Research Administration Associate

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.

Who We Are

As a premier, research-intensive academic medical center, the University of Michigan Medical School is world-renowned with more than $850 million in external research funding. The Medical School Office of Research proudly supports our internationally recognized investigators pursuing innovative science to improve the health and well-being of our patients, the citizens of Michigan, and beyond.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components: patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

The primary mission of the University of Michigan Medical School Office of Research 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 is constantly striving to enhance the research enterprise, including maintaining an investigator-focused infrastructure, facilitating and diversifying investigators' avenues for funding, and streamlining research processes.

The Medical School Office of Research has numerous reporting units and programs, such as the Michigan Institute for Clinical & Health Research (MICHR), the Clinical Research Calendar Review & Analysis Office (CRAO), the Fast Forward Medical Innovation, the Biomedical Research Core Facilities (BRCF), the Institutional Review Board (IRB Med), and the Medical School Grant Services & Analysis Office. Together, these teams provide the necessary support to position our researchers for success.

The Medical School Grant Services & Analysis Office handles the review of all externally sponsored projects for Medical School faculty at the pre-award stage and works with units and project teams to address institutional, sponsor, and federal requirements.


Responsibilities*

Conduct complete and final compliance reviews of Medical School external sponsor proposals for appropriate treatment of materials, equipment, effort, and other costs. Includes regular communication with all Medical School departments. This position will also electronically submit PHS proposals in eRPM through Grants.gov on behalf of ORSP for Medical School proposals.

Function as a resource for department grant administrators regarding information about Federal, State, and institutional rules and regulations governing externally sponsored projects. This person will be responsible for the resolution of departmental and university queries on Medical School policy for sponsored research.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in grant administration or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Knowledge of general terms and concepts of the field.
• Good computer skills with general knowledge in Excel, MS Word, and Acrobat.
• This position requires excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• A candidate will demonstrate understanding of financial review calculations in previous experience, as well as in the interview process.

Desired Qualifications*

• Direct experience working with Reviewers in the Grant Services & Analysis Office and knowledge of our proposal review process.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world?s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

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 .

Work Schedule

• Work Schedule Mon-Fri, 8-5
• Hybrid - A majority of work can be completed off campus, but you may be asked to be in the office on occasion for training, meetings, or team activities (currently 1-3 days per year).

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 at any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

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.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

279619

Working Title

Research Administration Associate

Job Title

Research Administration Assoc

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid


Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Medical School

Department

MM Grant Services & Analysis

Posting Begin/End Date

7/01/2026 - 7/08/2026

Career Interest

Research