Administrative Assistant Senior - Experiential Education Clinics and Programs
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How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Who We Are
Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world's leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the J.D. and 40 in the LL.M. program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work.
Responsibilities*
Environmental Law and Sustainability Clinic: Provide administrative support to the director of the Environmental Law and Sustainability Clinic including preparing class materials, maintaining Canvas sites, managing the client intake process, answering phones and responding to general inquiries, processing and tracking clinic mail and email correspondence, submitting legal filings, managing clinic files and databases, managing calendars, handling financial matters on behalf of the clinic and generally supporting the daily operations of the ELSC. Additionally, at the start of each semester help onboard and train incoming students on office procedures, case management, use of equipment, and more.
General Administrative Support: Under general direction from the Business Administrator, provide administrative support to the department including but not limited to answering the main clinics phone line and routing calls as appropriate, sorting clinic mail, managing clinic car maintenance, ordering food for clinic faculty meetings, maintaining and ordering supplies for clinic printers, and assisting with department events as needed. Provide backup coverage to the Business Administrator when requested.
Digital Academic Initiatives: Provide administrative support to the director of Digital Academic Initiatives including preparing class materials, maintaining Canvas sites, assisting with graduate and undergraduate research students, managing calendar, making room arrangements for various workshops and presentations, and financial reconciliation.
Classroom Support (non-clinic): Serve as administrative support for clinical faculty when they teach non-clinical classes, including preparing course materials, maintaining Canvas sites, document editing and proofreading, and in-classroom support as requested.
Seasonal/Periodic Clinic and Program Administrative Support: Provide seasonal (spring/summer) administrative support to the INHR Geneva program and assistance with the Bergstrom Fellowship Program. Cross-train with the administrators of the MLaw clinics to provide backup coverage to those clinics as requested.
Required Qualifications*
High school diploma and at least four years of administrative support experience
Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, and Adobe Acrobat
Ability to learn quickly and adapt to new computer software and technologies
Excellent written and interpersonal communication skills
Must be able to handle highly confidential information and sensitive matters with tact and discretion
Ability to multitask, exercise initiative, and prioritize and balance multiple concurrent assignments and deadlines
Must be able to work effectively with a diverse group of colleagues, faculty, staff, students, clients, and visitors
Demonstrated ability to show sound judgment and work independently, as well as the ability to work on a team in a professional and collaborative manner
Demonstrated accuracy and attention to detail
Exemplary customer service skills
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time.
Desired Qualifications*
Associate's or Bachelor's degree
Experience with M-Pathways systems, Canvas, CLIO, Dropbox and Emburse
Knowledge of University of Michigan policies and procedures
Knowledge of or experience working in a law office or legal clinic
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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .
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.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
271717
Working Title
Administrative Assistant Senior - Experiential Education Clinics and Programs
Job Title
Administrative Assistant Sr
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Modes of Work
Onsite
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Nonexempt
Organizational Group
Law School
Department
Law School
Posting Begin/End Date
12/08/2025 - 12/15/2025
Career Interest
Administration
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