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University of Michigan Health Sparrow
ADMINISTRATIVE ASST
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What they do
An Administrative Clerk or Coordinator performs administrative work in an office. Coordinates work to support an office team. Works in a wide variety of office settings, such as a company or business, or a government office or school. Manages paper and electronic files, uses office equipment including computers, responds to phone calls and emails. May manage office staff expenses, supplies or schedules.
$42,485 / year median in Michigan
-6% projected decline
Job Description
ADMINISTRATIVE ASST
University of Michigan Health Sparrow - 4.3 Lansing, MI Job Details Full-time 10 hours ago Qualifications Project team coordination Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Content editing Zoom Executive administrative support Video conferencing software Healthcare privacy protection Collaborative technology platforms Microsoft Teams SharePoint Video conferences (communication methods) Content review Project stakeholder communication Progress tracking (project management tasks) Video conferencing systems operationFull Job Description Job ID:
55596Positions Location:
Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job:
Provide Description:
Positions Location:
Lansing, MI Job Description General Purpose of Job :
Provide high-level administrative support, serving as a trusted partner in managing day-to-day operations, communications, and organizational priorities. Responsible for a broad range of duties including correspondence, scheduling, meeting coordination, records management, and project support — often confidential in nature. Demonstrates proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and current collaboration and communication platforms, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new tools and technologies as organizational needs evolve.Essential Duties :
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position. Prepares, types, proofreads, and edits correspondence, forms, tables, charts, records, and schedules — often confidential in nature; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and current collaboration platforms with the ability to quickly learn new tools and systems Safeguards all sensitive and confidential information with strict adherence to privacy standards Administers, arranges, and prioritizes the calendar and daily schedule of Directors; proactively anticipates conflicts and communicates changes with appropriate lead time Researches issues and drafts correspondence, memos, and written materials to communicate in a clear and tactful manner; tracks responses and follow-up obligations to ensure accountability Coordinates production of presentation materials; sets up and troubleshoots audio-visual and conferencing equipment (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, in-room AV) and ensures all technology needs are met at presentation sites without heavy reliance on IT support Answers, screens, routes, and responds to calls and visitors including physicians and board members; crafts messaging and mass communications for leadership approval; proof-edits outgoing communications in partnership with Marketing Establishes, maintains, and revises organized filing and record-keeping systems; classifies, sorts, and files correspondence, articles, and documents; handles all confidential materials with the highest level of discretion Arranges meetings and conferences end-to-end including space, attendees, and agendas; schedules interviews and appointments; coordinates travel logistics and itineraries Prepare and distribute minutes to appropriate parties. Engages a broad network of external contacts — other health systems, business executives, physicians, and regulatory agencies — to relay information, arrange meetings, and represent the department professionally Opens, sorts, prioritizes, and routes mail and digital communications; prepares responses to routine inquiries Support the planning and execution of departmental initiatives by tracking action items, coordinating workstreams across teams, monitoring timelines, and communicating progress updates to leadership . Job Requirements Work Experience See education section Education Associate's degree in office administration or other related field and minimum of 1 year of administrative assistant experience OR high school diploma and a minimum of 3 years administrative assistant experience. Specialized Knowledge and Skills- Demonstrated ability to interact professionally and effectively with a wide range of stakeholders including executives, physicians, and external partners
- Demonstrated ability to exercise discretion and sound judgment in handling confidential information, responding to requests, and prioritizing competing workloads
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to craft clear, professional correspondence, mass communications, and executive-level materials
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and current collaboration and communication platforms (Teams, Zoom, SharePoint); ability to quickly learn new tools as organizational needs evolve
- Highly organized with strong time management skills; ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong attention to detail and proofreading skills; takes ownership of the quality and accuracy of all work products
- Ability to support light project management activities including tracking action items, coordinating across teams, and communicating progress to leadership
- Adaptable and proactive; able to pivot quickly as priorities shift and anticipate needs before they are asked University of Michigan Health - Sparrow is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.
Job Family Administrative/Clerical Requirements:
Shift Days Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED Status Full-time Facility Sparrow Medical Group Experience Level New GradBenefits
- Dental Insurance