Summary
This is a hybrid position.

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care - that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

The Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) safeguards and advances U-M's research enterprise by providing its partners with efficient pre-award and non-financial post-award services for the compliant administration of externally sponsored grants, contracts, and ancillary agreements. ORSP aspires to be recognized across the globe as the leading provider of innovative, and high-value guidance on the conduct of sponsored research and other funded activities. Additional information regarding ORSP is available on our website.

This position will report to the ORSP Assistant Director, Operations and Administration. Under general direction, the Business Operations Support Team member will provide dynamic support for daily operations, including Communications, Training, Project Management, and Business Intelligence. This role requires exercising considerable discretion and independent judgment, and the ability to analyze complex information requests and determine intricate trends. The ideal candidate will have a high school education or equivalent and more than four years of relevant 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

Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

Long-term disability coverage

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses and parental leave options

Hybrid working arrangements, including a combination of on-campus and remote work

A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

Dental and vision insurance

Responsibilities*
Communication and Marketing Coordination

Website Content Management

Email Campaign Development

Copywriting and drafting of reference documents

Basic Design Support

Assistance with intra-office communication (newsletters, forms, surveys, etc.) and record keeping/maintenance

Editing, proofreading, and quality analysis



Training Support

Proofreading training materials

Basic design support



Administration

On site event logistics (monthly)

Scheduling/calendar management in Google Calendar, meeting polls. etc.

Assistance with hiring processes, including scheduling meetings and interviews, preparing documents, professional and efficient communication with the leadership team, Hiring Managers, committee members, and candidates

Facilities management support

Assist with management and organization of Google Drive and internal office resources

Update email groups and membership in MCommunity, intra-office lists and as needed elsewhere



Event Planning:

Work with teammates to coordinate logistics for internal and external events, such as large group meetings, workshops, conferences, and seminars. This includes venue selection, catering arrangements, materials preparation, and attendee management.