Executive Assistant to the Dean

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level, professional administrative support to the Dean, managing complex calendars and prioritizing assignments.
• Coordinate the flow of communication, including drafting, editing, and finalizing correspondence, reports, and meeting materials.
• Manage Dean's Office operations, including supervising administrative support staff and ensuring operational consistency.
• Act as a primary liaison for the Dean's Office, interacting with university leadership, students, alumni, and corporate executives.
• Manage travel arrangements, detailed itineraries, and expense reporting.
• Serve as a project manager for special initiatives, such as organizing special events and coordinating large-scale presentations.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information with extreme discretion and quick decision-making.

Requirements

• 5+ years of directly related executive administrative experience supporting top-level leaders or executives.
• Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Demonstrated project management skills with the ability to manage multiple concurrent projects.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and various database and calendar management technologies.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to provide high-level customer service to diverse constituents.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and parental leave.
• Retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions and immediate vesting.
• Comprehensive health insurance options.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care.
• Access to the onsite Fitness Center at Ross.

About the Company

The Stephen M. Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan is a globally recognized leader in business education. We are committed to building a better world through business, guided by core values of innovation, continuous learning, and excellence.