Administrative Partner to the Chair, Emergency Medicine

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.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

The Department of Emergency Medicine is looking for an outstanding Administrative Specialist to support the Chair of Emergency Medicine. This role works closely with Dr. Prashant Mahajan, the Chair of Emergency Medicine, to manage his calendar, support his meetings, book his travel, handle expense reimbursements, and assist with all other administrative needs. In addition, this role will coordinate the annual faculty recruitment process every fall and annual faculty review process in the spring/summer. This role reports to the Manager of Administrative Operations for the Department of Emergency Medicine and works collaboratively with the other administrative assistants and specialists within the department to support the department's faculty. Our department has a highly capable and welcoming team of administrative support staff which provides an opportunity for cross-coverage, learning in additional areas, and drawing on best practices across the department.

A successful candidate will have the ability to work both independently and as a part of a collaborative team. The candidate will be able to complete multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize work. A commitment to Michigan Medicine core values, including service excellence is required. This role is anticipated to work 3-5 days on-site per week (depending on the week) at the Taubman Health Center. An on-site rotation calendar is created collegially with the other administrative assistant team members. During an onboarding period, the candidate may need to come on-site every day for a period of several weeks.

Responsibilities*

• Provide administrative support to Dr. Prashant Mahajan, Chair of Emergency Medicine
• Anticipate the administrative support needs of Dr. Mahajan
• Manage calendars, schedule meetings, reserve meeting rooms, and create virtual meetings
• Assist with on-site event set-up for meetings
• Prepare itineraries and coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for 15+ trips per year
• Support expense reimbursement for travel, membership renewals/dues, subscriptions, conference registrations and handle expense tracking and reporting
• Assist Dr. Mahajan with maintaining Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Prepare memos and other correspondence on behalf of Dr. Mahajan
• Schedules and prepare itinerary for Emergency Medicine All Faculty Meeting, including inviting executive leaders from around organization to speak to department
• Coordinate annual faculty recruitment process, including scheduling in-person interview dates for faculty candidates and assisting with booking faculty candidate travel, hotels, cars, and reimbursements
• Coordinate annual faculty review process, including scheduling annual review meetings with 60+ faculty and ensuring timely submission to the Office of Faculty Affairs
• Maintain departmental phone lists, schedules, email lists, and other administrative documents
• Provide cross-coverage for administrative support staff during vacations
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience; or more than 4 years of administrative experience
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible administrative experience, preferably in a complex academic or healthcare setting
• Excellent interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidential situations that require demonstrated poise, tact, confidentiality and diplomacy
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with all levels of constituents
• Advanced proficiency with calendar, travel, and document management systems (such as Microsoft Outlook, Zoom, Emburse, Google Workspace)
• Demonstrate ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments, work collaboratively with team members, and meet competing deadlines
• Adaptable, resourceful, and collaborative approach to problem-solving
• Proven experience planning and supporting high-level meetings and programs
• Judgment while operating in a flexible and professional manner

Desired Qualifications*

• Prior experience working in academic healthcare or academic research setting
• Experience directly supporting academic faculty with administrative needs
• Knowledge of medical school, hospital and/or clinical department policies and procedure
• Knowledge of University of Michigan policies and procedures preferred
• Event and program management experience

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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.

Work Locations

The Department of Emergency Medicine functions in a hybrid work model. This role is anticipated to work 3-5 days on-site per week (depending on the week) at the Taubman Health Center, with needs varying by the week. An on-site rotation calendar is created collegially with the other administrative assistant team members. This position may require flexibility to work outside of the primary work schedule as needed to support the Chair of the Department. During an onboarding period, the candidate may need to come on-site every day for a period of several weeks.

Additional Information

About the Department

The Department of Emergency Medicine at U-M is dedicated to creating the future of emergency care through advanced clinical practice, cutting edge research, innovative education, and service to the health system, community, and our global partners.

Our clinical operations at University Hospital (UH), Children's and Women's Hospital (C&W) and Hurley Medical Center (HMC) are focused on continuously improving the quality of patient care and optimizing the patient care experience. Our training programs include a required rotation for all UM medical students, a four-year residency with 64 residents that rotate to four clinical sites including UH, C&W, HMC and St Joes Ann Arbor and 8 different fellowships to incorporate the latest innovations in medical education. Our broad research portfolio spans the spectrum of emergency medicine, ranging from molecular biology to health policy, with significant expertise in multicenter clinical trials, injury prevention and emergency critical care. In terms of service, our faculty hold significant leadership roles in the medical school, hospitals, health system and national organizations. They also serve the local community in Ann Arbor and globally through our leadership of emergency medicine training programs in Ghana.

Most importantly, what makes Emergency Medicine at the University of Michigan stand out is the people, and their dedication to making a difference. Combining that with the infrastructure and resources of a world class university and health care system, we strive to play a significant role in creating the future of emergency care.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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Administrative Partner to the Chair, Emergency Medicine

Admin Specialist Inter Health

Ann Arbor Campus

Hybrid

Full-Time

Regular

Exempt

Medical School

MM Emergency Medicine

5/14/2026 - 5/28/2026

Administration