Research Administrator Sr (with underfill Intermediate)

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent medical, dental and vision

2:1 retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking a Senior/Intermediate Grants & Contracts Specialist to provide pre-award support across Internal Medicine divisions. The role focuses on Gastroenterology/Hepatology, Hospital Medicine, and Rheumatology with hybrid work flexibility.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree and 3–7 years of grant/contract experience, with advanced degrees preferred. Expertise with NIH policies and experience with eResearch tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5+ years of progressive grant and contract experience or equivalent.
• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify external funding opportunities and advise faculty on proposal planning and competitiveness.
• Assist faculty with completion of sponsor and institutional proposal documents for initial submission, including collection of required materials from PIs and subcontract sites.
• Prepare and review budgets and budget justifications for academic and research projects.

Skills

Grant experience

Education

Bachelor's degree

Advanced degree

Tools

eResearch

Business Objects

M-Reports

M-Pathways

Job description

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

Provide pre-award support for three divisions in the department of Internal Medicine. Gastroenterology/Hepatology - 40%; Hospital Medicine - 40%; Rheumatology - 20%. Position would report up thru Gastroenterology under the supervision of Stacey Althouse.

Responsibilities

• Proactively identify external funding opportunities and advise faculty on proposal planning and competitiveness.
• Assist faculty with completion of sponsor and institutional proposal documents for initial submission, including collection of required materials from PIs, Co-ls, and subcontract/subrecipient sites.
• Prepare and review budgets and budget justifications of varying complexity for academic and research projects and programs.
• Coordinate timely routing of proposals through the institutional approval process in a deadline-driven environment.
• Serve as authorized signer for electronic proposals as applicable; submit proposals and troubleshoot submission issues.
• Ensure institutional review/sign-off is completed and confirm all proposal changes are accurately incorporated prior to submission.
• Support creation and updating of biosketches and other required support documents (pre- and post-submission).
• Assist with the submission of post-submission documents such as NIH Just-In-Time documents.

Required Qualifications

Senior

• Bachelors degree
• 5 + years of progressive grant and contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Intermediate

• Bachelors degree
• 3-5 years of grant and contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Desired Qualifications

• Advanced degree
• 5 - 7 years of progressive grant and contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with eResearch, Business Objects, M-Reports and M-Pathways.
• Preferred candidates will have exposure to a wide variety of sponsors including National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense, Foundations, industry contracts and clinical trials.
• Will have specific experience with NIH policies including but not limited to salary restrictions, effort reductions, F&A recovery.

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 30,000 employees 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.

Background Screening

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 may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime 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.