Clerical Temporary

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Clerical Temporary at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

This part-time position provides support to the HIGH Program team with tasks related to fundraising and program support.

Position is 20 hours per week – may vary at times

Hours within a traditional workday, 9:00 am-5:00 pm
Evening and weekend hours may be required, on occasion

Essential Functions

Providing administrative support to HIGH Program and Founding Director, including ordering and maintaining office and marketing supplies, filing, answering phones, preparation of reports, budget tracking, calendar management, and scheduling.

Recruit and manage a team of 5 – 10 interns, volunteers, and work study students.  Work with HR department to recruit and onboard new team members.  Train, supervise, and track work assignments. 

Represent the HIGH Program at university events.  Gather HIGH Program marketing materials, provide customer support to all inquiries about the HIGH Program for both potential donors and award recipients.

Process student applications for assistance in a manner compliant with FERPA.

Track student applications to completion, maintain a database of student
applications.

Adhere to confidentiality and data usage policy for the division.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

submit resume, short cover letter and references

Qualifications:

Excellent customer service skills and professional etiquette, a must. Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams) and use of complex administrative systems.

Self-motivated, problem solver, detail oriented individual with the ability to multi-task.

Must be dependable and reliable.

Business casual/office attire required.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H92 - Student Affairs

Primary department:

H9247 - Student Financial Aid

Employment type:

• Temporary Employee
• Job type: Full or Fractional Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Hourly Wage
• Hourly rate: $15.00
• Salary minimum:
• Salary hire maximum:

Working conditions:

Normal office environment Up to 20 hours/week, Monday - Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 2
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.