Research Administrator Sr

University of Michigan; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

The University of Michigan School of Nursing, Office of Financial Transactions & Procurement seeks an experienced post award research administrator with 5–7 years of post-award experience. The role focuses on financial oversight, reporting, and compliance across sponsored projects.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with responsibilities ranging from budget tracking to NIH documentation, requiring strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field.
• Five+ years of grant/sponsored project accounting experience.
• Experience with University reporting systems and strong written/oral communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage post-award financial and reporting activities for a portfolio of sponsored projects.
• Review award terms and conditions upon receipt of an award.
• Monitor budgets and reconcile project grants and internal funding.
• Prepare effort change forms and NIH cap adjustment sheets.
• Re-budget as needed by sponsors and researchers.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or related field

Master's degree in finance/accounting or related degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This job may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

A cover letter, attached as the first page of your resume, describing how your experience meets the job requirements of this posting, is required for consideration of this position.

Who We Are

At the University of Michigan School of Nursing, you won't just find a job you'll discover a community. Join a nationally ranked institution where your talents help shape the next generation of health care leaders, fuel groundbreaking research, and make real-world impact across Michigan and beyond.

Whether you're an educator, researcher, or support professional, you'll thrive in a community that values excellence, innovation, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN), Office of Financial Transactions & Procurement seeks an experienced post award research administrator who has five (5) to seven (7) years of post-award research administration experience and/or related accounting experience, preferably with a working knowledge of the pre-award process.

Responsibilities*

• Manage post-award financial and reporting activities for a portfolio of sponsored projects, including award set-up, financial oversight, subaward establishment, subcontracts coordination and close-out.
• Review, understand and articulate to project teams the Notice of Grant Award terms and conditions upon receipt of an award.
• Monitor budgets and reconcile project grants, gifts and internal research funding, providing monthly reports to an assigned set of faculty and researchers in the UMSN.
• Track and prepare effort change forms for effort placed on research funding.Track and prepare NIH cap adjustment sheets.
• Re-budget as needed by sponsors and researchers upon award
• Prepare and process administrative tasks to include no-cost extensions, establishment of subproject grants, budget reallocations
• Interpret regulations and guidelines of multiple programs funding with complex and broad guidelines for spending. Review and approve spending requests accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor terms, University policies and procedures and federal regulations.
• Manage complex portfolios of varied research project grants and contracts from multiple sources and with differing project end dates.
• Serve as the school's primary coordinator for researcher's NIH Other Support documents
• Assist in the preparation of annual and final progress reports
• Work with sponsored programs office to review and process financial status reports (close outs) and UG reports (uniformed guidance)
• Serve as team back up for other team members during scheduled absences or overloads.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

Required Qualifications*

Education/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field. Master's degree in finance/accounting or a related degree preferred.

Five (5) or more years of grant/sponsored and non-sponsored project accounting/project management work experience.

Demonstrated ability to work within the University reporting and processing systems.

• Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely for various mediums both in-person and virtually, high attention to detail, strong interpersonal skills, and strong organizational skills.

Excellent computer skills, including demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Advanced Excel, Access, and PowerPoint).

Attributes:

• Proven analytical skills and follow-through; a high degree of creativity, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to anticipate needs.

Ability to work independently, as well as effectively in teams; must have the ability to work comfortably with individuals at all levels.

Must reliably manage responsibilities and manage time effectively, providing exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment where there are often multiple, conflicting, and competing priorities and deadlines.

Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills.

• Ability to promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to Empowereach other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; Practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; Inspire and be inspired by our members' worth, significance and integrity; Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.

Desired Qualifications*

Knowledge of post and pre-award activities.

Experience with budget forecasting, assembling and managing complex projects.

Experience with sponsored projects closeouts and reporting preparations for NIH, Foundation, Clinical Trial and Industry awards.

A high level of resourcefulness, motivation, accountability, and the ability to think analytically. *Knowledge of relevant University policies related to post award research administration.

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 .

Additional Information

Shift/Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include some occasional weekend and/or evening hours. This position allows a hybrid work arrangement option. The candidate will be expected to be in the office for a minimum of 2 days/week and maintain flexibility for possible additional days onsite.

Salary Range: The target salary range for this position is $90,000 - $100,000 per year; salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. We encourage all interested parties meeting requirements to apply.

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.