How to Apply

Please submit a cover letter as the first page of your resume and, in one page or less, describe how this role fits your career goals. These submissions will be used to assess writing skills.

Job Summary

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) Office team works in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment that requires attention to detail and critical thinking skills. Members of this team manage sensitive information that requires working with a high level of confidentiality.

The Compliance Specialist Associate is an entry-level position that reports to the Chief FOIA Officer within the Office of the Vice President for Communications. In this role, the preferred candidate will have the ability to develop professional skills while performing data entry, records management, and routine communications associated with a high volume of requests for documents concerning University of Michigan business. You will assist more senior members of the FOIA team with examination of records and reporting requirements. Primary activities and decision-making are predominantly performed independently.

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

Responsibilities*

• Interpret and assist with document requests as allowed through the FOIA process.
• Data entry and records management associated with all requests.
• Use project management skills to prioritize, initiate, and complete tasks.
• Use analytical skills to assist with the organization and examination of records.
• Analyze documents to identify compliant courses of action.
• Work independently with tight deadlines and adapt to changes.
• Communicate effectively with team members and constituents regarding FOIA requests.

Required Qualifications*

• One or more years of administrative or paralegal experience in a complex or legal organization.
• Proficiency working with electronic records.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Basic to intermediate knowledge and application of project management skills.

Desired Qualifications*

• Ability to quickly learn, understand, and apply rationales that conform to legal requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to work in a high-pressure environment with accuracy.

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.

Additional Information

New hires are typically hired into the lower portion of the range, enabling employee growth in the range over time. Actual placement in the range is based on job-related skills and experience, as evaluated throughout the interview process. A higher salary is possible for exceptionally qualified candidates.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.