How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. In your letter, include your interest in the interdisciplinary work of the ArtsEngine program.

Summary

You will provide administrative support for ArtsEngine, an interdisciplinary initiative supported by the five North Campus schools and colleges (listed here) and housed in the College of Engineering. You will support the activities of the ArtsEngine Leadership Team, including the: Managing Director, Assistant Director, Academic Program Manager, and Faculty Director. You will play an important role in helping to provide a welcoming environment in our residential program, Living ArtsEngine. You will also help coordinate efforts within our academic program, UARTS. You will be an essential member of the ArtsEngine team and will be the first contact for many ArtsEngine partners, including faculty, staff, and students.

You will report to the ArtsEngine Managing Director.

Mission Statement

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of the nation’s number one public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Who We Are

ArtsEngine is a highly collegial and collaborative office with a supportive and flexible working structure in which all employees are encouraged to learn and develop while engaging with a broad range of activities, responsibilities and community members.

ArtsEngine's mission is to deepen and enrich the Michigan experience by providing a framework in which curiosity, creativity, collaboration, and passion are engaged through interdisciplinary teaching, learning, research, and community. We do this by promoting, expanding, and enhancing programs and initiatives through which students and faculty develop as interdisciplinary thinkers, outcome-driven makers, and collaborative practitioners across the arts, design, engineering, information sciences, and technology.

For more information about ArtsEngine, please visit our website.

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 time off
• 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
• Maternity and Parental Leave
  

Responsibilities*

• Develop and distribute marketing materials for ArtsEngine programs and events, including creating regular newsletters
• Manage the scheduling and logistics for ArtsEngine/Living ArtsEngine programs and events.
• Schedule and prepare materials for meetings
• Coordinate and attend ArtsEngine and related events
• Process financial transactions in the University's financial accounting systmes
• Reconcile monthly financial activity for ArtsEngine.
• Hire, train, and manage student employees
• Maintain spreadsheets, reports, and webpages related to ArtsEngine activities

For a complete list of responsibilities, please check here.

Required Qualifications*

• Senior level: 4+ years of related professional experience
• Intermediate level: 2+ years of related professional experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Experience managing multiple projects at the same time
• Experience using independent problem solving skills
• Commitment to providing an environment that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion

Work Locations

This position is classified as an on-site position within the Michigan Engineering STARR classification matrix which means working on campus 4-5 days per week. You can find more information here: https://rpm.engin.umich.edu/human-resources/telecommuting/

Underfill Statement

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

Please note the salary ranges for each classification:

• Intermediate: $45,000 - $49,000
• Senior: $51,000 - $58,000

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.