Assoc. Professor - Medical Administration jobs in Ann Arbor, MI

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

The Grant Services & Analysis Office (GS&A) is seeking Research Administrator Associate to join their Unit Support team which provides a variety of research administration activities (i.e. proposal preparation, sponsored and non-sponsored project/grant reconciliation). GS&A is a unit of the Medical School Office of Research and serves the research community, providing high-caliber resources, services, and administrative support related to sponsored project administration at Michigan Medicine. The team in GS&A is committed to excellence in customer service. The chosen candidate must be experienced working in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, have the ability to manage their workload, provide high quality customer service while adhering to differing procedural guidelines, and complete tasks in a timely manner.

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.

Who We Are

As a premier, research-intensive academic medical center, the University of Michigan Medical School is world renowned with more than $700 million in external research funding. The Medical School Office of Research proudly supports our internationally recognized investigators pursuing innovative science to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients, the citizens of Michigan, and beyond.

Grant Services & Analysis serves several functions for the Medical School and Michigan Medicine. GS&A serves as the central hub of research development, pre- and post-award administration of sponsored projects, and provides data analytics about research within the Medical School. GS&A designs and implements training and resources for faculty engaged in and research administration professionals that support research, with the goal of fostering a successful environment for obtaining and maintaining sponsored projects. GS&A provides enterprise-wide leadership, standards, and policies for the conduct of sponsored projects. In its role as a concierge for research administration, GS&A acts as a resource on how to support research development and administration across the U-M. In addition, the GS&A advocates for and adopts enterprise-level tools and resources to aid research administrators in the efficient, high-quality support of research.

The Medical School Office of Research is firmly committed to advancing inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility, and belonging, which are core to the culture and values of the Medical School Office of Research. 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.

Who We are Looking For

We are looking for a Research Administrator Associate to support our unit and successfully submit and procure sponsored awards. The chosen candidate will coordinate both the pre-award and post-award research and financial tasks associated with grant and contract administration. GS&A has a varied research and sponsored activity portfolio, from a variety of government agencies, foundations, and philanthropists. We are looking for a candidate who is passionate about learning, is able to work independently, and a reliable problem solver with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities*

Post Award Research Administration

• Monitor expenditures on sponsored and non-sponsored projects, providing faculty/staff with recommendations for adhering to sponsor approved budget allocations.
• Review and reconcile monthly activity using eReconciliation
• Assist in the enforcement of various sponsored research policies and procedures, and resolve inquires as needed.
• Work with Sponsored Programs on the preparation of annual and/or final FSR and UG Reports in a timely manner.
• Submit necessary effort changes, working with department Unit Administrator and HR staff.
• Meet with research staff as necessary.

Pre Award Research Administration

• Assist in the pre-award process (e.g., coordination and preparation of necessary documentation; prepares budgets; applications; reports; financial statements)
• Reviews complex sponsor guidelines and to accurately interpret solicitation requirements for application with University policies
• Make sure all proposals meet agency and University guidelines, published timetables, and deadlines.
• Ensure accuracy of data in eResearch prior to routing for appropriate approvals.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor degree and 1-3 years of grant and contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience making sound, independent judgments; and balancing competing priorities.
• Demonstrated experience with the use of M-Pathways, eResearch and Excel
• Have stellar interpersonal/organizational skills, excellent written/verbal communication skills
• Be able to proactively anticipate work requirements based on prior requests and instructions
• Ability to demonstrate understanding of financial review calculations in previous experience as well as in the interview process

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.