Research Administrator Senior

Overview Join to apply for the Research Administrator Senior role at University of Michigan-Flint School of Management. Apply Now. This is a hybrid position with work completed onsite and remotely. Current practice is one day onsite and four days remote, subject to change. On-site work will be at the School of Dentistry, 1011 N University Ave. The School of Dentistry seeks a highly competent and skilled individual as a Research Administrator Senior for the Contracts and Grants Service Center (CGSC). The successful candidate will provide high-quality service for both pre- and post-award activities for faculty and staff. This position reports to the CGSC Manager. A strong customer-service orientation is critical to succeed in a high-functioning, team-centric, and fast-paced environment that emphasizes collegiality, collaboration, and creative problem solving. Responsibilities Pre-award Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To Manage the submission of research grant proposal materials to private and federal funding agencies, including interpreting regulations and guidelines of multiple sponsors regarding proposal materials and budgeting. Provide comprehensive coordination of all aspects of proposal submissions for assigned faculty. Prepare all administrative components of the proposal package, including the Proposal Award Form (PAF), utilizing eResearch and sponsor systems, ensuring proposals are complete and compliant with sponsor and University guidelines. Communicate with faculty/principal investigator and campus partners to coordinate a timely submission process and obtain appropriate approvals. Develop project budgets and advise on budget-related issues. Serve as the liaison with the sponsor, collaborators, and ORSP/Sponsored Programs. Post-award Duties Include, But Are Not Limited To Review, understand, and communicate sponsor award terms and conditions. Review and reconcile account activity for sponsored research accounts and UM-funded research accounts; provide monthly financial activity reports to PIs. Identify accounting errors and prepare paperwork for corrective action. Ensure compliance with sponsor and UM policies regarding expenditures and communicate concerns about allowable expenses to PIs. Track cost-sharing commitments and monitor expenditure of funds to ensure fulfillment of cost-sharing obligations. Track personnel budgeted effort and adjust salary distributions as needed. Work with ORSP and Sponsored Programs to complete post-award tasks, including processing of award change requests, budget reallocations, and submitting reports (RPPRs, FSRs, Uniform Guidance, etc.). Establish sub-accounts for projects when needed; collaborate with other UM research administrators to monitor sub-account activity. Submit paperwork to establish subcontracts with external institutions. Assist with yearly non-competing renewals, interim reports, and final reports, ensuring timely submission to ORSP and sponsor. Monitor reporting requirements for all sponsored grants and facilitate PI compliance. Monitor grant expenditures and provide financial recommendations to faculty/staff regarding research expenditures. Other Duties Flexibly and proactively assist other team members as needed and maintain electronic filing systems. Qualifications Required Qualifications A Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience. 5 - 7 years of progressive grant and contract experience. Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work independently with faculty and staff in a diverse environment. Experience with sponsor systems, including Fastlane, Grants.gov, and NIH Commons. Experience with research activity and the preparation of sponsored research proposals. Proven track record of meeting deadlines in a customer-focused, team-oriented, fluid environment with attention to detail. Ability to work independently with discretion and professionalism. Effective verbal and written communications. Desired Qualifications Extensive experience managing research portfolios using University tools (M-Pathways, MReports, Business Objects, etc.). Knowledge of university accounting principles and applications. Adept at working independently and collaboratively. Certified Research Administration (CRA) certification. Modes of Work Positions are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work at the department's discretion. Work agreements are reviewed annually and may change during employment. Additional Information Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Background checks are conducted on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Posting and Contact Info The posting begins on 12/10/2025 and ends 1/04/2026. Salary range is $78,000.00 - $88,000.00. Job Opening ID: 271796. Working Title: Research Administrator Senior. Work Location: Ann Arbor Campus, Ann Arbor, MI. Employment type: Full-time. FLSA Status: Exempt. Organizational Group: School Dentistry. Department: DENT Cont&Grant Shared Service. Equal Employment Opportunity statement: The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. Related Openings Associate Research Scientist - Demography of Aging, Disability and Care Ann Arbor, MI Research Financial Administrator Intermediate Ann Arbor, MI #J-18808-Ljbffr