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 Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is a joint academic department with reporting lines to the College of Engineering and the Medical School. The dual-school environment includes a growing faculty roster within both schools, a large and increasing collaborative research portfolio, multi-building research facilities, innovative instructional programs at all academic levels, and a focus on research translation and entrepreneurship. BME is pursuing strategic goals to establish enhanced connections within and beyond both schools. By launching shared facility cores to enable faculty success in research and providing an educational experience for undergraduate students through Ph.D. candidates, BME strives to best prepare graduates for the multitude of career options at the interface of engineering, life sciences, and medicine.

BME is seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Academic HR Specialist to join our human resources team. This role is pivotal for supporting faculty and academic affairs in all aspects of human resource management, ensuring compliance with university policies and regulations, and fostering a productive and supportive academic environment.

A robust commitment to the principles and goals of Biomedical Engineering, the College of Engineering, the Medical School, and the broader University of Michigan is essential.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Our vision, mission and values are supported by a people-first engineering framework that guides our work. As Michigan Engineers, we strive to apply excellent engineering fundamentals, integrated expertise and equity-centered values to reimagine what engineering can be, close critical gaps, and elevate all people. Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: http://strategicvision.engin.umich.edu/.

The University of Michigan has a storied legacy of commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI). Michigan Engineering models that commitment in our research, culture and collaborations. We seek to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of that commitment. Learn more about DEI at Michigan Engineering: https://www.engin.umich.edu/culture/diversity-equity-inclusion/

Why Work at 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
Maternity and Parental Leave

Responsibilities*

Manage the annual faculty search process for Michigan Engineering and Michigan Medicine. This includes providing search committee support, managing milestones and communications, arranging candidate visits, managing casebooks, and coordinating related hiring processes.
Partner with college and medical school staff to manage timelines regarding faculty affairs across the department.
Support LEO process including hiring, reviews and major reviews working with BME HR to ensure LEO compliance.
Manage the annual promotion and tenure process and coordinating related systems, including creating casebooks and providing committee support.
Prepare and distribute faculty merit letters, prepare retirement memoirs, and manage retirement announcements.
Support department HR and leadership to ensure that all HR paperwork is reviewed by the Chairs Office to meet college, medical school and university deadlines, specifically sabbatical process, modified duties request, joint and courtesy appointments requests, and coordinate with ADAA/OFA and BME HR for approval and final processing.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in human resources, business field or an equivalent amount of experience and education 4+ years of progressively responsible administrative experience in an academic environment.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously without compromising quality.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a keen eye for grammatical and typographical accuracy. Able to discern appropriate communication modes at all levels of the organization. Highly developed interpersonal skills to represent the department with confidential matters.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify, analyze, and correct errors promptly.
A proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Experience maintaining confidentiality and exercising discretion in responding to requests for information.
Able to use initiative to identify where changes are needed and make appropriate recommendations. Willing to participate in project work to improve administrative systems.
Excellent communication skills.

Desired Qualifications*

SHRM Certification
Previous experience working in an academic or student services environment.

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 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.

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/AA Statement

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