Administrative Assistant Intermediate

Administrative Assistant Intermediate

The Administrative Assistant Intermediate is a vital team member in theICPSR Summer Program in Quantitative Methods. The Summer Program provides training opportunities in quantitative research methods and statistics to a diverse, multidisciplinary, and international constituency of more than 1,000 graduate students, faculty, researchers, and applied data analysts across the social, behavioral, health, and related sciences. From May through August, the Summer Program offers more than 90 courses covering a wide range of topics and techniques, from introductory statistics and regression analysis to advanced multilevel models and Bayesian analysis to machine learning, among many others. Our two General Sessions, comprising more than forty classes, are offered in a dual-mode format with in-person instruction on the University of Michigan campus and livestream via Zoom. We also offer more than forty Topical Workshops, most offered online-only.

You will work with a small, highly efficient staff. We are a service-oriented organization with a lot of public interaction, and you will be a visible first contact for potential participants who want to learn more about us. Another primary responsibility is assistance with the Summer Program registration portal, including content updates, participant payments, troubleshooting, and communications. You will also assist with coordinating Program events, including reserving venues, placing catering orders, and ensuring events run smoothly. The Summer Program's instructional staff is composed of more than 100 prominent social and behavioral scientists representing a variety of disciplines and different academic institutions. You will provide instructional support as they organize their courses in the University of Michigan environment. Finally, you will get the chance to assist with outreach and promotions, including exhibiting at academic conferences throughout the US. You will report to Stephanie Carpenter, Summer Program Assistant Director.

Responsibilities

• Participant Relations and Support (40%)

Respond to email and phone inquiries about the Summer Program

Help facilitate planning for a range of events, including welcome receptions, informal luncheons, networking events, research talks / presentations, and weekend picnics

Provide general instructional administrative support for Summer Program courses

Provide front-line office support

Attend and exhibit at professional conferences and other marketing / outreach events

Required Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

Work Locations

This is a regular, year-round position. You will be required to work in-person, full-time, from May through August, with some evenings and Saturdays required as well. There is the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule (in-office and remote) from September through April.

Additional Information

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan seeks to create a community of respect and authentic collaboration by recruiting and retaining individuals that represent a variety of voices as a reflection of our commitment to serve the people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Benefits at the University of Michigan

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 :

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

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. 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 employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID : 271374

Working Title : Administrative Assistant Intermediate

Job Title : Administrative Assistant 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 : Inst Soc Research

Department : ICPSR-Membership and Communi

Posting Begin / End Date : 11 / 25 / 2025 - 12 / 09 / 2025

Salary : $40,000.00 - $50,000.00

Career Interest : Administration

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