Admissions Assistant

Student Admin Asst Inter

Ann Arbor Campus

Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Nonexempt

School Dentistry

DENT Academic Affairs

4/24/2025 – 5/08/2025

$42,000.00 – $49,000.00

Academic & Student Services

How to Apply

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.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan School of Dentistry is one of the nation’s leading dental schools engaged in oral health care education, research, patient care and community service. The successful candidate will be working as part of a team to provide a high level of service to all areas of Admissions at the School of Dentistry, specifically for the Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Internationally Trained Dentist Program (ITDP), and dental specialty Master of Science programs.

The position provides support to professional and graduate student programs where the School of Dentistry is the admitting unit, and to programs where Rackham Graduate School is the admitting unit. Reporting to the Admissions Director, you will provide outstanding customer service, demonstrate a commitment to be a part of our team, create a positive work environment and be able to work independently with minimal supervision. You will work in a dynamic office, ensuring confidentiality and demonstrating an ethic of care when working with prospective students and their families, current students and faculty

Mission Statement

MDentistry: Advancing health through education, service, research and discovery.

MDentsirt Core Values: Compassion, Leadership, Excellence, Responsibility, Trust, Creativity and Inclusion.

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.  The University of Michigan is committed to foster learning, creativity and productivity, and to support the vigorous exchange of ideas and information, not only in the classroom but in the workplace by:

• Creating a work environment in which people treat each other with respect and dignity, regardless of roles, responsibilities or differences.
• Providing support, direction and resources enabling us to accomplish the responsibilities of our jobs and to reach the goals that are set for professional and personal growth.

Responsibilities*

Admissions/Recruitment 

Respond to inquiries about our programs and process applications for DDS, ITDP and specialty master’s degree programs using technology across several platforms. Use University and other internal and external software to track and process all steps of the application process. Assist with student matriculation to the program listed.

Event Planning

Collaborate with the Admissions Team to plan and carry out student interview and orientation events. Work with the Admissions Team and represent the School of Dentistry at various recruitment events, both in-person and virtual. Assist with planning other events as needed. Act as information expert with matters related to matriculation. Use multiple platforms to complete student matriculation for DDS, ITDP and master’s degree. Work with specific staff on matters related to incoming international students who require a student visa for study.

Administrative/Advising

Engage with prospective students through various communication methods including phone and email. Assist with maintenance of posted information on our website and other discipline-related outlets. Provide prospective student advising as needed and manage associated advising calendars

Analytics

Demonstrate strong technology skills to assist with data collection which may include learning new software and other technology necessary to support the Admissions office. Work on special projects as assigned by the Admissions Director.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and recent relevant experience. Candidates must have 2-3 years of recent office work with previous experience in organizing data, using Microsoft Office and Google, and excellent demonstrated writing and editing skills. Ideal candidate will posess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and ability to embrace new projects and find creative solutions. Candidate will be self-motivated, highly dependable, have a positive attitude and ability to problem solve. Demonstrated problem solving skills are paramount for this position.  Candidate will have the ability to learn new skills as needed, including software and other technology to support an admissions office. Ability to manage time and priorities in a busy environment, take direction and work effectively as a team member. Must exercise discretion with handling confidential and sensitive data. Excellent attendance record. Must be able to move materials up to 20 pounds to a height of 3-4 feet and set them on tables, carts, or other surfaces. Some evening and weekend work as needed.

Desired Qualifications*

A Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience in student services administration. Student services experience within the University of Michigan or School of Dentistry. Prior experience with Wolverine Access. Considerable knowledge of U-M policies and procedures.

Work Schedule

Monday – Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.  Occasional evening and/or weekend hours may be required for certain events. This position may be eligible for some flexible work opportunities at the discretion of the hiring department.  During the first 3 months of onboarding, an onsite schedule is required.  Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the business needs of the hiring department.

Work Locations

This position is located in the School of Dentistry at 1011 N University Ave.

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 will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Admissions Counselor

Admissions Officer Inter

Ann Arbor Campus

Onsite
Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Nonexempt

Avp Enroll Mgmt

OUA Recruiting

4/25/2025 – 5/09/2025

$45,000.00 – $45,500.00

Academic & Student Services

How to Apply

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.

Job Summary

The Office of Undergraduate Admissions is looking for admissions counselors to serve as the public face of the University to prospective students and parents. Working closely with the undergraduate admissions team, counselors are responsible for: high school recruitment visits; interpretation and communication of admissions policies and procedures to prospective students and parents, other University offices, secondary schools, and community colleges.  Counselors evaluate a large volume of applications for admission with a high level of accuracy.  Counselors will plan and execute recruitment programs.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan is a premier public research university with more than 52,850 students including 34,454 undergraduates, with a strong commitment to academic excellence, diversity, equity, inclusion and affordability. U-M is in high demand with a record 105,142 undergraduate first-year and transfer applicants for fall 2024 and 8,850 incoming undergraduate students enrolling.

