Research Administrator Lead

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How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

The University of Michigan's College of Literature, Science, and the Arts (LSA) is the largest of U-M's 19 schools and colleges. LSA has a diverse research portfolio that encompasses research in the Humanities, Natural Sciences, and Social Sciences. With over 700 hundred external grant proposal submissions per year, we are expanding our proposal review team in the LSA Research Office to ensure compliant, quality proposal submissions. The proposal review team is responsible for reviewing proposals, advising project teams, and approving all external proposals on behalf of the college.

We are seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative, and team-focused individual to join our growing LSA Research Office team. This individual will be responsible for conducting detailed external

proposal reviews at the college level and providing strategic sponsor support to project teams. This position will work closely with both research administrators within the College of LSA and the LSA Research Office team. With cultivated sponsor expertise, the individual will be responsible for communicating sponsor updates to stakeholders as well as providing resources and process documentation for specific sponsors.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability coverage

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

In addition, LSA offers:

• Strong commitment to work/life balance

• Flexible work arrangements with respect to campus stakeholder needs

• Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses

Responsibilities*

• Provide detailed college-level review of proposals; review proposal documents for compliance with university and sponsor requirements as well as for congruence with the eResearch Proposal Management system (eRPM)

• Maintain a deep understanding of assigned sponsors, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institute of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DoD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), etc.

• Communicate effectively and knowledgeably to faculty and project teams regarding sponsor requirements and suggested changes to proposal or routing documents

• Review complex sponsor guidelines to accurately interpret solicitation requirements to ensure proposal compliance and offer guidance to project teams

• Liaise with the Office of Research of Sponsored Projects as necessary to coordinate proposal submission requirements

• Provide sponsor-specific updates, resources, and training to faculty and LSA community of research administrators

• Act as a resource within the College on technical aspects of proposal development

• Develop process and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiencies in proposal reviews

• Serve as a mentor to research administrators to ensure opportunities for shared learning and development of skills throughout the organization

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree required; 7+ years of progressive grant and contract experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Prior experience working with federal agencies, such as NSF, NIH, NASA, and DoD as well as non-federal sponsors

• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work based on competing deadlines

• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail; ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

Desired Qualifications*

• Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

• Certified Research Administration (CRA)

• Familiarity with eResearch Proposal Management system, Business Objects, and Tableau

Work Locations

As part of the University of Michigan's Future Work Initiative and LSA Finance's Flexible Work Arrangements, this position may work on campus or remotely but will require individuals to come to campus as needed for training, meetings, team building, and to foster intentional collaboration.

Additional Information

As one of the world's great liberal arts colleges, LSA pushes the boundaries of what is understood about the human experience and the natural world, and we foster the next generation of rigorous and empathetic thinkers, creators, and contributors to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world.

As a member of the LSA staff, this individual will be contributing to LSA's rich research enterprise, which seeks to create positive, purposeful change to the state of Michigan, the nation, and the world. Staff in LSA join a welcoming and collaborative culture which values work-life balance, diversity, and inclusiveness, and provides opportunities for growth.

To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion in LSA, please visit lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei (https://lsa.umich.edu/lsa/dei.html) .

To learn more about LSA's Mission, Vision and Values, please visit lsa.umich.edu/strategicvision .

Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Michigan is to serve the people of Michigan and the world through preeminence in creating, communicating, preserving and applying knowledge, art, and academic values, and in developing leaders and citizens who will challenge the present and enrich the future.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

249835

Working Title

Research Administrator Lead

Job Title

Research Administrator Ld

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Dean: Finance

Posting Begin/End Date

5/31/2024 - 6/30/2024

Salary

$81,600.00 - $102,000.00

Career Interest

Research

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