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Job Summary

The University of Michigan, School of Nursing (UMSN), Office of Financial Transactions & Procurement is looking for a Research Administrator Intermediate to work closely with our faculty to provide post-award administration. The successful candidate should be a motivated team player with a positive attitude, attention to detail and a commitment to exceptional customer service and have three (3) to five (5) years post award research administration experience and/or related accounting experience.

Responsibilities*

• Review, understand and articulate to project teams the Notice of Grant Award terms and conditions upon receipt of an award.
• Monitor budgets and reconcile project grants, gifts and internal research funding, providing monthly reports to an assigned set of faculty and researchers in the UMSN.
• Track and prepare effort change forms for effort placed on research funding and NIH cap adjustment sheets.
• Prepare and process administrative tasks to include no-cost extensions, establishment of subproject grants, budget reallocations.
• Interpret regulations and guidelines of various program funding with broad guidelines for spending. Review and approve spending requests accordingly. 
• Ensure compliance with sponsor terms, University policies and procedures, and federal regulations.
• Maintain a portfolio of research project grants and contracts. 
• Assist faculty in the preparation of annual and final progress reports.
• Work with the sponsored programs office to review and process financial status reports (close outs) and UG (uniformed guidance) reports.
• Collaborate with team members and provide cross coverage for absences or overloads.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work to be performed and are not an exhaustive list of all associated responsibilities.

Required Qualifications*

• A Bachelor's degree in business administration, finance, accounting, or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of relevant and progressive grant/sponsored and non-sponsored project accounting/project management work experience.
• Experience with budget forecasting.
• Candidate must have excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write clearly and concisely for various mediums, virtually and in person.
• Demonstrated experience at the advanced level in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook) and especially Excel.

Attributes:

• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills. 
• Proven analytical skills and follow-through; a high degree of creativity, initiative, resourcefulness, and the ability to anticipate needs.
• Ability to set priorities and handle multiple assignments and deadlines.
• Proven ability to provide exceptional attention to detail.
• Effective interpersonal skills and organizational skills.
• Highly dependable team player with a positive attitude and motivation to be engaged in the units success.
• Strong sense of ownership and accountability for work assignments.
• Ability to appropriately handle confidential and sensitive information.
• Ability to work independently, as well as effectively in teams; must have the ability to work comfortably with individuals at all levels. 
• Ability to communicate effectively both virtually and in person.
• Ability to promote the School of Nursing's Declaration of Values to Empowereach other to interrupt or disrupt disrespect; Practice communication that is beneficial, kind and true; Inspire and be inspired by our members? worth, significance and integrity; Cultivate respect for ourselves and others routinely, publicly and privately.

Desired Qualifications*

• Knowledge of post-award activities, policies and procedures related to sponsored projects and financial systems.
• Familiarity and experience with post-award coordination for federally funded projects.
• Experience with assembling and managing complex work portfolios. 
• Experience with sponsored projects closeouts and reporting preparations for NIH, Foundation, Clinical Trial and Industry awards.
• Knowledgeable of relevant University policies related to post award research administration. 

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

Shift/Hours/Days: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; may include some occasional weekend and/or evening hours. This position is hybrid. The candidate will be expected to be in the office a minimum of 2 days/week and maintain flexibility for possible additional days onsite.
Salary Range: The target salary range for this position is $58,000-$65,000 per year. Salary is commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. We encourage all interested parties meeting requirements to apply.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.