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SP CATS Assoc

University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 5/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
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 describing how your experience fits the responsibilities associated with this position.

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.

Job Summary

We are in search of a Research Administration Assistant to join our team in the Finance-Sponsored Programs office. You will be part of a unit that covers multiple administrative and compliance related responsibilities, serving both internal and external customers. The Research Administration Assistant position provides support for Sponsored Programs' Reporting, Customer Service, and Office of Contract Administration areas that form a central base for managing thousands of research Grants and Contracts, ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines.

Starting Salary: $51,500

Responsibilities*

You will focus on the review of Uniform Guidance (UG) expenditures in comparison with approved federally sponsored projects' budgets and provide policy and procedure interpretation to university departments surrounding the UG requirements. You will be responsible for a variety of tasks that support the grant management lifecycle in the University's research enterprise. These tasks may include review of sub recipient invoices, processing of new sub project requests, review of Federal Fly America Act travel expenditures, and potential exposure to the pre- and post-award administrative process of the National Research Service Awards (NRSA) for training and fellowships grants.

Required Qualifications*

  • Bachelor's degree in business or related field.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products, Google suites, and communication applications such as Zoom.


Desired Qualifications*

  • Prior work experience in research administration, particularly with a focus on Uniform Guidance (UG) compliance.


Why Work at Michigan?

Benefits

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:

  • Generous time off
  • A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting upon meeting eligibility requirements
  • Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Long-term disability coverage
  • Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses


Learn more about U-M benefits: https://hr.umich.edu/benefits-wellness

Modes of Work

The work requirements allow for the majority or all of the work to be completed offsite. On occasion, the employee may be required and must be available to work onsite if necessitated by unit leadership or their designee and/or the job requirements, but is not generally scheduled on a recurring basis.

Work Schedule

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

Additional Information

The University of Michigan, with an operating budget of $15.6 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, Financial 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.

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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Salary : $51,500

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