Job Description

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position.  The cover letter should be attached before the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills.  All applicants must include a cover letter describing how your experience fits the responsibilities associated with this position.

Job Summary

The Finance-Sponsored Programs office is looking for a Research Administration Supervisor to manage a team in the Reporting area. You will report to the Assistant Director and will manage staff and business processes that serve Sponsored Programs, other UM customers, and external sponsoring entities. The supervisor should provide visible leadership to their staff in a manner that ensures quality customer service. 

The supervisor establishes the goals to be achieved by the team and managing the team's daily operational performance. In partnership with Sponsored Programs senior leadership, you will provide direction to the staff and uphold a culture that encourages continuous improvement and University compliance. The supervisor will develop the staff to assure a team-based and collaborative environment.

Starting Salary: $85,000

Mission Statement

Sponsored Programs seeks to employ a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

Why Work at Michigan?

In addition to a career filled with purpose and opportunity, the University of Michigan offers a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and any eligible family members and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

Learn more about U-M benefits.
 

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Work Schedule

This is a full-time 40 hour work week position, Monday through Friday. 

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.

Additional Information

Sponsored Programs wants to employ a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to sustain the excellence of the university, and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

The University of Michigan, with an operating budget of $9 billion, is a leader in higher education. The Finance Division reports to the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer and partners with the University community to provide the financial infrastructure essential to being one of the world's greatest public universities. We are comprised of several units including Financial Analysis, Accounting Operations, Procurement Services, Sponsored Programs and Treasury. Though we are made up of several distinct divisions, we share a common set of values and goals. For more information about the Finance division, please go to www.finance.umich.edu.
 

U-M EEO/AA Statement

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

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