Job Description

Job Summary

The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) is seeking a Financial & Membership Coordinator to provide administrative and operational support. The candidate should be able to exercise initiative and independent judgment, follow-through, and diplomacy with a service-oriented attitude while providing special attention to detail and dynamic prioritization in a timely and efficient manner.  

This position is to support the unit in coordinating financial activity with the central VPEL office for financial tracking, budgeting support, reporting, and research administration; tracking memberships and membership benefits for the network, member billing, invoicing, and reconciling. This position also involves working directly to serve members: guiding members on a2ru member and routing requests and questions to appropriate staff and partners; and issuing payments and grants. 

The financial specialist will support the operation of the unit in a dynamic collaborative team environment including a2ru staff and external partners; enabling the unit to function smoothly and support senior staff. The coordinator will maintain a database of members and contacts and support the Associate Director in generating communication campaigns, job postings, and social media postings. This position supports all a2ru staff, liaises with VPEL central office; and reports directly to the Executive Director.

The financial and membership coordinator should show strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills; possessing a strong proactive and positive demeanor to help a2ru staff, partners, and members serve the network through the organization's mission.

NOTE: This is a 3-year limited-term appointment with the potential to be re-evaluated for an extension.

Who We Are

About a2ru

The Alliance for the Arts in Research Universities (a2ru) is a unit at the University of Michigan within the Vice Provost of Engaged Learning office. Founded in 2012 and headquartered at U-M, a2ru is a global organization of more than 35 higher education institutional partners, as well as individual members and cross-sector partners focused on integrating the arts in research, teaching, and practice for culture change, innovation, sustainability of the planet and wellbeing.  a2ru conducts its work through convenings, working groups, publications, research, partnerships, and communities of practice. For more information, visit a2ru.org.

Responsibilities*

Financial support (60%)

Research Administration (20%)

Administrative Support (20%)

Required Qualifications*

Work Locations

A2ru is based on North Campus at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.

This position is eligible for hybrid work opportunities. Please note that on-site presence will be required for selected meetings. Frequent and connected collaboration is essential through regular in-person and virtual meetings with unit staff, VPEL, and national and international partners. Flexible work agreements are reviewed annually and are subject to change based on our needs, throughout employment.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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