Proposal Review Lead - Research Admin (Hybrid/Remote)

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) invites applications for a senior grant and contract professional to join the LSA Research Office. You will review proposals for compliance, advise project teams, and help ensure high-quality submissions to major sponsors and internal systems.

You will develop deep knowledge of sponsors such as NSF, NIH, DoD, NASA, and others, coordinate with ORSP, and mentor research administrators to improve processes and outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 7+ years of progressive grant and contract experience
• Experience with federal agencies (NSF, NIH, NASA, DoD) and non-federal sponsors
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize deadlines
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills; strong written and verbal communication

Responsibilities

• Provide detailed college-level review of proposals for compliance with university and sponsor requirements and for alignment with eRPM
• Maintain deep understanding of sponsors such as NSF, NIH, DoD, NASA
• Communicate effectively to faculty and project teams regarding sponsor requirements and suggested changes
• Review complex sponsor guidelines to interpret solicitation requirements and ensure compliance
• Liaise with ORSP to coordinate submission requirements
• Provide sponsor-specific updates, resources, and training to faculty and research staff
• Act as a resource on technical aspects of proposal development
• Develop processes to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in reviews
• Mentor research administrators to promote learning and skill development

Skills

Grant management

Communication skills

Project prioritization

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) invites applications for a senior grant and contract professional to join the LSA Research Office. You will review proposals for compliance, advise project teams, and help ensure high-quality submissions to major sponsors and internal systems.

You will develop deep knowledge of sponsors such as NSF, NIH, DoD, NASA, and others, coordinate with ORSP, and mentor research administrators to improve processes and outcomes