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of Enrollment Management (OEM) manages U-M’s enrollment function to efficiently optimize students’ experiences throughout their engagement, from prospect to alumni. The division collaborates with campus partners, faculty, and staff, in support of the university’s mission and commitment to academic quality, accessibility, diversity, equity, and inclusion.

OEM comprises a dedicated team of more than 200 full-time staff members, and up to 400 additional student and temporary staff and is structured in five operational units – the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of New Student Programs, the Office of the Registrar, and OEM Administration. OEM strives to provide excellence in access and support to diverse and inspiring learners who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

40%

• Recruit prospective undergraduate students to The University of Michigan.
• Represent The University of Michigan at college fairs, transfer fairs, high school visits, receptions, and other public service programs and events. Schedule all travel activities and logistics for these events.
• Meet individually with prospective students and their families who visit The University of Michigan.
• Present general information sessions to large (up to several hundred people) and small groups of prospective undergraduate students and their families, responding to individual questions and concerns.
• Respond to inquiries (phone, mail, electronic) from prospective undergraduate students and families.
• Respond to email, phone, and written requests for admission and academic policy information.

40%

• Evaluate applications for domestic and international freshman and transfer admission using the University’s individualized and comprehensive freshman application evaluation process.
• Act as an intermediary on behalf of students, parents, High School Counselors, and the general public responding to and resolving problems, handling inquiries and concerns about educational issues as they relate to admission to the University and students’ academic plans. Advocate on behalf of the students gaining admission to the University and understanding alternative options if they are non-admissible.
• Provide professional referrals for prospective and newly admitted students requiring more extensive financial aid assistance, career planning, disability services, tutoring assistance, and personal counseling. 

20%

• Assist in the planning, preparation, execution, and evaluation of many recruitment programs and special projects.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of professional experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects, stay on task and can plan out required work to meet deadlines.
• Must be flexible.  Able to excel when presented with new projects and / or new situations.
• Must be a team player and work towards the office goals.
• Self-starter and motivated.  Must have the ability to work independently.
• Must have a strong work ethic and maintain a high level of professionalism.
• Familiar with basic computer software applications (Microsoft Suite).
• Evening and weekend work is required.
• This position requires significant travel. Must have the flexibility to travel extensively and overnight on short notice.
• Candidate must be able to transport and move admissions-related materials, including boxes of printed information packets and brochures, to various events and locations.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience with students and colleagues from diverse ethnic backgrounds are desirable.
• Experience or knowledge in admissions work, recruitment principles, and student support services is desirable.
• Knowledge of the workings of a college or university is desirable.
• Bilingual
• Masters in Higher Education

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.

The Office of Enrolment Management requires a hybrid work arrangement of minimally three days on-site and two remote days. Thursdays are required as an on-site work day for all members of the OEM team.

Additional Information

Benefits at the University of 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
• 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

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Academic Advisor Intermediate (Hybrid)

Academic Advisor/Couns Inter

Flint Campus

Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Exempt

Flint Mgmt Dean

Flint School of Management

4/25/2025 – 5/12/2025

$41,500.00 – $52,000.00

Academic & Student Services

How to Apply

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 proficiencies that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

The School of Management at the University of Michigan-Flint is looking for one full-time Academic Advisor to serve our growing student population.

Reporting to the Director of SOM Student Support Services, SOM Academic Advisors help contribute to the school’s retention and degree completion goals. SOM Advisors will individually manage a designated caseload of students, providing comprehensive support throughout their transition in the university and journey towards degree completion. SOM Advisors initiate and maintain regular contact with their assigned students to identify and address any obstacles to academic progress. Monitoring students’ performance and collaborating with faculty, academic support services, and other university resources are necessary components of this role.

Responsibilities*

Student Interaction

• Create a welcoming environment where students can safely develop ownership of their educational progress
• Advise students of diverse backgrounds on course selection, graduation requirements, co-curricular opportunities, and student rights/responsibilities
• Collaborate with students to create, assess, and update course schedules and degree-completion plans using retention strategies, such as Mandatory Advising
• Assess individual student needs and refer them to appropriate university resources, including Financial Aid, Tutorial Support, Writing Center, Counseling and Psychological Services,
• Disability and Accessibility Support Services, and Career Services
• Initiate and communicate with newly admitted and continuing students to provide comprehensive academic advising
• Document all advising appointments/interactions in the appropriate University advising system
• Conduct new student orientation sessions
• Collaborate with UM-Flint partners to provide a seamless and impactful college experience for all students
• Represent SOM on campus committees and working groups

Plan and Assess

• Use technology and data management to support the implementation and assessment of retention and student outreach programs
• Contribute to the development of short- and long-term plans for SOM Student Affairs
• Collaborate on specialized projects as determined in collaboration with your supervisor
• Participate in professional development opportunities
• Fulfill other assigned tasks consistent with the scope of the position

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Two or more years experience working as an academic advisor, or in a similar student facing role, preferably at the collegiate level
• Basic or above proficiency with Microsoft Suite software, Adobe Acrobat, Google applications, web editing, and Zoom
• Comfortable presenting complex information in face-to-face and online modalities

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

The salary range at the Associate level is $37,800 – $47,200.

