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University of Michigan Research Administrator Sr in Ann Arbor, Michigan
Research Administrator Sr
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Summary
The Division of Gastroenterology in the Department of Internal Medicine, home to over 100 faculty and more than $24M per year in research spending, is seeking to hire a Research Administrator Senior. The candidate will reconcile sponsored research projects, including clinical trials. He/she will review statements of activity and gross pay register statements to verify accuracy. He/she will review accounts and transactions to ensure appropriate fund, department, program, class, and account classifications are used. He/she will investigate discrepancies, irregularities, and unknown charges to ensure all accounts are in excellent shape He/she will prepare and present accurate and timely reports for project investigators. He/she will research accounting questions for faculty and staff. He/she will create and maintain account files, initiate and process forecasts, effort changes, award change requests, budget reallocations, journal entries, non-PO vouchers, and requisitions. Initiate and maintain subprojects and subcontracts, and manage cost share arrangements. He/she will create and maintain tracking spreadsheets to track revenue received on clinical trials by dissecting clinical trial contract protocols, and budgets, ensuring the accuracy of all patient-related and other charges on clinical trials. He/she will be expected to avail themselves of training and education opportunities within the Department, School, and broader UM community.
He/she will be responsible for providing post-award services to faculty and trainees within the Division, in collaboration with the Research Administrator Lead and pre-award team. The GI Division operates a large and diverse research program, consisting of approximately $24 million of extramural funding each year, of which approximately $15 million is funded by the National Institutes of Health. He/she will report to the Research Administrator Lead.
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.
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
Responsibilities*
Advises faculty on long-term financial viability multiple grants and contracts from various sources with differing project end dates
Compiles statistical, financial, accounting, or auditing reports and tables pertaining to such matters as journal entries, vouchers, and standard transactions such as expenditures for materials, equipment, support staff, and travel
Provides analysis of clinical trials, VA MOUs, and other special projects.
Assists divisional leadership in analyzing and monitoring accounting and budget activity
Contribute with compliance in financial policies and procedures by resolving mid-size compliance-related issues and reporting larger issues to management
Analyze, compare, and evaluate various courses of action in coordination with PIs for sponsored projects.
Assist faculty in preparation of award change requests, budget reallocations, and other UM-required or sponsor-required reports as directed.
Prepare and monitor subcontracts.
Required Qualifications*
Bachelor degree and 5 - 7 years of progressive grant and contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Exceptional organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
Software proficiency, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat.
Strong skills in both team-based collaboration and individual work.
Desired Qualifications*
Working knowledge of eResearch, M-Pathways, and other internal UM platforms.
Familiarity with multiple sponsor funding guidelines and UM policies and procedures.
Demonstrated experience in supporting faculty with research portfolios.
Familiarity with large NIH award mechanisms (P30, T32, P01, U54, etc.).
CRA desired, but not required
Additional Information
This position is a remote work opportunity. Remote work arrangements are reviewed annually and are subject to change dependent on the needs of the Division.
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/AA Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
Job Detail
Job Opening ID
250024
Working Title
Research Administrator Sr
Job Title
Research Administrator Sr
Work Location
Ann Arbor Campus
Ann Arbor, MI
Full/Part Time
Full-Time
Regular/Temporary
Regular
FLSA Status
Exempt
Organizational Group
Medical School
Department
MM Int Med-Gastroenterology
Posting Begin/End Date
7/01/2024 - 7/15/2024
Career Interest
Research
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