Summary
The University of Michigan-Dearborn seeks an experienced Executive Assistant to provide high-level administrative and executive support in the Office of the Provost, providing support to the Provost Office Leadership team, including management of calendar scheduling, travel arrangements, as well as administrative and operational activities for the Provost Office. This individual will perform administrative duties of a highly responsible, sensitive and confidential nature, requiring demonstrated qualities of efficient and imaginative management and planning. This position requires commitment to quality work, independent judgment to manage multiple tasks, a pledge to service excellence, significant flexibility and a positive team-based approach to problem solving.

Responsibilities*
Scheduling for Provost and Associate Provosts and proactively monitoring their calendars
Providing support for Provost in terms of managing deadlines ahead of schedule, anticipating needs, planning as necessary
Providing written communication on behalf of the Provost and drafting of appointment letters
Prepare and process all Regents Communications
Reviewing/actioning monthly missing timesheet reports, reviewing monthly department reports, probationary periods, I-9 processes, IT Comm issues, other personnel and financial issues/questions; management of HR/recruiting processes for office, as needed; budget clearance routing
In consultation with Provost Office leadership, expense approval questions/reports
Oversight and/or coordination of events and meetings (i.e., faculty awards ceremony, student Honors Convocation, staff/team events, Provost Office listening sessions, coordination with Chancellor?s office, etc.)
Creation and maintenance of Council of Dean agenda and taking notes at the meetings
Screening and management of phone calls and mail
Purchasing/ordering of supplies as needed
Travel management for Provost and Associate Provosts as needed
Management of office, including but not limited to relocation projects and logistics and in consultation with Provost and Associate Provosts
Administrative support for the university accreditation process
Supervision of all student assistants
Other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications*
5+ years of administrative experience supporting elevated or executive level leadership
Adaptable to various competing demands and experience in delivering the highest level of customer service and responsiveness
Proven organizational skills that reflect ability to analyze data and prioritize multiple projects seamlessly with excellent attention to detail
Exceptional written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and work with all levels of constituents while operating in a fast-paced, proactive customer service environment
History of being a team player and the ability to thrive in a collaborative environment, both throughout the Provost office and across campuses, while also able to work independently
High level of interpersonal skills with the ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion
Advanced proficiency in relevant software applications (Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and financial reporting systems).
Desired Qualifications*
Bachelor?s degree
Experience working in higher education
Knowledge of University of Michigan system, policies and procedures
Competence with technology in general, including design software.