The Frankel Institute for Heart and Brain Health (Frankel IHBH) invites applications for the Research Administration and Donor Relations position. We are looking for an accomplished and motivated individual to join our team. In this essential role, you will collaborate with the Managing Director to advance faculty research funding, provide financial oversight, and help maintain the Institute?s strong fiscal health. You will also work closely with faculty to align resources and opportunities, driving impactful services, educational programs, and research initiatives that support our diverse faculty community. If you are eager to foster research excellence, oversee funding, and cultivate donor relationships within a dynamic, mission focused institute, we encourage you to apply. 

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Sponsored, Corporate and Foundation Funding Support 45%

• Assist faculty and staff in navigating Medical School and University resources.
• Produce complex budgets, detailed budget justifications, and cost documentation as required by stakeholders.
• Support faculty in identifying and pursuing funding opportunities from private, industry, foundation, and federal sponsors, as well as internal funding sources.
• Collaborate with Department Administrators and various process partners to track and manage funding activities
• Guide faculty on appropriate budgeting practices and financial management.
• Work with Research Administration staff within the faculty department to interpret and act upon requirements outlined for various agreement types.
• Provide support to Research Administrators in managing complex and multi-PI grants, including both pre- and post-award phases.
• Ensure compliance with federal, sponsor, and University requirements, regulations, and deadlines.
• Serve as liaison with internal and external sponsors/stakeholders, including units such as ORSP, Sponsored Programs, and Innovation Partnerships.

General Research Duties 35%

• Assist the Managing Director with the annual budgeting process for the Frankel IHBH
• Monitor Frankel IHBH budgets and generate regular financial reports
• Review and approve various transactions (effort changes, reimbursement reports, HSIP, etc.)
• Maintain accurate tracking and documentation for planning and research-related costs.
• Develop and update an active database of all Frankel IHBH commitments
• Serve as the main contact and approver for the ordering system and expense reports, escalating issues to the Managing Director or Director as needed
• Assist with the development, implementation, and maintenance of the institute?s research metrics
• Perform other duties as assigned

Donor Relations and Gift Management 20%

• Develop and maintain an active database of all Frankel IHBH gifts and donor communications/engagements
• Serve as the primary contact with Development liaison
• Prepare complex budgets, detailed justifications, and cost documentation required for annual reports and quarterly donor updates

• Lead: Bachelor's degree with seven (7) or more years of progressive grant, finance, research and contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Senior: Bachelor's degree with five (5) or more years of progressive grant, finance, research and contract experience or research equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing complex projects
• Proven ability to work independently and deliver high quality results under pressure and strict deadlines
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff in a multifaceted research environment
• Strong commitment to working in a team oriented, service-based environment

• Familiarity and experience with U-M administrative systems such as Business Objects, Tableau, eResearch, M-Reports, etc.
• Knowledge of biomedical-related research activities and funding sources, particularly NIH, and University policies and procedures

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 the work modes.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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.

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.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.