Senior Post-Award Research Administrator

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor is seeking a Senior/Intermediate Post-Award Research Administrator to manage grant budgets, expenditures, and reporting across sponsored projects. You will work with faculty and division admins, review financial statements, and coordinate with Sponsored Programs to ensure compliance and timely funding.

The role requires strong Excel/BO skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of post-award research administration experience.
• Excellent ownership and accountability for workload.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Strong written and oral communication with attention to detail.
• Excellent customer service.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile and analyze grant budgets and expenditures in eReconciliation and M-Reports.
• Review expenditures and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist in accounting, budgeting and collection/billing activities.
• Troubleshoot procurement and vendor payment issues.
• Coordinate budget allocations with Sponsored Programs and review financial statements.
• Prepare grant proposals and renewal budgets as requested.
• Monitor compliance with Uniform Guidance standards and deadlines.
• Assist in closing out projects.

Skills

Ownership accountability

Multitasking

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Customer service

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance

Master’s degree in business, accounting, finance

Tools

Advanced Excel

Business Objects

M-Reports

M-Pathways

Job description

Michigan Medicine in Ann Arbor is seeking a Senior/Intermediate Post-Award Research Administrator to manage grant budgets, expenditures, and reporting across sponsored projects. You will work with faculty and division admins, review financial statements, and coordinate with Sponsored Programs to ensure compliance and timely funding.

The role requires strong Excel/BO skills, attention to detail, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.