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.
 

This position will support the EEB Frontiers Bridging Master's Program, traditional Master's Program, Fall Preview program, and other related programs in EEB with a focus on increasing diversity through all graduate programs.

Coordination of Graduate Student Programs / Admissions and Recruitment - Provide first point of contact and continuity for prospective and enrolled student questions and concerns regarding MS procedures and processes.  Track MS Student progress with EEB program and Rackham requirements. Ensure the EEB MS procedures and policies are in keeping with Rackham, college and university trends. Manage and update email lists of current and former students in the Frontiers program and keep regular communication with alumni to trace their career paths and strengthen their networking opportunities. Plan / Implement recruitment, develop initiatives to increase the volume, quality and diversity of applicants to EEB graduate programs. Through official recruiting events and partnership with key institutions, act as an ambassador for the department to attract a top quality, diverse student pool. Provide support for all aspects of the annual Master's admissions process. Meet bi-weekly with Frontiers director to determine and implement programmatic activities. Organize and be in charge of logistics of Frontiers program events.

Assist students, faculty, staff, and post-doctoral fellows with travel, hosting, purchasing, and reimbursement requests in coordination with the UM Shared Services Center.  Assist with equipment reservations, room reservations, vehicle rental, and other duties as assigned. Post Master’s and Frontiers Master's Program news items on EEB social media. Serve as back-up to EEB Graduate Coordinator and departmental secretaries.

Collaborate with various departmental, college, and university groups / committees regarding recruitment strategies, particularly for underrepresented groups.  Arrange for EEB representation at various recruiting events.  Follow up with potential students and facilitate communication between prospective students, departmental faculty and Graduate Coordinator.  Research internal and external recruitment opportunities, and track information to assess effectiveness of recruitment activities.
Assist Graduate Coordinator with processing PhD admission files, respond to graduate program inquiries, admissions data entry, student orientation and departmental retreat.

Provide staff support to the departmental Diversity Committee, as well as other committees as assigned.  Coordinate with the Diversity Committee to develop diversity-related projects, recruitment strategies for under-represented minorities in EEB, and provide the necessary administrative support for these projects.
 

A high school education or experience. Demonstrated ability to establish priorities, multi-task, set and achieve goals and deadlines. Must be able to create and develop relationships with a diverse student body.  Strong verbal and written communication skills with a customer service focus required.  Ability to work effectively in a team is required. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office.
 

Bachelor’s degree or bachelor’s degree in biology, ecology, evolutionary biology, botany, zoology, or related areas are strongly preferred. Previous administrative experience with graduate programs and student requirements strongly preferred. Familiarity with College, Rackham, and University policies and procedures as they pertain to graduate programs, is desired. Proficiency with M-Pathways and Business Objects is desired.
 

A higher salary may be considered for candidates with extensive experience or qualifications.

The College of Literature, Science, and the Arts seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitments to serve the diverse people of Michigan, fulfill the Mission, Vision, and Values

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion visit https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.html

As one of the world’s great liberal arts 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 diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.

To learn more about LSA’s Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision.

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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.

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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.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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