• Research Administrator Sr

    University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)


    Research Administrator Sr

    Job Summary

    The Department of Neurology within Michigan Medicine is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Pre-Award Administrator to join our team. This fully remote position is responsible for supporting faculty and researchers in the development, preparation, and submission of grant and contract proposals to federal, state, and private funding agencies.

     

    The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of funding agencies, excellent communication skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

     

    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*

    + Manage proposal submissions through electronic proposal management system or direct sponsor websites.

    + Interpret funding opportunity announcements and other sponsor requirements.

    + Prepare budgets and required sponsor forms for proposals.

    + Process all proposal paperwork including budgets, justification, and current and pending support.

    + Monitor proposals to meet agency and University deadlines and guidelines.

    + Assist faculty with response to funding agency request.

    + Coordinate the submission of Just in Time request from sponsor agencies.

    Required Qualifications*

    + Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in finance, accounting, research administration, or business administration is required.

    + A minimum of 5 years of grant and contract experience in finance and/or research administration.

    + 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, and Adobe.

     

    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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

     

    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.

     

    Job Detail

     

    Job Opening ID

     

    270123

     

    Working Title

     

    Research Administrator Sr

     

    Job Title

     

    Research Administrator Sr

     

    Work Location

     

    Ann Arbor Campus

     

    Ann Arbor, MI

     

    Modes of Work

     

    Mobile/Remote

     

    Full/Part Time

     

    Full-Time

     

    Regular/Temporary

     

    Regular

     

    FLSA Status

     

    Exempt

     

    Organizational Group

     

    Medical School

     

    Department

     

    MM Neurology Department

     

    Posting Begin/End Date

     

    10/23/2025 - 10/30/2025

     

    Career Interest

     

    Research