Research Administrator Senior

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　　In addition to your resume, please submit a cover letter where you describe how this role fits your career goals. Your submission will be used to assess writing skills and attention to detail during the initial screening process. (Note that the system only allows for one single file attachment).

　　Summary

　　As the nation's largest public research university, we aim to catalyze, support and safeguard research at the University of Michigan. We are looking for someone to provide primarily post-award research administration support focused on high-quality customer service and counsel to faculty and staff while being responsible for a broad range of post-award activities. You will report to the Research Administrator Lead within the University's Office of The Vice President for Research (OVPR).

　　Why Work at Michigan?

　　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.

　　Responsibilities*

　　Providecomprehensive financial management and ethical stewardship for diverse teams that hold large and complex projects across a large, decentralized organization keeping a customer-service oriented attitude at the core of your work.

　　Be the liaison between sponsors, internal departments, and principal investigators.

　　Review and communicate award terms and conditions, including compliance and reporting requirements. Ensure compliance with award terms and conditions.

　　Quarterly at a minimum, review and reconcile financial account activity for allowability and appropriateness independently, including tracking cost-share commitments and effort. Take corrective action as needed. Provide feedback to project investigators for any issues or corrective actions that are required. Provide project updates to Research Administration leadership.

　　Develop and prepare complex project analyses and forecasting for all sponsored and non-sponsored accounts in assigned portfolio and make recommendations for multiple scenarios.

　　Aid in the development of a standard reporting package for large and complex projects.

　　Work with Sponsored Programs on the preparation of annual and/or final financial status reports (FSR) and uniform guidance (UG) Reports in a timely manner.

　　Coordinate with our research teams and other partners to process multiple award changes, effort changes (DBE), journal entries, budget reallocations, and to process various expense approvals (i.e. Concur reports).

　　Participate in continuous improvement projects related to Research Administration in OVPR.

　　Required Qualifications*

　　Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience.

　　5+ years of progressive grants and contract administration experience specifically with post-award financial.

　　Intermediate to expert level proficiency with database administration, reporting tools, Microsoft Office (specifically Excel), and Google collaboration tools.

　　Interest in a multi-faceted work environment that is collaborative, team-oriented and customer-service focused.

　　Proficiency in meeting deadlines and managing tasks to completion in a professional manner.

　　Experience working independently, exercising professional judgment and using available resources.

　　A broad understanding of positive interpersonal relationship principles.

　　Desired Qualifications*

　　Knowledge of project management methodologies.

　　Experience with LEAN thinking and continuous improvement.

　　Certified Research Administration (CRA) certification.

　　Additional Information

　　A higher salary may be considered for an extraordinarily qualified candidate.

　　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/AA Statement

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

　　Job Detail

　　Job Opening ID

　　244230

　　Working Title

　　Research Administrator Senior

　　Job Title

　　Research Administrator Sr

　　Work Location

　　Ann Arbor Campus

　　Ann Arbor, MI

　　Full/Part Time

　　Full-Time

　　Regular/Temporary

　　Regular

　　FLSA Status

　　Exempt

　　Organizational Group

　　Umor Off Vp Resrch

　　Department

　　UMOR Office of VP for Research

　　Posting Begin/End Date

　　1/19/2024 - 2/02/2024

　　Salary

　　$68,000.00 - $83,000.00

　　Career Interest

　　Research

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