Engaged Learning Financial Administrator

Engaged Learning Financial Administrator

The Engaged Learning Financial Administrator will provide financial, administrative, and research administration support to all Vice Provost Engaged Learning (VPEL) units. As a liaison between VPEL and other University of Michigan (UM) units, you will coordinate finance, information technology (IT), and administrative services; develop policies and procedures to be implemented and distributed within the VPEL units; interpret university policies, and streamline VPEL unit procedures.

You will report directly to the Senior Business Administrator Manager.

This role is hybrid with on‑site expectations in Ann Arbor, MI. On‑site presence will also be required for selected meetings.

The posted salary range reflects multiple factors involved in determining compensation, such as skills, experience, training, certifications, and other organizational needs. You may be offered a higher salary to reflect your advanced depth of expertise.

Please note:
Due to summer schedules, we anticipate the interview process will begin in August.

• Prepare annual and quarterly budgets and projections for VPEL units that do not have a financial specialist on staff, submitting them to the Office of Budget and Planning.
• Prepare and implement a monthly financial reconciliation process for VPEL units; reconcile assigned accounts monthly, including general, designated, gift, and sponsored fund types.
• Prepare monthly reconciliation reports for discrepancies and budget variances; monitor financial activity on gift funds, contracts, grants, and general funds for appropriate stewardship.
• Coordinate service unit billing (SUB) including processing monthly billing, maintenance of a tracking system, and completion of rate renewal requests for recharges.
• Evaluate internal controls for some VPEL units to ensure financial processes and internal‑controls implementation aligns.
• Analyze financial trends and data using Business Objects to create concise summaries and reports.
• Serve as a financial point person for administrative teams, assisting with expense classification, fund transfers, and resolving financial issues.
• Modify and streamline Sponsored Student Organization procedures.
• Prepare budgets for proposal submissions, assist VPEL unit directors with grant applications and unfunded agreements, and ensure agency and university guidelines and timelines are met.
• Manage financial reporting, subcontracts, track cost‑share obligations, account review, Uniform Guidelines reports, spend‑down plans, and financial status reports.
• Process financial transactions such as accounts receivables, journal entries, and non‑PO vouchers. Partner with U‑M Shared Services and utilize existing financial transaction services to improve unit transaction efficiencies.

• Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• 2+ years of accounting and/or financial management experience, including financial reporting, analysis, budget preparation, and forecasting.
• Knowledge of pre‑ and post‑award research administration, including sponsored projects and compliance with applicable regulations, expenditures, and effort reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated data management skills, including experience creating and maintaining complex spreadsheets.
• Experience with financial systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Dropbox.

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• 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

Engaged Learning Financial Administrator

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.