Research Administrator Senior/Intermediate

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.The Department of Psychiatry maintains a large and diverse portfolio of research dedicated to increasing our knowledge of depression, bipolar, anxiety disorders, addiction/substance use, and other brain conditions. Our funding comes from various sources including the National Institutes of Health, Michigan Department of Health and Human Services, foundations, and industry. We are a large team dedicated to supporting our faculty in all aspects of research administration from proposal planning and submission to post-award project management and closeout.We are seeking a highly motivated Research Administrator to join our team in Psychiatry Grants Administration. The successful candidate will provide cradle-to-grave support of faculty portfolios while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and University policies. We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, eager to learn, and passionate about providing exceptional customer service to our faculty, project teams, and colleagues within the Department, Medical School, and University. We offer a positive, supportive, and caring environment as well as the opportunity to work fully remote.Responsibilities:Perform pre-award administrative activities for assigned faculty. Activities include but are not limited to developing budgets, budget justifications, preparing Proposal Approval Forms, and other core financial and administrative documents in support of both internal and external grant proposal submissions. Ensure that all applications meet agency and university guidelines while meeting internal and external deadlines.Perform post-award administrative activities for assigned faculty. Activities include but are not limited to reconciling and analyzing grant accounts, including trending and forecasting expenses and funding, including oversight of cost shares; monitoring Uniform Guidance expenses; processing budget reallocations, Post Award Change Requests, Financial Status Reports, and Uniform Guidance Reports; administering and monitoring subcontract activity; and investigating/ resolving discrepancies.Educational & Experiential Requirements:Research Administrator Senior Level:

Bachelor's degree and 5+ years of grant/contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.Research Administrator Intermediate Level:

Bachelor's degree and 3 years of grant/contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.Other Requirements:Strong computer skills and experience working with Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional.Excellent organizational skills including the ability to set priorities and manage competing deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.Exhibit sound judgment while completing tasks timely with meticulous attention to detail.Exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to follow-up on open issues through appropriate resolution.Positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent customer service in all aspects of the work.Understanding of accounting rules and Uniform Guidance principles.Preferred Qualifications:Master's degree in research administration, health administration, public administration, business, or related field.Certified Research Administrator (CRA).Experience with both pre- and post-award research administration.Advanced Excel skills.Prior experience with M-Pathways, Business Objects, M-Reports, and/or an electronic Proposal Management System.Full Time, Monday - Friday, specific work hours are negotiable.This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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