How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached to the first page of your resume. The letter should address your:
- Specific interest in this position, and;
- Skills and experience that directly relate to this position
Note: For the career portal system to accept the cover letter, please include this as the first page of your resume so that you submit only ONE combined document. This combined document will be reviewed to assess your qualifications.
Job Summary
As the Program Administrator you will assist with the day to day operations and administration of the Sport Management Department. You will report to the Program Chair of Sport Management.
Based on programmatic needs, the selected employee will be required to work full-time onsite at the School of Kinesiology Building (Monday through Friday).
What You'll Do
- Perform duties as needed to ensure the efficient and effective function of the program.
- Support student organizations with financials, purchases/ reimbursements, room reservations, and event planning.
- Support monthly faculty meetings; creating and preparing meeting materials (e.g., agendas), communications of meeting agendas and minutes with SM faculty, taking minutes during meetings, etc. Ensure minutes are published at a central kinesiology location.
- Support the program chair and associate chair with Advisory Board duties.
- Support the program chair and associate chair with scheduling and action items.
- Work closely with enrollment program offering/enrollment analytics.
- Build and maintain program database(s).
- Track all expenses and provide budget updates to the program chair and ensure that university financial policies and procedures are followed.
- Assist the program chair with graduate student teaching assignments and effort certifications.
- Work with the program chair on instructional needs such as tracking lecturer assignments, hiring paperwork, etc. Work with the SOK Human Resources office to process LEO paperwork as needed
Who We Are
The School of Kinesiology is the fourth-largest undergraduate admitting school at the University of Michigan, with over 1,400 undergraduate students and graduate students across our four programs of Applied Exercise Science, Athletic Training, Movement Science, and Sport Management.
The University of Michigan is one of the highest ranked public universities in the nation and one of the world's preeminent research institutions. The School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan is one of 19 independent academic units and one of seven health science schools and colleges within the University of Michigan. In Fall 2023, the National Academy of Kinesiology ranked the School of Kinesiology at the University of Michigan as the #1 Doctoral program in the US. We are housed in a recently renovated 250,000 square foot building located on the Ann Arbor central campus. Our faculty are world-renowned in their fields, and our students have opportunities to participate in research centers and labs during their educational experience.
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
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent education and experience
- 2+ years of administrative support experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace, or similar program
- Experience contributing to a positive workplace culture, and ability to consistently demonstrate our school's Core Values
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.
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.
