Research Administrator Intermediate

Responsibilities

• Advise and assist faculty, fellows, and students with preparing and submitting internal and external grant applications to federal, non-federal, and industry sponsors
• Coordinate the submission process, including budget development and guidance on school and sponsor guidelines
• Monitor expenditures on sponsored and non-sponsored projects to ensure adherence to approved budget allocations
• Review and reconcile monthly financial activity and resolve issues independently
• Proactively monitor sponsored projects for changes such as re-budgeting, personnel changes, and project scope updates
• Maintain faculty effort and budget spreadsheets
• Assist with IRB questions, account setup, and general administrative inquiries

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Public Administration, or a scientific discipline)
• At least three years of experience in research administration, grant management, finance, or a related field
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with sponsor systems such as Research.gov and Grants.gov
• Experience with University of Michigan research administration systems and processes
• Experience supporting both pre-award and post-award research administration

Benefits

• Generous time off
• Retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Maternity and parental leave

About the Company

The School of Kinesiology is part of the University of Michigan, the top public research institution in the country. We support a wide range of academic and research excellence through undergraduate majors, graduate programs, and numerous research labs and centers.