University of Michigan · 1 day ago
Research Administrator Senior/Research Administrator Intermediate
United States
Full-time
Remote
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $99K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Michigan is recognized internationally for its multidisciplinary research focusing on transportation safety and mobility. UMTRI seeks an experienced Research Administrator to provide excellent research administrative support to assigned faculty and research staff, ensuring efficiency in the shared services model and supporting Michigan Engineering research projects by coordinating budgets and timelines.
EducationE-LearningHigher EducationUniversities
No H1B
Responsibilities
Prepare and timely submit proposals, ranging from small proposals for individual faculty to difficult and complex proposals, through the University's eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM) system
Prepare proposal budgets and documents ensuring compliance to solicitation and project proposal announcement requirements
Coordinate proposal requirements with additional internal and external participants, as well as interact and coordinate with appropriate research office staff
Track, analyze, and oversee project financial status
Develop and communicate staff effort planning reports
Provide sponsor-specific monthly/quarterly reporting and invoice backup
Re-budget as needed by sponsors and the University
Provide initial approval of transactions for assigned projects
Prepare and submit post-award administrative requests such as no-cost time extensions, information for quick establishment of sub-project grants and subcontracts, and other documents as needed
Additional financial tracking will include reconciliation of discretionary, research incentive and expendable restricted funds
Ensure that research staff using the pool timekeeping system, submit time for their assigned research groups that accurately reflects staff plans and available budget
Participate in business system improvements and professional development activities
Serve as a backup for the other research administrators during scheduled absences or to assist with overload assignments in other areas
Perform other duties and designated activities, as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience in research administration, finance, accounting, or business administration
5+ years of research administration experience
Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
3+ years of research administration experience
Knowledge of relevant policies related to pre and post award research administration
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to maintain confidential information
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, including a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to multitask and manage conflicting priorities while exercising good judgment and decision making skills
Demonstrated ability to effectively work independently as well as collaboratively with faculty and staff at all levels
Demonstrated ability to think analytically and proactively, anticipating work requirements based on sponsor requests and instructions
Advanced computer skills including proficiency with MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Adobe
Preferred
Familiarity and experience with University of Michigan administrative and business tools such as Business Objects, MReports and other MPathways systems
Knowledge of UM financial practices, policies, procedures, and regulations, especially regarding procurement, sponsored programs, contract administration, travel/expense reporting, p-card usage, sponsored billing
Benefits
Generous time off
A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
Life insurance
Long-term disability coverage
Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Maternity and Parental Leave
Company
University of Michigan
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.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$359.75MKey Investors
Michigan Economic Development CorporationNational Institutes of HealthBreakthrough T1D
2025-07-17Grant· $1M
2025-06-07Grant· $1.17M
2025-04-23Grant
Leadership Team
Greg McGuire
Managing Director, Mcity
Robert Goodspeed
Chair, Urban and Regional Planning Program
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