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 Center for Bioethics and Social Sciences in Medicine (CBSSM) at the University of Michigan Medical School is seeking a highly qualified Business and Finance Manager to manage CBSSM finances and human resources and provide oversight for fundamental administrative operations of the Center. This position is a vital member of the core administrative team and supervisory management team at CBSSM.

CBSSM is a multidisciplinary center based within the Medical School whose mission to improve the practice of medicine by supporting a vibrant interdisciplinary community that provides clinical ethics, research ethics, and ethics education services and creates leading empirical bioethics, decision science, and health communications research. CBSSM is a ?home? for anyone within Michigan Medicine and the University of Michigan more broadly who is interested in using empirical social science methods to improve health care decisions and the ethical practice of medicine.

The optimal candidate will have exceptional analytical, organizational, and oral and written communication skills, superb attention to detail, and a proven track record of initiating and completing projects on-time or ahead of schedule. This position requires the ability to analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action, make independent decisions free from immediate direction, and productively handle ambiguity in a complex, fast-paced research environment. The Business and Finance Manager will partner with and report directly to the CBSSM Managing Director.

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?

Responsibilities*

Financial management and research administration (50%)

Working closely with the CBSSM Managing Director, the Business and Finance Manager will manage all aspects of CBSSM finances.

Human resources management (35%)

In coordination with the CBSSM Managing Director and Senior Research Staff Supervisors, this position will coordinate and implement human resources transactions for all CBSSM staff.

CBSSM administration and project management (15%)

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

Work Schedule

The position is based out of the North Campus Research Complex in Ann Arbor at least three days per week. Flexible, hybrid work arrangements are available.

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.

Additional Information

Michigan Medicine is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the University of Michigan and CBSSM. Our community supports recruiting and cultivating a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan and the world. We strive to create a work culture where each team member feels respected, valued, and safe.

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.

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