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To be considered for this position, please submit a single combined PDF document that includes the following materials in the order listed:

Cover Letter - Required as the first page of your resume. In your cover letter, please describe your specific interest in the role and highlight the skills and experience that make you a strong fit.Resume - Immediately following your cover letter.Sample Promotional Material - Include a flyer, event announcement, or other relevant promotional content you have created in a previous position. This sample will help us evaluate your ability to effectively design and communicate program information to diverse audiences.

Applications that do not include all requested materials in a single combined document may not be considered.

Job Summary

The Center for the Study of Complex Systems (CSCS) is a multi- and interdisciplinary program designed to encourage and facilitate research and education in the general area of nonlinear, dynamical, and adaptive systems. In addition to its research projects led by over 50 faculty members representing nearly every college of the University, CSCS offers undergraduate and graduate courses and academic programs and hosts numerous events throughout the year. 
Our outstanding staff play a vital role in the success of our unit. If you value being part of a great team, embrace collaboration, and are reliable, flexible, and optimistic, then the Center for the Study of Complex Systems is the right fit for you!

This position is a multi-faceted role, with duties in both the creative and the administrative realms.  As a smaller unit with a broad reach, the successful candidate will be a skilled and enthusiastic professional with a breadth of interests and experiences.

Mission Statement

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.

Responsibilities*

CSCS seeks a candidate to partner with leadership in the following areas:

1) Administrative Support (50%)

Support unit faculty administrative processes: Coordinate faculty recruiting, hiring, award and professorship nominations, leaves, annual and promotion reviews, modified duties, sabbaticals, and postponementsManage communication and dissemination of faculty hiring and life cycle information (including deadlines) within the administrative team, as well as to the unit at largeSupport faculty meetings: confirm meeting agenda and take meeting minutes; follow up on discussions and/or directives from those meetings to see that appropriate actions are initiated Maintain department faculty directories and contact informationManage PCard and track CSCS supply, recruiting, and general event expenses, working within and relevant budgets, and communicating regularly with the Chief AdministratorManage CSCS resources:  Order unit supplies for various events and day-to-day unit needsCoordinate unit spaces (offices, conference, and class/lab rooms) for internal and external useHire, schedule, and supervise student workers as needed

2) Program Coordination & Outreach (30%)

Provide logistical and operational support for academic and programmatic initiatives, including seminars, workshops, symposia, faculty visits, guest lectures, and other unit-sponsored activitiesCoordinate travel, lodging, itineraries, hosted meals, and reimbursements for visiting scholars and external contributorsManage scheduling and reservation of rooms, facilities, equipment, and other resources to support unit-related activitiesServe as a liaison with the LSA Finance Business Office to process honoraria and visitor reimbursementsSupport the development and distribution of informational, promotional, and program-related materials for internal and external audiencesCreation of written and visual content such as course flyers, program brochures, and digital signageMaintain and regularly update website content to reflect current programs, initiatives, and opportunitiesManage electronic mailing lists and communication channels for students, faculty, and other stakeholdersCollaborate with unit leadership on the preparation of materials for institutional initiatives, advancement efforts, and donor engagementCoordinate with University News Service and external partners as needed to promote the unit's programs, achievements, and strategic priorities

3) Unit and LSA community-building activities and professional development (10%)

Develop professional networks and join LSA / University meetings, events, and groups to build collaborative relationships with other unitsEngage in LSA professional development and liaison activities (Sustainability, inclusive culture, MHealthy, PlanetBlue)

4) General Unit Support (10%)

Act as back-up for and collaborate with other unit staff (primarily in student services)Assess and communicate organization needs, working with leadership to develop plans to meet the goals of the UnitSkills You Have

Experience we'd like you to bring
Ability to:

work under pressure and meet deadlines exercise good judgment and creatively problem-solve (able to "think outside the box")  pay meticulous attention to detail demonstrate superior organizational skills work independently, be a self-starter, and show initiative

The successful candidate should have excellent interpersonal, verbal communication, written communication, and collaborative skills. Technological proficiency is a must and applicants should be skilled in working with the Microsoft Suite, Google applications, and Adobe Acrobat, especially Adobe Creative Suite or other creative software.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree; 3-5 years of experience in a higher education setting

Desired Qualifications*

Knowledge of the University of Michigan information systems 

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 the work modes.

Additional Information

The full-time salary range for this position is $46,200 - $57,800. Please note that a higher salary may be offered for well-qualified applicants.

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.