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Research Administrator Sr

Ann Arbor, MI
Full-Time

Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter with your resume addressing how your experience and education specifically address the requirements of the position is mandatory to be considered for this position.

Job Summary

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology is looking for a committed, team orientated person to join our division.  The successful candidate will provide financial forecasting expertise and management support to assigned faculty and funds, predominantly sponsored basic and clinical research grants.  The successful candidate will also support the division and department financial infrastructure.  

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.

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

Responsibilities*

Faculty support includes, but is not limited to:

  • proactively advising faculty on proper management of funds through monthly reconciling and analysis; 
  • proactively alerting faculty to budget deviations and suggesting alternative appropriate courses of action to ensure projects are managed on budget; 
  • ensuring proper accounting of funds; 
  • budgeting and managing of funds consistent with sponsor/donor intent, with direction from faculty
  • ensuring encumbrances are properly accounted for; 
  • establishing and monitoring subawards & subcontracts;
  • advising administrative and lab staff on allowability & allocability for procurement including review and approval of Pcard and expense reports;
  • reviewing receivables and invoicing for sponsored activity as appropriate;
  • serving as a liaison for faculty with Sponsored Programs and ORSP staff as appropriate to ensure projects are setup and closed out consistent with expectations as well as sponsor and institutional policies; 
  • ensuring backup documentation is compiled and appropriately filed as needed;  
  • providing divisional financial oversight and guidance to faculty regarding CTSU clinical trial management and accounting
  • Manage all post-award responsibilities for the divisions T32 training grant, working closely with the pre-award lead and director
  • managing post-award change requests, Uniform Guidance reports, and other related sponsored program and research related activities; 
  • assisting with sponsored progress reports and development use reporting
  • manage DBEs and process PARs for assigned faculty and their lab staff
  • assist with effort certification at fiscal year end and when terminations occur mid-year
  • other duties as assigned

Divisional financial responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • assist with divisional all funds budget process
  • monitor and communicate faculty clinical performance metrics
  • coordinate with divisional team to manage and improve internal control processes

Required Qualifications*

  • 5-7 years previous sponsored research financial management required or equivalent combination of education and experience;  
  • BA/BS degree or higher;  
  • Reliable, motivated person who works well under pressure and can operate responsibly and independently; 
  • High level of multitasking and prioritizing, concurrently managing numerous awards with varying degrees of complexity; 
  • Successful candidate will work vigorously, cultivating trust and rapport with a variety of constituents including divisional faculty and staff, department, medical school and university administration, and sponsors. 
  • Effective verbal and written communications.
  • Qualified candidates are adept at learning new processes and systems as well as contributing to the team effort in creating or modifying them as needed.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Pre-award and sponsored programs experience.

Work Locations

This position is a hybrid eligible position with the details and work planning to be addressed during interviews and hiring.  

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.

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How to Apply

A cover letter with your resume addressing how your experience and education specifically address the requirements of the position is mandatory to be considered for this position.

Job Summary

The Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology is looking for a committed, team orientated person to join our division.  The successful candidate will provide financial forecasting expertise and management support to assigned faculty and funds, predominantly sponsored basic and clinical research grants.  The successful candidate will also support the division and department financial infrastructure.  

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.

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

Responsibilities*

Faculty support includes, but is not limited to:

  • proactively advising faculty on proper management of funds through monthly reconciling and analysis; 
  • proactively alerting faculty to budget deviations and suggesting alternative appropriate courses of action to ensure projects are managed on budget; 
  • ensuring proper accounting of funds; 
  • budgeting and managing of funds consistent with sponsor/donor intent, with direction from faculty
  • ensuring encumbrances are properly accounted for; 
  • establishing and monitoring subawards & subcontracts;
  • advising administrative and lab staff on allowability & allocability for procurement including review and approval of Pcard and expense reports;
  • reviewing receivables and invoicing for sponsored activity as appropriate;
  • serving as a liaison for faculty with Sponsored Programs and ORSP staff as appropriate to ensure projects are setup and closed out consistent with expectations as well as sponsor and institutional policies; 
  • ensuring backup documentation is compiled and appropriately filed as needed;  
  • providing divisional financial oversight and guidance to faculty regarding CTSU clinical trial management and accounting
  • Manage all post-award responsibilities for the divisions T32 training grant, working closely with the pre-award lead and director
  • managing post-award change requests, Uniform Guidance reports, and other related sponsored program and research related activities; 
  • assisting with sponsored progress reports and development use reporting
  • manage DBEs and process PARs for assigned faculty and their lab staff
  • assist with effort certification at fiscal year end and when terminations occur mid-year
  • other duties as assigned

Divisional financial responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • assist with divisional all funds budget process
  • monitor and communicate faculty clinical performance metrics
  • coordinate with divisional team to manage and improve internal control processes

Required Qualifications*

  • 5-7 years previous sponsored research financial management required or equivalent combination of education and experience;  
  • BA/BS degree or higher;  
  • Reliable, motivated person who works well under pressure and can operate responsibly and independently; 
  • High level of multitasking and prioritizing, concurrently managing numerous awards with varying degrees of complexity; 
  • Successful candidate will work vigorously, cultivating trust and rapport with a variety of constituents including divisional faculty and staff, department, medical school and university administration, and sponsors. 
  • Effective verbal and written communications.
  • Qualified candidates are adept at learning new processes and systems as well as contributing to the team effort in creating or modifying them as needed.

Desired Qualifications*

  • Pre-award and sponsored programs experience.

Work Locations

This position is a hybrid eligible position with the details and work planning to be addressed during interviews and hiring.  

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.

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About University of Michigan

Why Work at Michigan?

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care — that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

 

Workplace Culture

The University of Michigan is committed to establishing, supporting and maintaining a culture where all members of the U-M community feel safe and supported.


Our Values

  • Values guide our choices and actions. From how we hire and promote, make decisions, educate, conduct research, provide care, and treat one another. We strive to ensure the following values reflect who we are and what we stand for.
  • Integrity - We act with honesty and take responsibility for our actions.
  • Respect - We act in a way that acknowledges the humanity and contributions of each individual.
  • Inclusion- We create an environment where all can participate, are invited to contribute, and have a sense of belonging.
  • Equity - We create conditions that provide everyone an opportunity to thrive.
  • Diversity - We welcome, acknowledge and appreciate our similarities and differences.
  • Innovation - We promote creativity and curiosity to tackle challenges and inspire new ideas.

 

More about Working at U-M

  • Our commitment to campus culture
  • Our commitment to faculty and staff well-being
  • Our commitment to employee engagement

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