting boards with current job postings, relevant events on campus
• Document HR practices and processes
• Support LHR initiatives and special projects

• 8 AM - 12 PM, 12 PM - 5PM
  • Monday    Available
  • Tuesday Available
  • Wednesday Available
  • Thursday Available
  • Friday Available

Modes of Work

This position may be eligible for hybrid work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department, throughout the course of employment.

• Ability to complete assignments to agreed upon deadlines
• Familiarity with office software such as Google Drive / Docs and Microsoft Office
• Ability to do detailed work with accuracy and care
• Excellent interpersonal /communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to thrive in a team environment
• Must be able to schedule a minimum of two-hour blocks of time

• Experience in office or clerical work
• Familiarity with data management, such as creating graphs and charts in programs such as Microsoft Excel and Google Sheet. (Pivot tables, V-Look-up and other advanced Excel features a plus)?

The ideal candidate requires strong proficiency in Microsoft and Google Suite, with high proficiencies in Excel. Attention to detail, commitment to confidentiality, and comfort working across multiple sources is vital to producing reports.