Job Description

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.

Job Summary

The Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering Department (NA&ME) in the College of Engineering is on the University of Michigan's North Campus, located at 2600 Draper Drive, Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48109-2145.

Candidates for the role of Department Administrator in NA&ME should have leadership competence in budget modeling and management, faculty hiring, onboarding and support for success, experience in space management and space data, and business metrics in all administrative areas including research, financial, space, and instruction.  The candidate should have demonstrated capability in leveraging administrative systems and supervising operations teams.  The successful candidate should be knowledgeable in managing HR issues, supervising the administration of Ph.D. fellowships, GSRA and GSI support, undergraduate student events, and stewarding a strong cohort of domestic and international students, employees, and exchange visitors.

The successful candidate will work alongside the Dept. Chair in moving key initiatives forward while ensuring effective stewardship of resources within the Department, building partnerships within the school/college, and strengthening the support functions that serve the academic, research, and service missions of NA&ME.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

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:

Responsibilities*

Partnerships and Collaboration:

Operational Oversight:

Financial Stewardship:

Human Resources Management:

Culture and Compliance:

Representation and Advisory:

Other:

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

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.

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.

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