How to Apply
A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline experience that directly relate to this position.
Job Summary
The Office of Research at the University of Michigan-Flint seeks an experienced Research Administrator to perform duties related to pre- and post-award support activities. The position is centrally located in the Office of Research and Economic Development.
The Research Administrator will report to the Director of the Office of Research and work collaboratively with faculty and staff from all schools, colleges and units across campus. Hybrid and remote work options are available, based on the candidate's preferences and departmental need, and can include up to 60-80% remote schedule.
Responsibilities*
Pre-Award Research Administration:
- Develop budgets, budget justifications, review and adhere to proposal submission guidelines, online grant systems,
- Prepare Proposal Approval Forms,
- Prepare and maintain documents for submission packages
- Prepare just- in-time requests
- Facilitate the preparation of IDC waiver requests
- Coordinate cost-share requests and meet multiple overlapping deadlines in support of both internal and external grant submissions.
Post-Award Research Administration:
- Financial reporting, processing and tracking subcontracts, tracking cost-share obligations, account review, UG Reports, spend down plans, FSRs, etc.
- Reconcile assigned accounts including general, designated, gift, and sponsored fund types on a monthly basis and ensure compliance with UM-Flint finance and sponsor guidelines; investigate and resolve any issues.
- Develop and run queries using Business Objects in the Financial Data Warehouse and prepare reports including forecasting.
- Request and open non-sponsored accounts.
- Prepare no cost time extension and other post award change requests.
- Create and process journal entries.
- Prepare responses to inquiries, assist with the preparation of various financial reports and documents.
- Send faculty regular financial summaries or balance reports.
- Prepare financial reports for sponsors as needed.
- Serve as a liaison with Departments, Dean's Offices and ORSP in Ann Arbor.
- Assist in post-award training for administrative staff at the unit level.
- Provide support for industry-engaged projects.
Required Qualifications*
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 3 or more years of research administration and/or grant management experience and/or finance
- Must be knowledgeable of relevant policies related to pre and post award research administration
- Mastery of Excel/Google Sheets
Underfill Statement
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
103883 - Research Administration Associate
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
- 1 or more years of research administration and/or grant management experience and/or finance
Research Administration Associate level salary range is $45,700-$57,100
Why Work at U-M Flint?
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 after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting.
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance.
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at:https://www.umflint.edu/hr/ benefits/
Information about our vision, mission and values can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/ chancellor/leadership-mission- vision/
University of Michigan-Flint - Plan for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
The University of Michigan-Flint's DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/.
The University of Michigan-Flint exhibits its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through enacting fair practices, policies, and procedures particularly in support of the equitable participation of the historically underserved. UM-Flint recognizes the value of diversity in our efforts to provide equitable access and opportunities to all regardless of individual identities in support of a climate where everyone feels a sense of belonging, community, and agency.
Diversity is a core value at University of Michigan-Flint. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff, and faculty. The University of Michigan-Flint seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the University, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning for the purpose of becoming global citizens in a connected world.
Modes of Work
Hybrid:
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
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 here.
Background Screening
The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background
checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
Application Deadline
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.