Process Manager

The University of Michigan Medical School Office of Research's primary mission is to foster an environment of innovation and efficiency that serves the Medical School research community and supports biomedical science from insight to impact. To that end, our team continually strives to strengthen the research enterprise by maintaining an investigator-focused infrastructure, expanding and diversifying investigators' funding opportunities, and streamlining research processes. Job Summary We are seeking a temporary process manager to develop or implement processes of varying complexity in several areas, including support for the Research Climate Council, Central Biorepository, Grant Services and Analysis, and the Medical School Administration. The project manager will work with Medical School Office of Research leadership and must be comfortable in a fast-paced and demanding environment. Back-office academic research administration experience is required. Responsibilities* 45% - Prepare surveys, compile data, analyze results, and evaluate utilization rates for selected resources 45% - Develop workflows, process maps, and guidance documents (e.g., Central Biorepository publications, GS&A attribution of authorship) 10% - Provide scientific consultation services in administrative offices Required Qualifications* Doctoral degree in a life science or other relevant discipline Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail, and capable of working underminimal supervision Academic business and research administration experience Experience in developing workflows and project dashboards Excellent written and oral communication skills Ability to handle multiple project streams concurrently Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint 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 . U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr