SSWPBS Dean's Executive Assistant

This position supports the Dean and the School of Social Work, Psychological and Brain Sciences (SSWPBS) by providing high-level administrative, operational, fiscal, and event coordination.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex scheduling, travel coordination, and meeting preparation for the Dean.
• Handle confidential correspondence and communications.
• Oversee budget monitoring, purchasing processes, and financial processing.
• Coordinate special projects and events to support school operations.
• Support accreditation activities, website updates, newsletters, and external reporting.
• Ensure seamless collaboration across faculty, staff, students, university partners, vendors, and visitors through professional office management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience providing executive-level support in higher education or a comparable professional environment.
• Experience with budget monitoring, purchasing, travel coordination, and event planning.
• Experience supporting accreditation activities, website updates, newsletters, or external reporting.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism.

Pay

$22.00–$25.00 per hour

Schedule

40 hours per week, Monday through Friday

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, and paid caregiver leave.
• Educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; the University will not sponsor employment visas for this position.