Job Description

Position Classification

FT-Staff UDMPSSA (Grade 9 Position)

This job’s focus is to provide administrative support to the Department of Biology in the College of Engineering, Science, and the Ford Life Sciences Building. The department serves approximately 700 major students, 18 full-time faculty, a Laboratory Manager, and 2 Instructor/Adjunct employees.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides confidential administrative support to faculty and staff regarding degree-granting programs. Collects and prepares information for use in discussions and meetings.
• Resolves problems that have an impact on the overall efficiency and running of the Life Sciences Building and the course offerings of the Biology department. For example: facilities and IT ticket submissions, class cancellations, faculty announcement.
• Screens incoming mail, publications, and other correspondence for faculty and staff in the department.
• Prepares or assists in the collection of information and data for departmental reports, dean requested data. Assists with Graduation and Honor convocation preparation.
• Assists in program planning, development, and execution of departmental and college activities/ events.
• Prepares, writes, and disseminates a monthly departmental newsletter to communication departmental activities to faculty and staff within the department/college.
• Assists in entering departmental courses for upcoming semester into Coursedog.
• Maintains daily appointment calendar for the Departmental Chair and Assistant Chair; communicates information regarding cancellations or changes. Coordinates meetings and makes appointments when necessary.
• Performs other duties as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education – A high school diploma or GED
• Employment – Six months to two years of work experience (Equivalent combination of education and employment).

Physical Requirements

The job may require lifting light-weight objects (1 to 10 pounds) with no repetitive bending or stooping. Occasionally lift average weight objects (1 to 10pounds).

Work Environment

Regular exposure to favorable conditions, such as those found in a normal office.

Salary/Pay Information

UDMPSSA Grade 9 Position $22.6284 per hour.

Anticipated Schedule

8:30 AM to 5:00 PM

Note - This position is currently available for UDMPSSA union members.

Benefits Summary

At the University of Detroit Mercy we continually strive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following:

Medical

• Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network

Dental

• Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life
• Dental Care is available at the School of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined for Internal Revenue Service purposes).
• The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will be responsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year.

Vision

• Option to purchase additional vision plan through Heritage
• Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute
  
  • $35 Comprehensive Eye Exam
  • Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o
  • 50% off Optical Frames
  • 25% off Sun Frames
  • 30% off Prescription Lenses
  • 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses
  • *Cannot be combined with insurance*

Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options

Employee Assistance Program

• Provided to everyone in your household

Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

Life and AD&D

• One times base salary up to a hundred thousand dollars

Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/or critical illness insurance

Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, and children

Retirement Plan

• Employees have a choice of the following: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 6%, and employees who contribute 4% in the plan shall receive an Employer contribution of 8%.

Michigan’s largest, most comprehensive private University, University of Detroit Mercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. Detroit Mercy seeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University’s mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. University of Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of all backgrounds.

Pay Range

Commensurate with experience