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Research Administrator Senior / Intermediate
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Position Number: 1764426
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Position Type: Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts

Research Administrator Senior / Intermediate

Job Opening ID: 182731
Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus
Full Time/Part Time: Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
FLSA Status: Exempt
Organizational Group: Medical School
Department: Cell and Developmental Biology
Posting Begin/End Date: 1/07/2020 2/14/2020
Salary: $50,000.00 $60,000.00
Paid Time Off:
Career Interest: Research
Administration
Finance

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 Department of Cell & Developmental Biology at the University of Michigan Medical School is dedicated to the instruction and guidance of undergraduate, graduate, and professional students, as well as post-baccalaureate and post-doctoral trainees in the areas of cell biology, developmental biology, genetics, neuroscience, organogenesis, stem cell biology, and tissue repair and regeneration.

The Department of Cell & Developmental Biology is seeking a highly motivated and professional individual to lead our pre-award research administration. This position will support the continued expansion of the department's highly productive research program by providing senior research administration services to faculty and trainees in the department. The ideal candidate will combine a strong background in research administration with interest in collaborative process improvement and further career development. This position offers the opportunity of fully independent authority over a majority of the department's pre-award research portfolio. This position is deadline driven and may require overtime periodically.

Responsibilities*

Partner with faculty and trainees in the development, preparation, and successful submission of grant and contract proposals to a variety of sponsors including the NIH, DoD, foundations, societies, and industry sponsors
Work with the development office to find funding opportunities in line with current research initiatives
Coordinate training opportunities for faculty and trainees for grant writing and budget preparation
Assist faculty members with submission and signature of all Unfunded Agreements
Prepare budgets of varying complexity for proposals, contracts, and other agreements
Collaborate with faculty and staff in management and updating of Other Support and biosketch documents
Assist faculty with submission of progress reports and administrative supplements
Coordinate with collaborating institutions, departments, and internal reviewers to ensure timely submission of proposals to sponsors
Prepare information to fulfill Just-In-Time requests
Participate in university- and department-wide research administration workgroups and meetings
Department liaison for the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects and the Medical School Grants Office and inform department members of important information and changes
Process payments that the department receives in the form of cash or checks

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor's degree in science, finance, business administration, or related field
Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated experience in independent management of deadline-oriented projects
Software proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
Strong skills in both team-based collaboration and individual work

Senior Level: Five or more years experience in research administration
Intermediate Level: Three or more years experience in research administration

Desired Qualifications*

Working knowledge of eResearch, M-Pathways, and other internal UM platforms
Direct research administration experience, especially NIH proposals and awards
Familiarity with multiple sponsor funding guidelines and UM policies and procedures
Demonstrated experience in supporting faculty with research portfolios
Familiarity with large NIH award mechanisms (P30, T32, P01, U54, etc)
Experience with grant writing largely preferred

Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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

To apply, visit https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/182731/research_administrator_seniorintermediate