Executive Assistant to Dean

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit a resume and a cover letter as a single document. In your cover letter, briefly describe your interest in the role and how your experience aligns with the position.

Who We Are

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education, committed to building a better world through business. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence. Together, we strive to develop leaders who create lasting impact across industries and communities. Learn more about Ross here.

Job Summary

As the Executive Assistant to the Dean, you will provide high-level administrative support and manage the administrative operations related to the Dean's Office, high-level visitors, and important events. This role requires comprehensive administrative experience, exceptional management and public relationship skills, and broad knowledge of organizational procedures. You will perform confidential tasks that require discretion, an ability to manage high visibility situations, and quick decision-making. Responsibilities may fall out of the traditional working hours given the nature of the work. You will report directly to the Chief of Staff.
For additional details about the position, please review the full job description.
For questions about this role or accommodation requests, contact talent.acquisition@umich.edu
 

Responsibilities*

• Provide highly professional, intentional and comprehensive administrative support for the Dean, setting and upholding the highest standards as a role model for the Ross School.
• Contribute to our vibrant work community by building trusting partnerships across the school, continually learning, creating impactful experiences, treating others with respect, and working with outcomes in mind.
• Coordinate the flow of communication, assignments, and information for the Dean. Initiate, draft, edit, and finalize correspondence, reports, meeting agendas and minutes, or other background materials for meetings.
• Manage the Dean's calendar including establishing priorities. Help determine attendees and prepare for complex meetings in a range of domestic and international locations. Ensure information or material required from others is received.
• Screen, prioritize and refer incoming requests to Associate Deans, senior administrators and others. Manage sensitive situations and bring items that need the Dean's immediate attention to the forefront.
• Manage the operations of the Dean's office including supervising other administrative support professionals, setting direction and standards and ensuring consistency and cooperation.
• Coordinate travel arrangements, itineraries and completion of expense reports.
• Represent the Dean's Office to a broad range of individuals. Respond and act on behalf of the Dean using your knowledge of University and school policies and interactions with school leadership, and other University officials.
• Collaborate with administrators from across the University and work with school committees, students, corporate executives, alumni and donors.
  Be a project manager for special projects which may include: coordinating multiple presentations, disseminating information, and organizing special events. Prepare reports on projects.

Required Qualifications*

• 5+ years of directly related executive administrative experience supporting top-level leaders or executives
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated project management skills with an interest in managing multiple, concurrent projects.
• Applied experience working in a collaborative, energetic environment managing conflicting priorities.
• Proficiency in high-level customer service practices working with all levels of constituents.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office software, Google workspace, and other database, email and calendar-keeping software and technologies.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days, Maternity and Parental Leave)
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Access to the onsite Fitness Center at Ross
   

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.

Work Locations

This on-site position is based in Ann Arbor, MI, with the opportunity for occasional remote work.

Additional Information

The salary offer range for this position is $87,600 - $118,200. Salary offers are determined based on several factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, along with internal equity considerations. It is not common for new hires to be placed at the top of the range.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.