Job Summary

The role of the Research Administrator Assistant will support research teams in the Department of Internal Medicine Nephrology.

This role involves executing grant-based tasks for the NIH-O, Brien Kidney Center, NIH-Kidney Urology and Hematology Training Grant, and the NIH CureGN study and ancillary studies program.

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?

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Assist in executing pre-award tasks that are administrative in nature and gain exposure/training in the pre-award function of our research mission.
Execute required grant-based tasks for the O'Brien Kidney Center NIH-Kidney Urology and Hematology Training Grant, and the NIH CureGN study and ancillary studies program.
Execute and assist with event planning for grant-based events and for the division.
Assist in implementing the ancillary study program, including correspondence with investigator applicants and reviewers.
Assist in renewal, drafting, and writing of Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications and preparation of Data Use Agreements (DUAs).
Oversight of project committees, including working and writing groups. This will include notetaking and updates to teams regarding action items and next steps.
Manages relationships with trainees supported by NIH-funded grants. Schedules meetings with Principal Investigators to ensure trainee progress.
Develop summary reports for grants under the supervision of the Principal Investigator and Research Administration Manager.
In partnership with embedded communication team, facilitate communication with consortium members via electronic newsletters.
Other administrative duties as required.

Required Qualifications*

High school degree with some work experience.
Candidate must be self-motivated and demonstrate excellent judgment in problem-solving when developing work priorities.
Excellent organizational skills and a high attention to detail and accuracy are necessary.
Must be able to work independently and as part of a team.
Adaptable to change and adopts practices to improve work processes.
Strong demonstrated communication skills.
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, SharePoint, PowerPoint, Outlook) proficiency.
Ability to interact professionally with internal and external organizations (faculty and staff).

Desired Qualifications*

Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education.
Some pre-award or grants-based work experience
Understanding of University Policies and Procedures.

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

This team is comprised of employees with a mix of hybrid and remote work plans. For this role, we hope to have this person be at least a hybrid in order to build strong relationships with the divisions faculty.

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.