University of Michigan

Research Administrator Lead

University of Michigan • $88K — $105K *
Ann Arbor, MI 48103In-Person
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 7-10 years of progressive grant and contract experience, or equivalent education and experience.
  • Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure GI accounts are reconciled with reporting tools like M-Reports and eReconciliation.
  • Review and improve business practices in post-award research administration.
  • Regularly analyze research portfolios with Financial Manager and review accounts for accuracy.
  • Provide oversight of Division clinical trials in collaboration with Clinical Trial Support Unit.
  • Set up new research awards, including subprojects and subcontracts.
  • Collaborate with ORSP, Sponsored Programs, and sponsors as necessary.
  • Approve travel and expense reports, invoices, and change requests post-award.

Benefits

  • Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage effective on the first day.
  • 2:1 match on retirement savings.
Full Job Description
Responsibilities*

1. Ensure GI accounts are properly reconciled using M-Reports, M-Pathways, eReconciliation and other reporting tools.

2. Review business practices as they relate to post-award research administration, identify areas for improvement, and implement plans. Offer guidance on best practices related to post-award management.

3. Meet regularly with Financial Manager to review research portfolios, providing detailed analysis of accounts including reviewing expenses and encumbrances for appropriateness. Process journal entries and effort changes as needed.

4. Attend meetings with Clinical Trial Support Unit post-award administrator and faculty to provide oversight of Division clinical trials.

5. Set up new awards including subprojects, subcontracts, and hardship requests.

6. Interact with ORSP, Sponsored Programs, Shared Services, and sponsors as required.

7. Review and approve travel and expense reports, subcontract invoices, HSIP payments, and post-award change requests.

Required Qualifications*
  • Bachelors degree and 7 - 10 years of progressive grant and contract experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications*
  • Advanced degree preferred.

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

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 .

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

283174

Working Title

Research Administrator Lead

Job Title

Research Administrator Ld

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Mobile/Remote

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Int Med-Gastroenterology

Posting Begin/End Date

9/17/2026 - 10/01/2026

Career Interest

Research

About University of Michigan

The University of Michigan is a public research university in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is the state's oldest university and the flagship campus of the University of Michigan system. The University of Michigan was founded in 1817 in Detroit, as the Catholepistemiad, or University of Michigania, 20 years before the territory became a state. The school moved to Ann Arbor in 1837 onto 40 acres (16 ha) of what is now known as Central Campus. Since its establishment in Ann Arbor, the university campus has expanded to include more than 584 major buildings with a combined area of more than 34 million gross square feet (781 acres or 3.16 km²), and has two satellite campuses located in Flint and Dearborn. The University of Michigan is a founding member of the Association of American Universities.
Learn more about University of Michigan
Size
50,000 employees
Industry
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Founded
1817
* Ladders Estimates

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