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.

Summary

The Department of Environment, Health & Safety is seeking a Business Administrator to supervise the EH&S administrative team and oversee the daily operation of the department, to include human resource and financial management duties.

Responsibilities*

• Administratively and functionally manage administrative staff activities and personnel in the department.
• Provide administrative support to the Executive Director of EH&S.
• Continuous process improvement- Creating/updating/training.  Makes suggestions and implement department wide changes.
• Administer the safety shoe and eyeglass PPE programs - work with suppliers to address billing issues, resolve employee issues, and coordinate on site events for UM schools/colleges.
• Oversee all department vehicle leases and coordinate replacement vehicles.
• Review and identify gaps and improvements for internal control.
• Oversee complex invoice payment process.  Process all AEC related invoices, route WO invoices, review all AEC journal entries to ensure accuracy.
• Review travel requests; approve expense reports and other transactions on time and to standard.
• Special projects and additional duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Demonstrated ability to handle frequent interruptions and continue to meet deadlines
• Exceptional organization skills with the ability to meet multiple deadlines and adapt as priorities shift
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Ability to take initiative on projects and make decisions
• Strong problem solving skills
• Exceptional work ethic

Desired Qualifications*

• Familiarity with University policies and procedures, especially those related to Finance/Procurement.

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

Facilities and Operations seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives and ways of knowing and learning.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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