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OFFICE ASSISTANT (TEMP)

Ann Arbor, MI
Part-Time

Job Description

Responsibilities*

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN) is looking for a temporary office assistant with a positive outlook and flexible attitude to perform a combination of front desk reception and proctoring duties.

Hours: 15-25 hours per week

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm. Most shifts will be scheduled in this time frame. Early mornings and/or evenings may be required. Some weekend shifts may be required.

Proctoring duties include:

  • Check identification before testing and seats examinees for testing.
  • Monitor students during test sessions to ensure a secure testing environment, actively circulating the testing room to watch for prohibited behaviors and materials.
  • Distribute and collect test materials.
  • Professionally confront student if irregularities are observed and report suspected irregularities to the testing coordinator.
  • Controls admission to and from the testing room.
  • Completes exam proctoring check-off sheet.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Facilities duties include:

  • Assist with moving office furniture.
  • Spot cleaning offices and common areas as directed (vacuum, mop, wipe down desks & drawers), often in preparation for office moves.
  • Assist with general facilities duties including key distribution, package deliveries, driving errands in school minivan.

Front desk receiption duties include:

  • Greet all persons entering building, serving as first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
  • Respond to the exterior door buzzer and manually admit visitors without MCard access.
  • Politely enforce building entry requirements.
  • Direct persons to correct destination.
  • Appropriately direct inquiries from students, faculty, staff and visitors.
  • Ensure knowledge of building activities and room schedules.
  • Triage facility problems.
  • Maintain security awareness.
  • Maintain Lost and Found, and lock-up and secure valuable items.
  • Accept deliveries.
  • Provide general administrative and clerical support as assigned.
  • Tidy and maintain the reception area.

Required Qualifications*

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma
  • 1-2 years of office or facilities experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Routinely move office equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.

Attributes

  • Solid verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional personal presentation.
  • Customer service orientation.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated initiative and reliability in previous roles.
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
  • Ability to prioritize and facilitate multiple requests for assistance.
  • Ability to work with a large number of people.
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
  • Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to include occasional early mornings and evenings.

Desired Qualifications*

Working knowledge and understanding of the U-M organization, policies and procedures.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Responsibilities*

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN) is looking for a temporary office assistant with a positive outlook and flexible attitude to perform a combination of front desk reception and proctoring duties.

Hours: 15-25 hours per week

Shift: Monday-Friday 8am-8pm. Most shifts will be scheduled in this time frame. Early mornings and/or evenings may be required. Some weekend shifts may be required.

Proctoring duties include:

  • Check identification before testing and seats examinees for testing.
  • Monitor students during test sessions to ensure a secure testing environment, actively circulating the testing room to watch for prohibited behaviors and materials.
  • Distribute and collect test materials.
  • Professionally confront student if irregularities are observed and report suspected irregularities to the testing coordinator.
  • Controls admission to and from the testing room.
  • Completes exam proctoring check-off sheet.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Facilities duties include:

  • Assist with moving office furniture.
  • Spot cleaning offices and common areas as directed (vacuum, mop, wipe down desks & drawers), often in preparation for office moves.
  • Assist with general facilities duties including key distribution, package deliveries, driving errands in school minivan.

Front desk receiption duties include:

  • Greet all persons entering building, serving as first point of contact for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
  • Respond to the exterior door buzzer and manually admit visitors without MCard access.
  • Politely enforce building entry requirements.
  • Direct persons to correct destination.
  • Appropriately direct inquiries from students, faculty, staff and visitors.
  • Ensure knowledge of building activities and room schedules.
  • Triage facility problems.
  • Maintain security awareness.
  • Maintain Lost and Found, and lock-up and secure valuable items.
  • Accept deliveries.
  • Provide general administrative and clerical support as assigned.
  • Tidy and maintain the reception area.

Required Qualifications*

Education and Experience

  • High school diploma
  • 1-2 years of office or facilities experience
  • Valid driver's license
  • Routinely move office equipment weighing up to 35 lbs.

Attributes

  • Solid verbal and written communication skills.
  • Professional personal presentation.
  • Customer service orientation.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Demonstrated initiative and reliability in previous roles.
  • Knowledge of customer service principles and practices.
  • Ability to prioritize and facilitate multiple requests for assistance.
  • Ability to work with a large number of people.
  • Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures.
  • Knowledge of computers and relevant software applications.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule to include occasional early mornings and evenings.

Desired Qualifications*

Working knowledge and understanding of the U-M organization, policies and procedures.

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.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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