Admin Asst Senior Healthcare/ Intermediate

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How to Apply

A cover letter with your resume addressing how your experience and education specifically address the requirements of the position is mandatory to be considered for this position. Please be prepared to provide work samples, if requested.

Job Summary

The Division of Rheumatology is one of thirteen divisions within the Department of Internal Medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School with 50 instructional, clinical and research faculty. The division is looking for someone to provide a high-level of support to faculty leadership and other faculty within the division, as assigned. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, candidates for this position are expected to exhibit strong organizational skills, demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively within a complex organization, and have a high level of integrity.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings
  
  

Responsibilities*

• Provide complex calendar management in support of faculty exercising discretion and judgment to analyze and appropriately prioritize complicated and challenging schedules; respond to frequent changes in schedules; screen the purpose of meeting requests; set priorities when there is a conflict; obtain information regarding the meeting and provide faculty with background information needed for meetings.
• Act as lead and main point of contact for managing all Divisional conference, seminars, and grand rounds, etc.
• Manage long-term coverage, vacation coverage and part-time pager coverage for faculty.
• Coordinate meetings, symposiums and other large events including reserving meeting rooms, arranging catering and AV needs, manage travel arrangements and process honoraria, prepare and distribute agendas and other meeting materials.
• Assist faculty with correspondence and calendar management. Maintain CV, Elements CV, biosketches and Other Support.
• Procurement of office, laboratory supplies, equipment and professional society memberships. Establish service contracts, track invoices and payments to vendors. Request payment of honorariums, consultant fees and other payments to individuals.
• Create forms, excel spreadsheets, databases and PowerPoint presentations including formatting of tables and graphics, as they relate to divisional leadership functions.
• Assist with annual projects, faculty orientation, faculty evaluations, alumni database management.
• Assist with completing clinic closing process and documentation; assist with completing and submitting faculty vacation via QGenda.
• Occasional interaction involving matters of a highly confidential or sensitive nature may include contacts with university officials, government officials, administrators, potential and existing donors as well as patients.
• As part of the administrative team, participate in team meetings, assist team members, provide coverage for other administrative positions, participate in continuous improvement to protocols and processes.
• Additional duties as assigned.
  
  

Required Qualifications*

Senior Level

• 4 years progressively responsible administrative experience;
• Highschool Education or equivalent;
• Proven ability to prioritize, have exceptional organizational skills, meet deadlines and produce detailed and accurate work;
• Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a team and also independently and exercise good judgment;
• Excellent computer skills (especially in Microsoft, Google and calendaring platforms);
• Proven ability to assess and handle highly sensitive and confidential matters with discretion and integrity;
• Strong interpersonal skills;
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility with schedule.
  
  

Intermediate Level

• 2-4 years administrative experience;
• Highschool Education or equivalent.
  
  

Desired Qualifications*

The ideal candidate would be a proactive team member and willing to assist other team members as needed and meet multiple concurrent deadlines independently. Experience in Adobe Photoshop is helpful, experience with University systems and considerable knowledge of University policy and procedures.

Work Schedule

40 hours/week, with flexibility to work a hybrid schedule. 3 days minimum on campus will be expected and providing in office coverage for other administrative vacations/sick time, when needed. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the Division.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Opening ID

271227

Working Title

Admin Asst Senior Healthcare/ Intermediate

Job Title

Admin Asst Sr Healthcare

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-Rheumatology

Posting Begin/End Date

11/21/2025 - 12/05/2025

Career Interest

Administration