Job Description

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.

Job Summary

The University of Michigan School of Public Health's Department of Epidemiology uses a multidisciplinary approach to explore reducing and preventing disease in human populations with rigorous research, innovative education, and dedicated service. The Department of Epidemiology is looking for a research administrator to coordinate our pre-award proposal submissions, post-award research needs, and financial transactions. This person will join a dynamic team of research administrators to support our 56 highly productive faculty. Our research portfolio is robust with a variety of sponsors and varying levels of complexity.

Responsibilities*

Required Qualifications*

Bachelor degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with a minimum of 3 -5 years of experience in grant administration or higher-level financial activities is required for intermediate and 5-7 years experience for senior level. Prior experience with contract and grant administration or relevant experience in a comparable environment with tight regulatory and compliance requirements.

Ability to absorb and disseminate sponsor, university, and department policies and procedures. Demonstrated experience with financial review and analysis. Mastery of Excel and ability to adapt to changing technology and practices. Ability to organize and synthesize complex information about particular financial aspects, resulting in clear and comprehensive summaries.

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.

This position is eligible for a fully remote schedule or a hybrid schedule with 1 day per week on-site.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at the Intermediate level depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate. The salary range for Intermediate level is $63,170 - 78,033. The salary range for the Senior level is $77,280 - 95,463.

Additional Information

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.

Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of our community.

This position is eligible for a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

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.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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