Research Administrator Senior/Intermediate

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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.

Responsibilities*

  • Pre-Award / Proposal Development & Submission
    • Proactively identify external funding opportunities and advise faculty on proposal planning and competitiveness.
    • Assist faculty with completion of sponsor and institutional proposal documents for initial submission, including collection of required materials from PIs, Co-Is, and subcontract/subrecipient sites.
    • Prepare and review budgets and budget justifications of varying complexity for academic and research projects and programs.
    • Coordinate timely routing of proposals through the institutional approval process in a deadline-driven environment.
    • Serve as authorized signer for electronic proposals as applicable; submit proposals and troubleshoot submission issues.
    • Ensure institutional review/sign-off is completed and confirm all proposal changes are accurately incorporated prior to submission.
    • Support creation and updating of biosketches and other required support documents (pre- and post-submission).
       
  • Post-Award / Financial Management, Subawards & Reporting
    •  Monitor day-to-day budgets and oversee invoice processing for sponsored awards; track spending to ensure alignment with approved budgets and sponsor restrictions
    • Interpret and apply sponsor/program regulations, terms and conditions, and spending guidelines across multiple funding mechanisms.
    • Develop, negotiate, issue, and maintain subcontracts/subawards under prime awards.
    • Assist with progress reports and other required deliverables for existing awards.
  • Strategic Advising & Stakeholder Communication
    • Advise faculty and leadership on long-term financial viability and planning for the department/center?s sponsored portfolio, considering overlapping awards and differing end dates.
    • Maintain effective communication and coordination with internal stakeholders and central offices (e.g., Department/Division leadership, Medical School, ORSP/Sponsored Programs) regarding issues, compliance needs, and new forms, processes, or procedures.
  • Compliance
    • Ensure compliance with sponsor requirements, institutional policies, and applicable regulations throughout the award lifecycle.

Required Qualifications*

Research Administrator Senior:

  • Bachelor degree and 5 + years of progressive grant and contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
     

Research Administrator Intermediate: 

  • Bachelor's degree with 3-5 years of progressive grant, finance and contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Both: 

  • Experience with eResearch, Business Objects, M-Reports, and M-Pathways

Desired Qualifications*

  • Preferred candidates will have exposure to a wide variety of sponsors including National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense, Foundations, industry contracts, and clinical trials and will have specific experience with the NIH salary and other NIH specific spending, effort reduction, and budget restrictions.

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.

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.