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Research Administrator Lead - Remote or Hybrid
Location:
Ann Arbor, MI
Description:
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. Summary The University of Michigan School of Public Health's Department of Epidemiology uses a multidisciplinary approach to explore reducing and preventing disease in human populations with rigorous research, innovative education, and dedicated service. We are looking for a lead research administrator to oversee our pre-award proposal submissions, post-award research needs, and financial transactions. This person will join a dynamic team of research administrators to support our 45 highly productive faculty. Our research portfolio is robust with a variety of sponsors and varying levels of complexity. Responsibilities* Serve as team lead for the research administrative team who provides all pre- and post-award needs to the department. Direct supervision, delegation of work, coordinating weekly team meetings and regular 1:1 with the team. Provide training and feedback to ensure the team is functioning successfully. Conduct annual performance reviews and other supervisory functions as needed.Provide high-level support to faculty with complex research portfolios. Serve as pre- and post-award contact for faculty. Advise faculty regarding management and monitoring of budgets to ensure sponsor guidelines are followed, as well as provide fiscal oversight by monitoring revenue and project expenditures. Create budget, budget justifications, route proposals through for internal review, ensuring all sponsor, school, and university requirements are met. Provide progress reports, account reconciliations, and other status reports to faculty after award is received. Communicate with sponsors as needed. Support faculty and grant needs from proposals to close out.Create clear communications and process documentation for faculty and other research staff. Create timelines, checklists, and other training documents to support continued process improvement and professional development across the department.Partner with department administrator, faculty, and other administrators in the school research administrative processes and needs. Serve as back-up signing authority to the department. Required Qualifications* Bachelor degree and 7-10 years of progressive grant and contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Prior experience working with federal agencies, such as NIH and CDC, as well as non-federal sponsors. Supervisory experience is strongly preferred. Desired Qualifications* Advanced degree and Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification preferred. Experience working with government training grants. Work Locations This position has a flexible work arrangement that is open to both fully remote or a hybrid schedule, based in Ann Arbor. Additional Information This position offers a $1,500 signing bonus.Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment for all members of our community. Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. 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. PDN-9be18903-4f82-4dea-a5e6-1eabfd4ea84b
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