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Undergraduate Program Assistant

University of Michigan

Ann Arbor, MI · HybridFull-time$42–52K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$42–52K/yr
Location
Ann Arbor, MIHybrid
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Job overview

The Undergraduate Program Assistant supports the University of Michigan Department of Chemistry’s undergraduate program, including student recruitment, introductory course coordination, and event management. Reporting to the Undergraduate Program Manager, the assistant helps with curriculum and course setup, outreach and communications, enrollment tracking, and student inquiries. The role is hybrid, with eligibility for one to two remote-work days per week after a six-month onboarding plan.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Excel, requiredWord, requiredGoogle Suite, required

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent, requiredAssociate's Degree, nice to have2+ Years Administrative Experience, required

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Medical Insurance

Full job description

Undergraduate Program Assistant

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How to Apply

Please provide a cover letter and resume addressing your interest in this position and how it will support your career goals, outlining your relevant skills and experience. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Who We Are

About The Department of Chemistry

Thecollective values (https://lsa.umich.edu/chem/WhoWeAre.html) of Michigan Chemistry include:

  • Treating others with dignity and respect, without discrimination.

  • Welcoming and valuing every person's opinion and contribution.

  • Providing every member of our community the opportunity to thrive.

  • Listening, learning, assessing, and continually working to improve our community.

  • Building an environment that reflects these values requires a concerted effort from all parties involved, including departmental leadership, faculty, staff, postdocs, and students at every level. Together we make up a team that will advance our common goals. We will ensure a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for our community members.

For more information about Michigan Chemistry please see: https://lsa.umich.edu/chem

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.

Job Summary

The Undergraduate Program Assistant serves in support of the Undergraduate Program, supporting student recruitment, introductory course coordination and event management. You will report to the Undergraduate Program Manager.

Responsibilities*

  • Assist with overall function of the Undergraduate Program, such as curriculum and course setup functions, including updating schedules, evaluating transfer credits, and tracking research activities.

  • Coordinate undergraduate program events.

  • Assist with outreach, recruitment and alumni events , communications and tracking.

  • Track enrollment and waitlist trends for courses.

  • Provide back-up support including responding to emails from shared inboxes and assisting with walk-in traffic.

  • A full job description is availablehere (https://docs.google.com/document/d/1FjM\_qCSrUI9Ljn2e4NHN5RW5mt9f\_aL7K0S4YfdNNhA/edit?tab=t.0) .

Required Qualifications*

  • High school diploma or equivalent, an associates degree is desired

  • 2-4 years of professional non-student experience in an administrative setting.

  • Must have high-level proficiency, speed and accuracy with Excel, Word and Google suite.

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:

  • Generous time off (Vacation, Holidays, Season Days)

  • A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

  • Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

  • Life insurance

  • Long-term disability coverage

  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

  • Flexible Work Program

Modes of Work

You will be eligible for 1-2 days of remote work per week after a 6 month onboarding plan. You will need flexibility to accommodate peak periods of exam management and registration. These peak periods may result in shifts in start and end times during the week. Additionally, there will be a handful of weeks with reduced availability for remote 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) .

Additional Information

The salary range for this position is $41,600.00 - $52,000.00. Please note a higher salary may be offered based on equity and the selected candidate's experience.

As one of the world's great liberal arts and sciences 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 visitlsa.umich.edu/strategicvision (https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/about/vision-mission-values.html) .

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the University Staff United (USU), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

285083

Working Title

Undergraduate Program Assistant

Job Title

STUDENT ADMIN ASST INTER

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Chemistry

Posting Begin/End Date

11/09/2026 - 11/23/2026

Salary

$41,600.00 - $52,000.00

Career Interest

University Staff United (USU)

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How this job compares

Set against the 1,633 open Administrative Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 12, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$42–52K/yr
  • US median$50–66K/yr217 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $47K, is 20% below the US median midpoint ($59K) — in the lowest quarter of Administrative Assistant salary ranges across the US.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 37 open Administrative Assistant jobs in Michigan and 1,633 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Michigan
Experience
This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Administrative Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 2 years at the median (840 postings).
Education
This posting asks for a high school diploma; 916 of the 1,633 open Administrative Assistant jobs (56%) ask for a high school diploma or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 12, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.

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