How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. The cover letter should be attached prior to the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills.  All applicants must include a cover letter describing how your experience fits the responsibilities associated with this position.

Summary

We are in search of a Sponsored Programs Research Administration Assistant to join our team in the Finance-Sponsored Programs office.  This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a unit that covers a wide range of administrative and compliance related responsibilities, serving both internal and external customers.  The Research Administration Assistant position provides support for Sponsored Programs’ Reporting, Customer Service, and Office of Contract Administration areas that form a central base for the management of thousands of research Grants and Contracts, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines. 

Starting Salary: $45,500

Responsibilities*

The position is responsible for a variety of tasks that support the University’s research enterprise. Primarily, the position focuses on the review of Uniform Guidance (UG) expenditures in comparison with approved federally sponsored projects’ budgets and provides policy and procedure interpretation to University departments surrounding the UG requirements.  This position will also conduct Uniform Guidance review of sub recipient invoices.  In addition to the UG workload, this position will assist with administrative processes in support of the grant management lifecycle, with potential exposure to the pre and post-award administrative process of the National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for training and fellowships grants.

Skills You Have

• Advancing the Mission - Demonstrates ability to operate effectively in a manner consistent with the University of Michigan mission and culture. Exhibits understanding of the unique issues related to higher education.
• Building Relationships/Interpersonal Skills - Values organizational diversity, treats others with respect, and promotes cooperation. Effectively manages relationships and collaborates with others at all levels throughout the University.
• Creative Problem Solving/Strategic Thinking - Develops and creates ideas, processes, and approaches focused on the future.
• Communication - Demonstrates excellent communication skills to those at all levels throughout the University. Ability to adapt communication style to address the needs of individuals at all levels throughout the University.
• Development of Self and Others - Seeks opportunities to learn and develop themselves and others by setting developmental goals and seeking performance feedback. Applies new skills and knowledge gained in an effort to add value to the organization.
• Flexibility/Adaptability to Change - Responds positively to and champions change to others.
• Leadership/Achievement Orientation - Holds self and staff accountable for meeting established objectives and successfully accomplishing desired outcomes.
• Quality Service - Strives to meet the expectations of internal and external customers, firmly establishing a service first culture. Displays solid understanding of internal control concepts and the implementation of internal control systems in a complex business environment. Delivers results under difficult conditions and demonstrates balanced judgment under pressure.

Required Qualifications*

Candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree.  Office experience, particularly in accounting and/or bookkeeping, is preferred.  Candidate must be highly motivated and enjoy working in a fast paced, production environment. Candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills including the ability to effectively communicate and work with a variety of individuals and units. Candidate must be detail oriented, organized, and have the ability to prioritize multiple projects and work independently.  Candidate should have experience working with Microsoft Word and Excel.

Additional Information

COVID-19 vaccinations are now required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all three campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working or learning remotely.  More information on this policy is available on the Campus Blueprint website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.

PLEASE NOTE WORK SCHEDULE:  This is a full-time position; Monday through Friday.  As part of the University of Michigan Finance Division Future of Work initiative, this position may work onsite, remote, or hybrid (both onsite work and remotely) based on the business needs of the unit.

The University of Michigan, with an operating budget of $6 billion, is a leader in higher education. The Finance Division reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and partners with the University community to provide the financial infrastructure essential to being one of the world’s greatest public universities. We are comprised of several units including Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Procurement Services, Sponsored Programs and Treasury. Though we are made up of several distinct divisions, we share a common set of values and goals. For more information about the Finance division, please go to www.finance.umich.edu.

Core to our values is ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace where we all learn from each other.  We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities and perspectives.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

U-M COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

COVID-19 vaccinations, including one booster when eligible, are required for all University of Michigan students, faculty and staff across all campuses, including Michigan Medicine.  This includes those working remotely and temporary workers.   More information on this new policy is available on the U-M Health Response website or the UM-Dearborn and UM-Flint websites.