The University of Michigan Department of Neurology is looking for an experienced Post Award Research Administrator for a Research Administrator Senior position. This is available as a remote position. You can apply at this link: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/232339/research-administrator-senior
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 Department of Neurology within Michigan Medicine is looking for a research administrator to join our team. This position will perform a range of post-award financial management responsibilities for select research faculty. Neurology has a research portfolio with a variety of sponsors and varying levels of complexity.
Flexible Work Arrangements: you will be eligible for mostly remote working, only coming into the office in a as needed basis.
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*
- Independently reconcile sponsored research projects using M-Reports, M Pathways, Human Resources Management System (HRMS), eReconciliation, Business Objects and other reporting tools to ensure appropriate use of funds.
- Interpret and ensure ethical adherence to University, federal and other sponsor policies.
- Prepare monthly reports with revenues, encumbrances, and projected balances.
- Provide faculty portfolio analysis and advise faculty on best practices for post-award management.
- Communicate clearly and effectively with Neurology faculty during monthly finance meetings
- Setup new awards including sub-PG requests, subcontracts, consulting agreements, hardship requests and cost share.
- Compile financial information to process transactions such as budget allocations, appointment change requests (PAR), and journal entries
- Understand revenue payment types, project grant revenue allocation, and managing revenue at grant close-out
- Assist faculty with progress reports, Award Change Requests (ACRs) including re-budgeting and extensions
- Perform required project closeout actions including review and resolution of UG and FSR reports. Monitor personnel project effort following university and sponsor policies.
- Interact with multiple Neurology staff including colleagues in research administration, administrative assistants, study coordinators, and central offices such as Sponsored Programs, Office of Research and Sponsored Projects, the Medical School's Grants and Contract Review office, the Clinical Trial Support Office, etc.
- Attend PAAC meetings, RAN meetings, and other types of research administration meetings for professional development purposes and to convey information to Neurology research administration colleagues
Required Qualifications*
- Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including high level of accuracy, attention to detail, multitasking, and prioritizing while exercising good judgment.
- Work independently or collaboratively as a part of a team.
- Successful candidates must be motivated with a positive attitude and strong commitment to exceptional customer service, as they will work closely cultivating trust and report with a variety of constituents including departmental faculty and staff, Medical School and University administration, and sponsors.
- Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to maintain confidential information.
- Requires strong computer skills including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe.
Senior level:
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in finance, accounting, research administration, or business administration is required.
- A minimum of 5 to 7 years of grant and contract experience in finance and/or research administration.
Intermediate level:
- Bachelor degree
- 3 - 5 years of grant and contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Desired Qualifications*
- Experience with business tools such as M-Pathways, Business Objects, MReports, eRPM and Concur.
- Prior experience with federal funding agencies such as NIH suggested.
Work Locations
Flexible Work Arrangements: you will be eligible for mostly remote working, only coming into the office (NCAC) in a as needed basis.
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.
Vaccine Requirements
COVID-19 vaccinations are required for all students, faculty and staff working in the following areas: Michigan Medicine including the Medical School, Dental School, University Health Service or the Mary A. Rackham Institute. This includes those working remotely and temporary workers. More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response.
U-M EEO/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
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James Jarvis
Research Administration Manager
University of Michigan- Ann Arbor
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