Research Administrator Intermediate (Hybrid)
Content + Source + Freshness • 12 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
Moderate value with opportunities for growth in research administration, but less competitive salary information and job specifics can hinder appeal.
- Opportunity to work in a respected academic institution
- Hybrid work environment options improve work-life balance
- Responsibilities may limit long term growth potential
- Compensation clarity lacking which may affect interest
Pros
- Opportunities to develop administrative skills in a reputable university
- Exposure to various research projects and funding processes
- Work-life balance with hybrid work options
Cons
- Unclear compensation structure may limit applications
- Responsibilities may be low in seniority, limiting growth
- Potential work can be repetitive or clerical in nature
Who it's for
Entry to Mid-level • Hybrid, Part-Time
Good fit
- Recent graduates or those new to administrative roles
- Individuals interested in academia and research support
- Candidates who appreciate flexible work arrangements
Not recommended for
- Established professionals in administrative roles seeking senior positions
- Candidates who exclusively seek on-site work
- Those desiring highly dynamic or diverse job responsibilities
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
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.
Job SummaryThe College of Health Sciences (CHS) is searching for a full-time Research Administration Intermediate position to perform professional and administrative duties in support of the day-to-day operations and internal/external research projects within the CHS.
This position reports directly to the CHS Assistant to the Dean.
Responsibilities*Pre-Award Research Support Activities
- Coordinate submissions with UMF Office of Research
- Support research application process
Post-Award Research Support Activities
- Coordinate post-award support with UMF Office of Research
- Meet with Principal Investigators, CHS HR Administrator, and departmental support staff to coordinate funding, purchases, and compliance
- Provide administrative support for Research Committees
- Liaise with UM Finance Sponsored Programs Office to assist faculty with post-award support
- Support both Sponsor and University reporting requirements
- Maintain historical data
- Facilitate the close-out process
Financial Research Support
- Facilitate the completion of Data Use Agreements, where applicable
- Gather departmental research data to generate research reporting for CHS Annual Report
- Reconcile project grants monthly
- Approve undergraduate research assistant biweekly timesheets
- Manage travel and expense reporting for CHS Associate Dean of Research
- Process PeoplePay transactions to pay non-employee research participants
CHS Administrative Support
- Provide administrative support for CHS Committees
- Gather department information to compile/format for CHS Annual Report
- Collect student data from University systems in support of the Dean and Department Directors
- Manage CHS Calendars
- Answer CHS and HEART Clinic phones
- Process intake paperwork for HEART patients
- Order supplies for HEART Clinic
This list of responsibilities is not meant to be an all-inclusive description of duties to perform. Other duties within the scope of the role will be delegated as deemed appropriate.
Required Qualifications*- Bachelor's degree
- Three (3) or more years of research administration and/or grant management experience and/or accounting/financial support experience
- One (1) year of data management experience
- Proofreading and editing skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite products
- Customer service experience
This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.
103883 - Research Administration Associate
- Bachelor's degree
- One (1) or more years of research administration and/or grant management experience and/or accounting/financial support experience
- One (1) year of data management experience
- Proofreading and editing skills
- Experience with Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite products
- Customer service experience
Research Administration Associate salary range is $45,700 - $57,100 and is non-exempt.
Why Work at U-M FlintIn 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 your family, and plan for a secure future.
Benefits include:
- Generous time off
- A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions after 12 months of eligible service, with immediate vesting
- Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
Eligibility for benefits is based on your job group, your appointment percentage, and the length of your appointment. Learn more about employee benefits and eligibility and download the Comprehensive Benefits for Faculty and Staff flier.
UM-Flint offers tuition support for eligible UM-Flint staff members. In addition, UM-Flint offers dependent tuition support (DTS) for qualified dependents of faculty and staff from all UM campuses. Information can be found at:
https://www.umflint.edu/hr/benefits/
Information about our vision, mission, and values can be found at:
https://www.umflint.edu/chancellor/leadership-mission-vision/
Modes of WorkHybrid
The work requirements allow both onsite and offsite work and an employee has an expected recurring onsite presence. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite more frequently if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements.
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 .
Background ScreeningThe 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 DeadlineJob 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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
