Research Administration Assoc/ Assistant

University Of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Michigan is seeking a Research Administration Associate to join the Oncology CTSU support unit. You will provide post-award financial and account-management support to faculty and research teams within the Rogel Cancer Center, contributing to multi-site clinical trials and budget tracking.

The role requires strong communication, data analysis, and Excel skills, with a focus on accuracy, deadlines, and collaboration across teams.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze resource data to make recommendations.
• Ability to set priorities and manage multiple deadlines with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile sponsored research project accounts dealing with clinical trials.
• Monthly review of statements and payroll registers for accuracy.
• Review accounts to ensure correct chartfields and proper charge routing.
• Maintain CTSU billing tracking and prepare financial reports for investigators.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Data analysis

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Research Administration Assoc/ Assistant

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Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

This position will serve as a Research Administration Associate in the Oncology Clinical Trial Support Unit (O-CTSU) providing post-award finance & account management support to faculty and research teams for the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer Center an NCI-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and a member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN). We are among the top-ranked national cancer programs in research and patient care with members holding $120M in annual direct research funding. Our mission is to reduce the cancer burden and improve cancer outcomes through research, innovation and transdisciplinary collaboration. With the Oncology CTSU, you will join a diverse team of 150 clinical research professionals dedicated in moving this mission forward through cutting-edge early phase trials to practice-changing phase III. As a team member, we will invest in your education, training, career development and certification. We also offer a variety of specialized roles and growth opportunities to fit for your desired career path and goals. People want MichiganAnswers. Help discover them.

Responsibilities*

• Reconcile sponsored research project accounts primarily dealing with clinical trials and successfully manages complex multi-armed clinical trials.
• Monthly review of statement activity, detail, and gross pay register statements to verify accuracy.
• Review account and transactions to ensure appropriate chartfields are used.
• Monitor patient care expense to confirm proper routing of charges.
• Maintains a tracking system for CTSU service unit billing to ensure accounts are being charged appropriately.
• Prepare financial reports for project investigators. Presents findings to management.
• Forecasts and identifies financial problems as it relates to clinical trials and addresses them with management and/or faculty.
• Prepare cash receipt tickets for revenue received from sponsors.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Excellent communication and customer service skills, both written and verbal.
• Eagerness to learn and ability to adapt to changing needs.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative group.
• Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze resource data in order to make recommendations.
• Ability to set priorities, handle multiple assignments and deadlines with minimal supervision, while operating in a flexible and professional manner, with exceptional attention to detail.
• High degree of initiative and resourcefulness.
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Bachelor's degree required
• 1 year of experience
• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.

Desired Qualifications*

• Experience working with clinical trials.
• Familiarity with research academic and prior accounting experience.
• Medical assistant/billing or study coordinator experience.
• Familiarity with University systems and knowledge of University policies and procedures strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of University financial reporting systems including eReconciliation, MPathways, M-Reports, and the Data Warehouse is strongly desired.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

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 .

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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.

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Working Title

Research Administration Assoc/ Assistant