Job Description

Job Summary

The Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NA&ME) seeks a Research Administrator Lead/Senior to support our vibrant and highly recognized research program by performing a wide range of financial and research administration duties.  The ideal candidate will have a background in research administration with an interest in collaborative process improvement and career development.  The Research Administrator Lead/Senior will report to the Unit Administrator and will perform other administrative functions for the students, faculty and staff in the department.

Research Administrators support Michigan Engineering research projects by coordinating budgets and timelines, securing funding and helping the work stay on track. This is crucial work that enables our research teams to tackle humanity's toughest problems. To learn more about Research Administration at Michigan Engineering, view our short video here.

Mission Statement

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Who We Are

The Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering (NA&ME) at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, was started in 1879 with an act of Congress authorizing a Navy officer to teach "steam engineering and iron shipbuilding." Since this modest beginning, NA&ME has grown into a worldwide leader in education and research, with 25 faculty and 11 staff, serving our undergraduate and graduate students along with a network of some 3,000 living alumni. Our department continues to develop engineers and technology to advance the state-of-the-art systems operating in the marine environment. The department's students and faculty engage in a wide range of research, with specialists working in hydrodynamics; marine and offshore structures; dynamics, control, and marine system integration; robotics and autonomy; yacht design; design, production, and management; marine renewable energy; and structural and hydro-acoustics. Our Marine Hydrodynamics Laboratory with its large physical modeling basin continues to serve as a vital resource for our department. NA&ME's externally sponsored research expenditures have averaged around $10 million annually in the past five years.

Responsibilities*

The Lead/Senior Research Administrator is responsible for coordinating the administrative research process for proposal submissions (pre-award) and the detailed financial management of sponsored funds (post-award). This position provides in-depth financial analysis and recommendations of pre and post-award activities for an assigned set of NA&ME faculty members. This position participates in continuous process improvement efforts and supports other team members as needed. This position predominately performs activities and makes decisions independently.

Pre-award activities include, but not limited to:

Post-award activities include, but not limited to:

General fund activities include, but not limited to:

Other duties as assigned Include, but not limited to:

Required Qualifications*

Desired Qualifications*

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.

Underfill Statement

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications and experience of the selected candidate. Senior level salary range is anticipated to be $82,000 - $90,000. Lead level salary range is anticipated to be $90,000 - $103,000.

Additional Information

Candidates who are not currently employed at the College of Engineering may be eligible for up to a $1500 sign-on bonus. College of Engineering candidates for whom this position represents a promotional opportunity may be eligible for up to a $1500 sign-on bonus.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third-party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

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 any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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