Residency Associate

University of Michigan

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 Office of the Registrar is seeking a highly skilled, customer service oriented professional to work with the Residency Classification Office. This position works as an important part of a team to provide students, families and U-M staff with assistance navigating the in-state tuition application process, including clarifying the in-state tuition eligibility criteria under the university's Guidelines for Qualifying for In-State Tuition.

Reporting to the Assistant Registrar for Residency, the Residency Associate is expected to apply comprehensive knowledge of processes and systems to daily work, identify opportunities for efficiencies, recommend process improvements, utilize creative thinking for problem solving, provide exceptional service to all constituents, and work directly with residency team to ensure the integrity of the Guidelines are upheld and executed.

Who We Are

The University of Michigan is a premier public research university with more than 53,488 students, including 35,358 undergraduates, and is firmly committed to serving the people of Michigan, and the world, through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic value. U-M is in high demand, with a record 115,957 undergraduate first-year and transfer applicants in fall 2025 and 9,711 incoming undergraduate students enrolling.

Reporting to the Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Office of Enrollment Management (OEM) manages U-M's enrollment function to efficiently optimize students' experiences throughout their engagement, from prospect to alumni. The division collaborates with campus partners, faculty, and staff in support of the university's mission.

OEM comprises a dedicated team of more than 200 full-time staff members and more than 400 additional student and temporary staff and is structured in five operational units - the Office of Undergraduate Admissions, the Office of Financial Aid, the Office of New Student Programs, the Office of the Registrar, and OEM Administration. OEM strives to provide excellence in access and support to inspiring learners who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Responsibilities*

• Receives and responds to large volume of residency inquiries via phone and email regarding in-state tuition eligibility; counsels and assists students and families with inquiries regarding in-state tuition criteria and the application process; details eligibility requirements with timeliness and accuracy, and anticipates questions from internal and external stakeholders.
• Reviews, evaluates and recommends decisions for in-state tuition applications within established guidelines.
• Supports students with in-state tuition application submission and status checks.
• Supports Residency Office team in various administrative tasks including but not limited to document management, letter production, data entry and management, data tracking and reporting.
• Resolves inquiries from U-M staff requiring assistance with residency coding
• Collaborates with assistant registrar on internal residency audits.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Minimum of two years of customer service experience in an office/administrative environment with a demonstrated ability to interact positively with diverse populations.
• Possesses professional demeanor and exceptional customer service skills.
• Ability to learn U-M's Guidelines for Qualifying for In-State Tuition.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; able to manage and analyze complex information; applies creative and critical thinking skills to problem solving; demonstrated ability to handle confidential material in a sensitive manner.
• Demonstrated ability to multi-task and set priorities for complex tasks with competing deadlines (e.g. manage priorities in alignment with admissions cycles for all three campuses of the university).
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated meticulous attention to detail with a high degree of accuracy and accountability.
• Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and efficiency under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines in an open office environment.

Desired Qualifications*

• Knowledge of the academic operations at the University of Michigan - Ann Arbor.
• Experience with LEAN or other process improvement initiatives.
• Experience and/or familiarity with PeopleSoft/Oracle preferred.

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.

Additional Information

Benefits at the University of 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

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.