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University of Michigan · 3 weeks ago

Research Administrator Senior

Ann Arbor, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$78K/yr - $88K/yr

5+ years exp

The University of Michigan is a world-class institution committed to advancing health through education, service, research, and discovery. They are seeking a Research Administrator Senior to provide high-quality service for pre- and post-award activities for faculty and staff within the School of Dentistry. The role requires strong customer service orientation and involves managing grant proposal submissions and overseeing sponsored research accounts.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Responsibilities

Manage the submission of research grant proposal materials to private and federal funding agencies, including interpreting regulations and guidelines of multiple and varied sponsors regarding proposal materials and budgeting

Provide comprehensive coordination of all aspects of proposal submissions for assigned faculty

Prepare all administrative components of the proposal package, including the Proposal Award Form (PAF,) utilizing eResearch and at times sponsor systems, ensuring that proposals are complete and in compliance with sponsor and University guidelines

Communicate with faculty/principal investigator and with campus partners to coordinate a timely submission process, ensuring appropriate approvals

Develop project budgets and advise on budget-related issues

Serve as the liaison with the sponsor, collaborators, and ORSP/Sponsored Programs

Review, understand, and communicate sponsor award terms and conditions

Review and reconcile account activity for sponsored research accounts and UM-funded research accounts. Provide monthly financial activity reports to PIs

Identify accounting errors and prepare paperwork for corrective action

Ensure compliance with sponsor and UM policies regarding expenditures and communicate concerns about allowable expenses to PIs

Track cost-sharing commitments and monitor expenditure of funds to ensure fulfillment of cost-sharing obligations

Track personnel budgeted effort and make salary distribution changes as needed

In partnership with ORSP and Sponsored Programs, work to complete various post-award responsibilities, including: Processing of award change requests, completing budget reallocations, submitting reports (RPPR's, FSR's Uniform Guidance etc.)

Establish sub-accounts for projects when needed; Work extensively with other UM research administrators to establish and monitor sub-account activity

Submit paperwork to Office of Contract Administration to establish subcontracts with external institutions

Assist with submission of yearly non-competing renewals, interim reports, and final reports, ensuring timely submission to ORSP and sponsor

Monitor reporting requirements for all sponsored research grants and facilitate PI compliance with reporting requirements

Monitoring grant expenditures and making financial recommendations to faculty/staff regarding research expenditures

Flexibly and proactively assist other team members as needed, recommend best practices for team, and maintain electronic filing systems

Qualification

GrantContract experienceProposal submission coordinationBudget developmentCustomer service orientationResearch proposal preparationAccounting principlesIndependent judgmentCertified Research AdministrationSponsor systemsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsEffective communicationTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience

5 - 7 years of progressive grant and contract experience

Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work separately with faculty and staff in a diverse environment

Experience with sponsor systems, including Fastlane, grants.gov and NIH Commons

Experience with research activity and the preparation of sponsored research proposals

Considerable experience working in a customer-focused, team-oriented, fluid environment with a proven track record of meeting deadlines and attention to detail

Must be able to work independently in a responsible, sensitive, and confidential manner using independent judgement and professionalism

Effective verbal and written communications

Preferred

Extensive experience managing research portfolios, including using University-provided tools for management of portfolios (M-Pathways, MReports, Business Objects, etc.)

Knowledge of university accounting principles and applications

Adept at working independently and collaboratively

Certified Research Administration (CRA) certification

Benefits

Generous paid time off for vacations, holidays, sick time, season days, and paid parental leave.

A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after the first year of employment.

Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.

Life insurance.

Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.

Work-life programs to strengthen a workplace culture that supports personal and family life, including child care, elder care, lactation resources, and mental and emotional health services.

Company

University of Michigan

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The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving, and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

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