Research Administration Associate – HigherEdJobs

REGULAR/TEMPORARY: Regular

ORGANIZATIONAL GROUP:
Flint Chancellor Off

DEPARTMENT: Flint Office of Research & Eco

SALARY: $46,000.00 -
$56,000.00

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.

Summary

UM-Flint is seeking a Research Administrator Associate to join
the Office of Research of and Economic Development. This office is responsible for pre and post award research administration
support. 

The research office focuses on providing a high level of customer service and enjoys working with faculty across all
schools and colleges on campus. Hybrid and remote work options are available, based on the candidate’s preferences and departmental need,
and can include up to 80% remote schedule.

Responsibilities*

Pre-award duties including preparing budgets,
grant applications, proposals, and unfunded agreements ensuring agency and university guidelines and timelines are met.  Provide a high
level of customer service to faculty and colleagues

Post-award duties including financial reporting, processing and tracking
subcontracts, tracking cost-share obligations, account review, UG Reports, spend down plans, FSRs, etc.   Reconcile assigned accounts
including general, designated, gift, and sponsored fund types on a monthly basis and ensure compliance with UM-Flint finance and sponsor
guidelines; investigate and resolve any issues.

Develop and run queries using Business Objects in the Financial Data Warehouse and
prepare reports including forecasting.

Request and open non-sponsored accounts.

Prepare no cost time extension and other post
award change requests.

Create and process journal entries.

Prepare responses to inquiries, assist with the preparation of
various financial reports and documents.

Send faculty regular financial summaries or balance reports.  Prepare financial reports for
sponsors as needed.  Serve as a liaison with Departments, Dean’s Offices and ORSP in Ann Arbor.

Required
Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field, with 1 ore more years of research administration and/or grant
  management experience
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills including the ability to work cooperatively with faculty
  and staff
• Must demonstrate strong customer service skills and the ability to work independently as well as part of the team
• Strong attention to detail and ability to think analytically
• Strong computer skills, particularly Excel, and ability to adapt
  to changing technologies
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines
• Must be knowledgeable of relevant policies related to pre
  and post award research administration

Desired Qualifications*

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA)
• Prior experience with federal funding agencies such as NSF, NIH, and HRSA strongly preferred
• Preferred experience with
  databases, query management tools and sponsor platforms.

Additional Information

In addition to a career
filled with purpose and opportunity, The University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect
yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future.

Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that
  provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life
  insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Employee and qualified dependent tuition support

Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment
percentage and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and
eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.

For tuition support information, please go https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/

Information about our vision, mission and values
can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/
The University of Michigan-Flint’s DEI plan can be found at: https://www.umflint.edu/dei/

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.

U-M COVID-19
Vaccination Policy

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 U-M Dearborn and U-M Flint websites.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

209925

Working Title

Research Administration Associate

Job Title

Research Administration Assoc

Work Location

Flint Campus

Flint, MI

Full/Part
Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Flint Chancellor Off

Department

Flint Office of Research & Eco

Posting Begin/End Date

12/30/2021 -
1/06/2022

Salary

$46,000.00 – $56,000.00

Career Interest

Research