Research Administrator Intermediate​/Senior

Job Summary

This is a Pre-Award position with minimal Post-Award duties, and requires a customer service orientation, the ability to manage shifting priorities, and ability to multitask. Must be able to work independently, set goals, problem-solve, and possess outstanding organizational skills. This position has the option to be 100% remote, but space is available onsite if preferred. During initial training, onsite sessions may be most effective, and occasional meetings with faculty or administrative team a few times a year may be required.

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.

The Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology is seeking a Research Administrator Senior/Intermediate to provide excellent proposal preparation support to faculty, postdocs, and graduate students. This position requires expertise in handling the various timelines and responsibilities associated with grant proposal submissions. The preferred candidate will have experience within academic research settings and with UM policies and be able to interface with other institutions, departments, and offices within and outside the University.

We are looking for a positive collegial individual who works well within a team environment. Excellent communication skills are required. The ability to work independently and exercise good judgment is critical, and attention to detail and dependability are essential.

• Assist faculty and researchers with grant proposal and contract submissions to various federal and non-federal sponsors from initial steps to final submission ensuring deadlines are met.
• Review, interpret, and adhere to proposal submission guidelines for UMI, NIH, and other funding agency proposals.
• Review, edit, and format proposal documents and Proposal Approval Forms to ensure compliance with University policies, procedures, and federal regulations.
• Work with faculty/postdocs/graduate students to accurately complete required sponsor forms, develop budgets and budget justifications following Sponsor, School and University Policies. Excel and Word proficiency with experience in complex budget preparation.
• Enter proposal information into eResearch Proposal Management, ASSIST, Proposal Central, and various other foundation portals.
• Serve as a liaison for faculty and researchers with central offices (Medical School Grant Services & Analysis Office, Office of Research and Sponsored Projects).

• Assist faculty and researchers in preparation and routing of Current and Pending Support (Other Support) and progress reports, mainly RPPRs, and create post-award change requests to route via ORSP.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to interpret and communicate School, University, and Sponsor guidelines and policies.
• Demonstrated experience with multi-project grant proposals.
• Prior experience with federal funding agencies (NIH) preferred.
• Mastery of Excel and ability to adapt to changing technology.
• Excellent team collaboration and customer service.
• Capability to organize and synthesize complex information and produce clear summaries.
• Sound judgment, follow-through to completion, and meeting high work standards.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Experience in Business Objects.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, ability to set priorities, manage multiple tasks and competing deadlines, and strong attention to detail.
• Experience in pre-award activities including grant submission steps and knowledge of submission platforms.
• Experience in grant administration with federal and non-federal sponsors.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and familiarity with Wolverine Access Human Resource Management System, Business Objects, etc.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Abili…