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Office Assistant
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Job ID 75611
Job Funding Source Work-Study
Employer University Musical Society
Category Office
Job Description

The UMS Human Resource Office is seeking to fill a work-study student staff position for the 2026-2027 academic year. Hired student staff should expect to start training in mid-September. This position will be in-person.

Student staff should expect to work regular business hours.

Applicants should be available to work a minimum of 8 hours per week.

Business hours are from 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday in our Liberty Office.

This position performs routine but varied clerical duties in accordance with standard procedures. This includes clerical duties such as photocopying, compiling records, filing, tabulating, posting information, and distributing mail. Applies knowledge of department policies and procedures and utilizes a general understanding of other departments' functions. Maintains records, prepares forms, verifies information and resolves routine problems.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION: Please submit your application for the position here on the Student Employment Office website. In addition, please submit your class schedule and work-study amount using this Google form: https://forms.gle/vPjV6swCZyQ5cA88A

Work-Study Applicants only

 

Educational Value

This Work-Study position offers students meaningful professional experience in a collaborative office environment while building skills that are applicable across nearly every industry. Students gain firsthand exposure to Human Resources operations, professional workplace expectations, and organizational culture.

Develop strong administrative, organizational, and time management skills.

Strengthen written and verbal communication skills through interactions

Learn the importance of confidentiality, professionalism, and ethical decision-making

Gain an understanding of core HR functions, including recruitment, onboarding, training, employee engagement, and records management.

Improve problem-solving, critical thinking, and customer service skills in a professional setting.

Receive mentoring and coaching from HR professionals while exploring career paths in Human Resources, business and nonprofit administration.

Build a professional network and develop references that can support future internships or employment opportunities.

Enhance their resume with real-world experience that demonstrates responsibility, professionalism, and transferable workplace competencies.

Job Requirements

Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Have an understanding of confidentiality and how to handle sensitive information (enrolled in courses that support this type of work preferred).

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and willingness to learn new software systems.

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines.

Strong customer service skills and a professional demeanor.

Have an interest in Human Resources, Business and familiarity with data entry or administrative support.

Have an interest in pursuing a career in Human Resources, business operations, nonprofit administration, or higher education.

Experience with Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, or other collaboration tools.

Hourly Rate $16.00/hour
Hours 8.0 to 12.0 hours per week
Time Frame Fall/Winter/Spring/Summer
Start Date Wednesday, August 5, 2026
End Date Friday, August 28, 2026
Primary Contact Melissa Earl
Primary Contact's Email melkay@umich.edu
Supervisor Melissa Earl
Work Location 520 E Liberty St. Ann Arbor, MI 48430
Phone N/A
Fax N/A