Research Administration & Grants Specialist

Michigan Technological University; Houghton (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Technological University, a Tier 1 research institution in Houghton, invites applications for a research administration professional to support pre-award and post-award activities within the Frontiers Research Institute. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement across multiple centers.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and strong skills in MS Office, Adobe, and Google Workspace, with experience coordinating complex tasks, deadlines, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience organizing multiple research tasks including budgets and documentation.
• Proficiency with MS Office, Adobe products, and Google Workspace.
• Experience coordinating and leading people and processes to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive research support including pre-award and post-award project management.
• Manage multiple tasks and deadlines; coordinate with research staff to establish processes.
• Maintain a professional, safe, and welcoming environment for colleagues and clients.
• Utilize university systems (e.g., Banner, Cayuse, ASPIRE) to track research and financial data.
• Prepare routine and ad hoc reports to support operations and reporting.
• Attend meetings and participate as an organizational representative on committees.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Project planning

Team collaboration

Confidential information handling

Creative problem solving

Task prioritization

Safety/compliance mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Office

Adobe products

Google Workspace

Job description

Michigan Technological University, a Tier 1 research institution in Houghton, invites applications for a research administration professional to support pre-award and post-award activities within the Frontiers Research Institute. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and continuous improvement across multiple centers.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and strong skills in MS Office, Adobe, and Google Workspace, with experience coordinating complex tasks, deadlines, and