Remote Research Administrator – Mid-Level

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Remote; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Michigan's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science seeks an experienced Research Administrator to handle pre‑ and post‑award activities for sponsored projects. You will coordinate budgets, ensure compliance, and act as a primary contact for faculty and sponsors.

Work is primarily remote with occasional onsite needs; you will collaborate with the Research Admin team to support timely proposals, monthly financial reporting, and adherence to university policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of three years experience in grant administration or higher-level financial activities.
• Prior experience with contract and grant administration or relevant experience with regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and exercise good judgement, with attention to detail.
• Ability to interpret and communicate Department, University, and Sponsor guidelines.
• Experience with multi-project financial review and analysis and forecasting.
• Knowledge of U‑M financial practices and processes.
• Experience with federal funding agencies such as NSF, DOD, DoE, ARPA‑E.
• Mastery of Excel and adaptability to changing technology.
• Ability to work in a team and provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to organize and synthesize complex financial information.
• Demonstrated sound judgment and ability to meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Pre‑Award: develop budgets, budget justifications, and proposal documents; support submission packages.
• Pre‑Award: coordinate cost-share requests and ensure deadlines are met for proposals.
• Post‑Award: reconcile project grants across funds and prepare monthly financial reports.
• Post‑Award: enforce sponsor guidelines and respond to sponsor requests for information.
• Administrative Support: provide backup for ~25 faculty, ~12 postdocs, and 100+ students; handle travel and meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written and oral communication

Attention to detail

Customer service

Independent work

Team collaboration

Financial analysis

Interpreting guidelines

Organization

Grant administration experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

CRA certification

Tools

Excel

MReports

Business Objects

MPathways

U‑M eResearch systems

Job description

The University of Michigan's Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science seeks an experienced Research Administrator to handle pre‑ and post‑award activities for sponsored projects. You will coordinate budgets, ensure compliance, and act as a primary contact for faculty and sponsors.

Work is primarily remote with occasional onsite needs; you will collaborate with the Research Admin team to support timely proposals, monthly financial reporting, and adherence to university policies.