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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.
SUMMARY
The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology (OBGYN) is seeking a highly motivated Research Administrator Manager with expertise in post-award management to oversee a team of 3 Senior Research Administrators (post-award) and provide post award grant management to highly complex projects.
The successful candidate will support the team and faculty with post-award grant management, while ensuring compliance with all applicable regulations and University policies. We are looking for someone who has a positive attitude, is eager to learn, and has a passion for providing exceptional customer service to our faculty, project teams, and colleagues within the Department, Medical School, and University. We offer a positive, supportive, and caring environment as well as the opportunity to work on-site, hybrid, or fully remote.
This position is responsible for the complete administrative research process for a defined group and will oversee and participate in post award sponsored research activities. This individual will communicate relevant Sponsored Programs requirements and procedures to faculty and ensure the ethical management of funds. They will advise provide oversight by monitoring budgets and spending, approving capital equipment requisitions, and providing guidance and counsel for the stewardship of sponsored research funds.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS*
- Bachelor?s degree or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 5 or more years in Research Administration.
- Have excellent organizational skills including the ability to set priorities and manage competing deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Have exceptional written and interpersonal communication skills.
- Have a positive attitude and commitment to providing excellent customer service.
- Ability to make decisions independently based upon established processes and work experience with programs.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Office and Adobe Professional.
- Demonstrated understanding of multiple constituency groups in the University and work to improve relationships among those groups.
- Demonstrated knowledge of trends in higher education relating to their constituency group and functional area.
- Advanced knowledge of the deadline policy and purpose for Sponsors, ORSP, and units and understanding of how they relate.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS*
- Master’s degree in finance/research or related degree.
- Research administration certification from an accredited organization.
- 5+ yrs. experience in finance and Research Administration.
- 3 or more years of direct or functional supervision.
- Knowledge of policies and procedures, specifically related to sponsored projects and financial systems; familiarity with ORSP, UMOR, eResearch, Business Objects, and Wolverine Access reporting tools including HR and Financial tools, faculty appointments and subcontracts.
- Experience preparing federal proposals, contracts, or foundation grants.
Responsibilities: