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.
Mission Statement
MDentistry: advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.
The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.
The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by: -Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.
-Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth
Responsibilities*
Financial Operations for Patient Services
Coordinate the preparation of budgets, grant applications, proposals, status reports & financial statements
Monitor the financial status of budget allocations and/or research projects
Review and approve expenditures on materials, equipment, support staff and travel
Prepare monthly and yearly projections of unit operations and associated costs
Review and submit annual space analysis
Review and submit bi-annual equipment inventory
Assist P-card reconciliations, procurement
Administrative Duties
Assist with Onboarding / Offboarding of staff
Assist users with procurement, supply orders, telephone orders, clinic supplies
Assist users with expense reports
Represent the department to other administrators regarding administrative policies and procedures.
Required Qualifications*
High School Diploma or equivalent
Two+ years of Administrative support experience
Two + years of professional accounting/finance experience
Knowledge of the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures of management and financial accounting
Demonstrates experience with Microsoft Office and Excel
Demonstrates excellent written and verbal communication skills
Knowledge of budget preparation, preferably in a higher education setting
Knowledge of procurement policies and procedures
Knowledge of financial reporting including statements of activity and journal entries
Desired Qualifications*
Knowledge of UM Financial Operations policies and procedures including shortcode chartfields, endowments, journal entries, Business Objects, M-Reports, Statements of Activity, Source/Use Reports, and how to set up stipend payments though Student Financial Operations.
Knowledge of budget preparation for the UM Office of Budget and Planning.
Knowledge of UM Procurement policies and procedures including methods of payment, Concur, requisitions, and non-PO vouchers
Knowledge of Gifts and Endowments
Knowledge of policies and procedures in UM's Office of Research and Sponsored Projects
A Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field of study
Knowledge of the process for UM's yearly Certification of Financial Results and Internal Controls
Work Schedule
The schedule, including both days and hours, is open to negotiation, and there is the possibility of transitioning to a hybrid schedule following the successful completion of onsite training.
Additional Information
This entails a 60% position, equivalent to 24 hours per week.
The annual salary range for this 60% position is $33,600 to $42,000.
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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Opening ID
245406
Working Title
Administrative Specialist
Job Title
Administrative Specialist
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Part-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
School Dentistry
Department
DENT Patient Services
Posting Begin/End Date
2/19/2024 - 3/04/2024
Salary
$56,000.
00 - $70,000.
00
Career Interest
Administration