Student Life Administrative Coordinator

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. Through powerful ideas, purpose-driven leaders, and meaningful impact, Ross empowers individuals and organizations to make a positive difference. Our community is guided by core values that emphasize innovation, continuous learning, and excellence.

About the Role

As the Student Life Administrative Coordinator, you will support activities related to the Full-Time MBA Programs' (FTMBA) Student Life team, including front desk coverage, organization and cleanliness of the FTMBA suite, and general administrative support. You will provide event support for FTMBA and Student Life events, including room and hotel reservations, reimbursement processing, catering, and material orders, as well as on-site support such as check-in and room set-up. You will report directly to the Associate Director of Student Life.

This is an onsite position based in Ann Arbor, MI. The role may require occasional work outside standard business hours, including early mornings, evenings, or weekends. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain that authorization throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate administrative and logistical support for FTMBA student clubs, conferences, case competitions, and other student-led activities.
• Support major student and community events, including orientation, commencement, workshops, and conferences, by coordinating rooms, catering, materials, transportation, parking, permits, hotel blocks, and other event needs.
• Provide on-site event support, including room setup, attendee check-in, and coordination with Ross Operations, Ross IT, vendors, and other campus partners.
• Manage event-related purchases, catering orders, materials, invoices, and reconciliation across applicable program shortcodes.
• Provide daily front desk coverage for the FTMBA Program Office by greeting visitors, answering general questions, and directing inquiries to the appropriate team members.
• Monitor and respond to the FTMBA Program Office email account and assist with general administrative support, including scheduling, reservations, and catering.
• Maintain organized, welcoming shared office spaces and provide logistical support for FTMBA Admissions events, both on campus and virtually.

Requirements

• High school education and 1+ years of related administrative or customer service experience.
• Experience working with students or similar groups.
• Experience handling confidential information according to specified confidentiality guidelines.
• Proficiency in Google and Microsoft Suites plus email and calendar-keeping technologies.

Benefits

• 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.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Access to the onsite Fitness Center at Ross.

Pay

The salary offer range for this position is $42,000 to $49,400. Salary offers are determined based on several factors, including a candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications, along with internal equity considerations.