Sponsored Programs Research Administration Assistant

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A cover letter is required for consideration for this position. The cover letter should be attached before the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills describing how your experience fits the responsibilities associated with this position.

Job Summary

We are in search of a Research Administration Assistant to join our team in the Finance-Sponsored Programs office. You will be part of a unit that covers multiple administrative and compliance related responsibilities, serving both internal and external customers. The Research Administration Assistant position supports for Sponsored Programs Reporting, Customer Service, and Office of Contract Administration areas that form a central base for managing thousands of research Grants and Contracts, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines.

Mission Statement

Sponsored Programs seeks to employ a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Responsibilities*

You will focus on the review of Uniform Guidance (UG) expenditures in comparison with approved federally sponsored projects budgets and provide policy and procedure interpretation to university departments surrounding the UG requirements. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks that support the grant management lifecycle in the University's research enterprise. These tasks may include UG review of sub recipient invoices, processing of new sub project requests, review of Federal Fly America Act travel expenditures, and potential exposure to the pre and post-award administrative process of the National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for training and fellowships grants.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.

• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Google suites, and communication applications such as Zoom.

Work Schedule

This is a full-time 40 hour work week position, Monday through Friday.

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 thework modes (https://hr.umich.edu/working-u-m/my-employment/ways-we-work-resource-center/ways-we-work-implementation-group/modes-work) .

Additional Information

The University of Michigan, with an operating budget of $6 billion, is a leader in higher education. The Finance Division reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and partners with the University community to provide the financial infrastructure essential to being one of the world's greatest public universities. We are comprised of several units including Financial Analysis, Financial Operations, Procurement Services, Sponsored Programs and Treasury. Though we are made up of several distinct divisions, we share a common set of values and goals. For more information about the Finance division, please go to www.finance.umich.edu

Why Work at Michigan?

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 any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability coverage

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

Learn more about U-M benefits. (https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness)

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

254070

Working Title

Sponsored Programs Research Administration Assistant

Job Title

Research Administration Asst

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Mobile/Remote

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Finance

Department

Sponsored Programs

Posting Begin/End Date

9/05/2024 - 9/19/2024

Career Interest

Research

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