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 highlight your experiences that directly relate to this position.
With questions about the position or office please email UMSI's Research Office at [email protected], for requests for accommodations or support with the application process please email UMSI Human Resources at [email protected].
The Research Development Program Manager will join a dynamic and collaborative team within the Office of Research at the School of Information (UMSI). You will help support faculty research by managing and implementing a diverse range of programs.
Reporting to the Director of Research Administration, as the Program Manager you will:
Oversee plans designed to support faculty in all aspects of research development.
Design and implement new programs to enhance engagement with community partners and foster collaborations with corporate partners.
Provide additional support for research administration activities.
We offer an exciting opportunity to contribute to the advancement of research and innovation within UMSI, working with faculty, staff, and external partners to build impactful partnerships and programs.
Lead educational and training programs related to grant proposal development for the UMSI research community. This includes coordinating seminars/workshops and speakers for faculty and postdoctoral scholars, and leading solicitation or topic-specific group preparation activities.
Develop programs and resources to assist faculty with securing funding from multiple sponsors. Connect investigators to existing resources on the University of Michigan campus and beyond. Maintain and expand existing UMSI Research Office resources such as proposal samples, boilerplate descriptions, and grant writing tools.
Process a proportion of the submissions as the primary coordinator for large-scale grant proposals, including submission, Just In Time (JIT) activities, and Award Set-Up.
Manage program operations to support research engagement with community partners and corporate-funded research, including strategic planning, policy development, resource and template creation, program evaluation, and reporting.
Participate in process review, improvement, and maintenance along with the entire team.
Master's degree in a related field required;
3 or more years of experience in research development, research administration, research-related community engagement, or related role;
Experience coordinating large program proposal submissions;
Experience developing programming to support research;
Strong project management skills;
Proficient in conveying complex information clearly and concisely, both in writing and verbally, to diverse stakeholders.
Punctual and regular attendance is required. May require working during non-business hours and on weekends.
NOTE: Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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.
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 anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.
The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.
A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.