Job Title
Process Manager
Job ID
283445
Location
Ann Arbor Campus
City
Ann Arbor
State
MI
Regular/Temporary
Temporary
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Mode of Work
Hybrid
Job Title
PROF MISC (TEMP)
Appointing Department
MM Office of Research
Posting Begin Date
09/28/2026
Posting End Date
10/05/2026
Date Closed
 
FLSA Status
Nonexempt

Who We Are

 

The University of Michigan Medical School Office of Research's primary mission is to foster an
environment of innovation and efficiency that serves the Medical School research community
and supports biomedical science from insight to impact. To that end, our team continually
strives to strengthen the research enterprise by maintaining an investigator-focused
infrastructure, expanding and diversifying investigators' funding opportunities, and streamlining
research processes.

Job Summary

 

We are seeking a temporary process manager to develop or implement processes of varying
complexity in several areas, including support for the Research Climate Council, Central
Biorepository, Grant Services and Analysis, and the Medical School Administration. The project
manager will work with Medical School Office of Research leadership and must be comfortable
in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Back-office academic research administration
experience is required.

Responsibilities*

 

45% - Prepare surveys, compile data, analyze results, and evaluate utilization rates for
selected resources
45% - Develop workflows, process maps, and guidance documents (e.g., Central
Biorepository publications, GS&A attribution of authorship)
10% - Provide scientific consultation services in administrative offices

Required Qualifications*

 
  • Doctoral degree in a life science or other relevant discipline
  • Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, and capable of working under
    minimal supervision
  • Academic business and research administration experience
  • Experience in developing workflows and project dashboards
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Ability to handle multiple project streams concurrently
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint

Modes of Work

 

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.

U-M EEO Statement

 

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.