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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.

The department of Orthopaedic Surgery is looking for an administrative specialist to provide comprehensive administrative and project management support, applying significant knowledge of the principles, concepts and methods of event planning, calendar scheduling, payroll, staff and academic HR processing, credentialing, faculty academic support, and policy and procedure development.  The UMHS market title for his position is Administrative Specialist Intermediate.

• Identify key University and Michigan Medicine HR policies / processes where there is inconsistent adherence in the department, such timekeeping, attendance, FMLA use, etc.; design approach to communicate, respond to questions about and ensure compliance within units
• Ensure department compliance with all hybrid and remote working arrangements including the oversight for the annual renewal of agreements and subsequent uploads in MPathways

• Bachelor's degree in Public Administration, Healthcare, Business or similar field and three years of directly related experience OR Associates degree and five years of directly related experience.

• At least 2 years of of experience providing detailed administrative support and calendaring for faculty

• Working knowledge of academic appointments and credentialing policies

• Working knowledge of staff HR and payroll

• Demonstrated ability to exercise judgement and handle issues of a confidential or sensitive nature

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills including attention to detail, prioritzation, and tracking

• Ability to be flexible and adapt to change in a positive manner

• Proficiency in information technology skills (including Microsoft Office suite, email, calendar managment, spreadsheets, teams) with a proven record of effectively learning and utilizing new computer systems and software

• M-Pathways experience
• Knowledge of University policies and procedures
• Prior experience working with faculty and leadership in an academic environment

This position is eligible for consideration of a hybrid remote work arrangement.

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