Job Description

Summary

Come be part of the innovative research finance team in the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology. This position will work with the outstanding Faculty in the department to manage a portfolio of awards. A successful candidate will have a can-do attitude with a deep understanding of financial reporting and a desire to learn on a daily basis.

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.

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
Responsibilities*

Post-Award Activities and Financial Responsibilities: Responsible for financial transaction related to management and oversight of sponsored projects including but not limited to:

Efficiently and effectively monitor expenditures on sponsored projects providing Faculty and staff with recommendations for adhering to sponsor approved budget allocations
Image removed.Initiate set up of subcontracts and monitoring
Image removed.Image removed.Prepare post award change requests including necessary justification Submit necessary effort changes
Manage standard reports and requests for financial information from the sponsor, sponsored programs, financial operations, subcontract sites and subaccounts, along with processing any sponsor carryforward/no cost extension requests should funds remain.
Administration & Financial Analysis:
Image removed.Image removed.Image removed.Maximize budget and identify real and potential pitfalls to budgets and other compliance issues
Analyze and model financial options for PI and other stakeholders when situations requires
Presents options in a clear and professional manner either during monthly reporting to PIs, during regularly scheduled meetings with PIs or ad-hoc when more urgent situations arise.
Mentorship & Faculty/Staff Advisement:
Image removed.Reviews, approves and provides guidance to ObGyn staff and faculty in regard to purchasing approvals and processing on sponsored research
Image removed.Provides guidance to PIs and staff with regard to: fund reconciliation, documentation, budgeting and reporting; interpretation of sponsor guidelines (NIH, Uniform Guidance)
Required Qualifications*

Research Administrator Intermediate Requirements:

Image removed.Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Image removed.Image removed.Three or more years experience in grant administration or higher-level financial activities is required.
Must have the ability to work in a team environment, collaborate effectively with co-workers, and provide high levels of customer service in interactions.
Image removed.The ability to organize and synthesize complex information about particular financial aspects resulting in clear and comprehensive summaries is required.
Image removed.Image removed.Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications is a must.
The ability to set priorities and manage competing deadlines is necessary.
Image removed.Candidates will need to be detail oriented and exhibit sound judgement, follow through to completion, and meet high work standards.
Research Administrator Senior Requirements:
Image removed.Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience
Image removed.Five or more years of continuous experience in grant administration or higher-level financial activities is required.
Image removed.Must have the ability to work in a team environment, collaborate effectively with co-workers, and provide high levels of customer service in interactions.
Image removed.The ability to organize and synthesize complex information about particular financial aspects resulting in clear and comprehensive summaries is required.
Image removed.Image removed.Demonstrated excellence in verbal and written communications is a must.
The ability to set priorities and manage competing deadlines is necessary.
Image removed.Candidates will need to be detail oriented and exhibit sound judgement, follow through to completion, and meet high work standards.
Desired Qualifications*

Image removed.Image removed.Prior experience with federal funding agencies such as NIH is desired
Knowledge of UM financial practices and processes is preferred
Image removed.Preferred experience with databases, query management tools, and University systems such as Business Objects, M-Reports, Concur, and M-Pathways.
Image removed.Certified Research Administrator (CRA) is a plus, but not required