What are the responsibilities and job description for the Business Administrator Associate (Onsite) position at University of Michigan?
Job Summary
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 your unique skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Business Administrator Associate provides administrative support to the daily operations of UM-Flint DPS. The primary areas of responsibility for this role are human resources support and financial management.
This position reports to the DPS Director.
About Flint-DPS
The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security, Flint Campus Department of Public Safety (UM-Flint DPS) is a full-service, 24-hour public safety department that works to ensure a safe and secure environment for the Flint campus community and surrounding area. Our officers and staff are highly trained professionals equipped to serve all members of our community. We manage all law enforcement and security operations on the Flint campus and offer an integrated and collaborative approach to safety and security. We partner across the University to provide a safe community while improving the quality of life for all living, learning, working, and visiting our community.
Mission Statement
DPS provides complete law enforcement services to the Flint campus. Our police officers are licensed by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and authorized to enforce all federal, state, local laws, and rules of the University of Michigan. Our officers are also deputized by Genesee County. Our officers are well-trained in services unique to an academic institution. We are dedicated to the problem-oriented policing philosophy as a way of delivering police services to our campus and downtown community.
Responsibilities*
Administrative Support
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:
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. 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
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.
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.
Additional Information
All members of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) are Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPS employees are required to complete Clery Compliance Training within the first 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.
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. 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.
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 your unique skills and experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Business Administrator Associate provides administrative support to the daily operations of UM-Flint DPS. The primary areas of responsibility for this role are human resources support and financial management.
This position reports to the DPS Director.
About Flint-DPS
The University of Michigan Division of Public Safety and Security, Flint Campus Department of Public Safety (UM-Flint DPS) is a full-service, 24-hour public safety department that works to ensure a safe and secure environment for the Flint campus community and surrounding area. Our officers and staff are highly trained professionals equipped to serve all members of our community. We manage all law enforcement and security operations on the Flint campus and offer an integrated and collaborative approach to safety and security. We partner across the University to provide a safe community while improving the quality of life for all living, learning, working, and visiting our community.
Mission Statement
DPS provides complete law enforcement services to the Flint campus. Our police officers are licensed by the Michigan Commission on Law Enforcement Standards (MCOLES) and authorized to enforce all federal, state, local laws, and rules of the University of Michigan. Our officers are also deputized by Genesee County. Our officers are well-trained in services unique to an academic institution. We are dedicated to the problem-oriented policing philosophy as a way of delivering police services to our campus and downtown community.
Responsibilities*
Administrative Support
- Perform high-level administrative tasks
- Provide the highest standards of customer service to campus partners and to the community.
- In collaboration with University Human Resources, serve as the liaison for HR functions. Coordinate human resources activities, including employment processing, creating job postings, and verifying correct payroll statements.
- Register employees for training.
- Make travel arrangements and reconcile travel expenses
- Perform accounting, budgeting, and related fiscal activities, such as maintaining and reconciling detailed budgets and monitoring account expenditures; develop and prepare budget and financial reports; and generate month-end closing schedules and reports. Resolve accounting issues
- Oversee the purchasing of supplies and equipment
- Manage equipment and property replacement schedules
- Process department recharges and rebills
- Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
- 1 or more years of relevant administrative support experience related to the responsibilities.
- Demonstrated customer service experience
- Demonstrate knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite.
- Demonstrate excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to establish priorities, solve problems independently, and demonstrate attention to detail
- Self-motivated to work independently and work well within a team environment
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.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. 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
Onsite
The work requires, or the supervisor approves a fully onsite presence. Onsite is defined as a designated U-M owned or leased work location within or outside of the State of Michigan.
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.
Additional Information
All members of the Department of Public Safety (DPS) are Campus Security Authorities (CSAs) under the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. As such, you are required to report Clery reportable offenses that come to your attention. DPS employees are required to complete Clery Compliance Training within the first 14 days of employment and annually thereafter.
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. 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.
Salary : $45,700 - $57,100
