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.

Job Summary

We are seeking a knowledgeable, collaborative, detail-oriented, and team-focused individual to join our LSA Research Office team. This individual will be responsible for conducting detailed external proposal reviews at the college level and providing strategic sponsor support to project teams. This position will work closely with both research administrators within the College of LSA and the LSA Research Office team. With cultivated sponsor expertise, the individual will be responsible for communicating sponsor updates to stakeholders as well as providing resources and process documentation for specific sponsors.

Responsibilities*

• Provide detailed college-level review of proposals; review proposal documents for compliance with university and sponsor requirements as well as for congruence with the eResearch Proposal Management system (eRPM)
• Maintain a deep understanding of assigned sponsors, such as the National Science Foundation (NSF), National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DoD), National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), etc.
• Communicate effectively and knowledgeably to faculty and project teams regarding sponsor requirements and suggested changes to proposal or routing documents
• Review complex sponsor guidelines to accurately interpret solicitation requirements to ensure proposal compliance and offer guidance to project teams
• Liaise with the Office of Research and Sponsored Projects (ORSP) as necessary to coordinate proposal submission requirements
• Provide sponsor-specific updates, resources, and training to faculty and LSA community of research administrators
• Act as a resource within the College on technical aspects of proposal development
• Develop processes and procedures to ensure consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in proposal reviews
• Serve as a mentor to research administrators to ensure opportunities for shared learning and development of skills throughout the organization

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree required; 7+ years of progressive grant and contract experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Prior experience working with federal agencies, such as NSF, NIH, NASA, and DoD, as well as non-federal sponsors
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize work based on competing deadlines
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, with strong attention to detail; ability to communicate effectively in both verbal and written form

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 .

As part of the University of Michigan's Future Work Initiative and LSA Finance's Flexible Work Arrangements, this position may work on campus or remotely but will require individuals to come to campus as needed for training, meetings, team building, and to foster intentional collaboration.

Work Locations

As part of the University of Michigan's Future Work Initiative and LSA Finance's Flexible Work Arrangements, this position may work on campus or remotely but will require individuals to come to campus as needed for training, meetings, team building, and to foster intentional collaboration.

Additional Information

The posting range for this position is $100,000- $ 107,700; a higher salary may be possible for well-qualified candidates.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

282724

Working Title

Research Administrator Lead

Job Title

Research Administrator Ld

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

College Of Lsa

Department

LSA Dean: Finance

Posting Begin/End Date

9/04/2026 - 9/18/2026

Salary

$100,000.00 - $107,700.00

Career Interest

Research