Candidates with the following education and experience will be considered for the Associate level.

• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university
• Less than two year relevant experience, comprised of one or more years working with students, preferably at the collegiate level, and/or less than two years of academic advising, or similar student facing experience
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Suite software, Adobe Acrobat, Google applications, web editing, and Zoo
• Comfortable presenting complex information in face-to-face and online modalities

Why Work at U-M Flint?

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
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.

For tuition support information can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/

Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/

Modes of Work

Hybrid

The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.

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 here.

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.

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.

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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

College Advisor

Admin Coord/Project Coord

Ann Arbor Campus

Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Nonexempt

Equity Inclusion Aa

Wolverine Pathways

4/25/2025 – 5/09/2025

$50,000.00 – $52,000.00

Academic & Student Services
Administration

How to Apply

A cover letter and resume are required. The cover letter must be PAGE 1 of your resume and should outline the following:

1.  The reasons for your interest in the position
2. Your particular skills and experience that directly relate to this position. If applicable, discussion of your skills and experience should indicate:
   1. experience in a counseling, college and career readiness, or secondary level teaching/leadership position;
   2. experience with facilitating synchronous online and in-person learning and engagement;
   3. experience rendering college advising services through group meetings, individual meetings, workshops, and classroom lessons; and
   4. experience working with diverse populations

Job Summary

College advisors will support Wolverine Pathways scholars and their families in gaining and increasing knowledge about college preparation and the college application process. College advisors will guide scholars in identifying resources, habits, and skills that lead to academic and college success. College advisors are essential to upholding the college-going culture and expectations amongst Wolverine Pathways scholars and families.

Note that this position is currently funded for 4 years with the possibility of extension.

Who We Are

Wolverine Pathways seeks to confront the barriers that limit the college and career aspirations of highly motivated students from under-resourced communities. Every student deserves the opportunity to pursue a wide range of professional and academic pathways. Toward this end, we provide free college preparatory enrichment and guidance for 7th through 12th-grade students in Detroit, Southfield, Ypsilanti, and 10th through 12th in Grand Rapids.  For more information about Wolverine Pathways, please visit our website.

Responsibilities*

Advising/Coaching  – (75%)

• Advise 12th graders and their families in completing the college exploration and selection process
• Help scholars complete college and financial aid applications
• Provide one-on-one advising on these and other related matters (e.g., completing FAFSA, CSS Profile, evaluation of scholarship options) and direct them to pertinent resources and offices as warranted
• Facilitate college advising services to students through individual student meetings, classroom lessons, and college preparation and financial aid events;
• Track application progress, college acceptances, and scholarship awards
• Facilitate and/or monitor synchronous whole group and half group sessions with guest presenters and scholars on college preparatory topics
• Support scholars and families by providing knowledge around financial aid and the interpretation of award letters and financial aid and the interpretation of award letters and financial aid packages

Programming support (25%)

• Assist with planning and staffing Wolverine Pathways virtual and in-person events
  • College advisors will work four Saturday virtual college prep sessions in the Fall and at least two Saturday in-person programs
  • College advisors will support 7-8 programs in the Winter semester that take place on evenings and weekends
  • College advisors will support WP summer programming, which takes place from July 7th to August 1st (in person, daily).
• Regularly check in with scholars and families around their academics, program participation, college applications, and applications for WP summer programs
• Participate in WP staff meetings and professional development opportunities to stay abreast of changes related to education and college readiness
• Support the Associate Director and Program Manager for College Access in maintaining consistent scholar and family engagement, application completion, and the integrity of the college preparation scope and sequence

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree in a Liberal Arts field;
• At least 2 years of experience providing college advising;
• Prior experience working with high school and college students, including low-income and underrepresented populations;
• Project and process management skills; Experience managing large events from start to finish;
• Demonstrated experience using a database to manage student information, monitor success, and identify challenges;
• Evening and weekend availability in addition to regular work schedule and travel to remote programming sites if warranted;
• Excellent administrative skills and proficiency in online classroom management;
• Background or experience with diverse populations;
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Work Schedule

This is a hybrid position, with on-site work in Ann Arbor, Michigan. During the fall and winter, candidates are expected to work on several Saturdays and also support some weekday evening programming. In July, in-person work is required Monday through Friday.

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.