Remote Grants Budget & Administration Specialist

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support pre- and post-award grant administration for multiple principal investigators within the Division of General Medicine. You will prepare complex budgets, assist with justifications, coordinate with internal and external partners, and ensure sponsor guidelines are followed.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years of research administration experience or equivalent.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently as well as in teams and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong customer service orientation in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with academic research administration processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist PIs with complex, multi-year budgets and justifications.
• Meet with PIs to coordinate proposal documents for grants and contracts.
• Prepare and review forms and agreements as needed.
• Reconcile faculty/divisional accounts across multiple fund types.
• Ensure compliance with Uniform Guidance and sponsor guidelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

M-Pathways

Business Objects

Wolverine Access

Job description

University of Michigan is seeking a detail-oriented finance professional to support pre- and post-award grant administration for multiple principal investigators within the Division of General Medicine. You will prepare complex budgets, assist with justifications, coordinate with internal and external partners, and ensure sponsor guidelines are followed.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and collaboration skills.