Job Description

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Application Instructions
Candidates should submit the following as one document:
1. Cover Letter / Letter of interest
2. Resume
3. One page statement that discusses/shares a recent experience; what was learned from this experience, and what you did with what you learned.

In order for the Career Portal system to accept a cover letter and one page statement, please include these as a page of your resume document.

Job Summary

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Be a part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of developing a more equitable, caring, and socially just society -- that's at the heart of what drives people to work at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. 

Purpose
We are looking for an energetic, positive, and forward-thinking individual with significant experience and technical research administration competencies to join our tam with a primary focus on supporting research at the School of Social Work. Reporting to the Assistant Director of Research and Finance, you will coordinate both the pre-award and post-award research and financial tasks associated with grant and contract administration. We have a varied research and sponsored activity portfolio, from a variety of government agencies, foundations, and philanthropists. We will invest in your education, training, career development and certification in the area of research administration. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are exempt.  

Responsibilities*

Pre-Award Research Administration 

Help SSW faculty and researchers with proposal submissions to various federal and non-federal sponsors ensuring deadlines are met. Activities include but are not necessarily limited to: 

Post-Award Research Administration 

The statements included in this description are intended to reflect the general nature and level of work assigned to this classification and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.

Required Qualifications*

SKILLS YOU HAVE

Ability to interpret and communicate School, University and Sponsor guidelines and policies. Demonstrated experience with multi-project financial review and analysis, with the ability to track and project financial activity and commitments. Knowledge of U-M financial practices and processes strongly preferred.  Prior experience with federal funding agencies such as NSF, NIH strongly preferred. Mastery of Excel and ability to adapt to changing technology is essential.  Mush have the ability to work in a team environment, collaborate effectively with co-workers, and provide excellent customer service. Ability to organize and synthesize complex information and particular financial aspects, resulting in clear and comprehensive summaries. Candidates will need to exhibit sound judgement, follow work through to completion, and meet high work standards, as well as the ability to set priorities and manage competing deadlines. Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communication skills is essential. Demonstrated experience in the use of Business Objects and M-Pathways. 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

Desired Qualifications*

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*

Work Locations

FLEXIBLE WORK ARRANGMENTS*

The work location allows work either on campus or remotely. For local applicants there is a requirement to come to campus as necessary throughout the year to facilitate intentional collaboration, team building and connections. This may include times when projects or work would benefit from on-campus presence. Any travel planning or expenses related to coming to campus are the responsibility of the employee. 

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

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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