Job Description

How to Apply

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 areas of interest, experience, and qualifications within the range of opportunities described.

Job Summary

The Survey Research Center (SRC) at the Institute for Social Research (ISR) is an international leader in interdisciplinary social science research involving the collection and analysis of data, especially data from scientific sample surveys.  SRC conducts some of the most widely cited and influential studies in the world. To maintain this status, we rely on the dedication and talents of our outstanding staff who provide complex support for our research grants and projects. If you enjoy teamwork and collaboration, are accountable, flexible and positive, and seek a path leading to promotional opportunities, the Survey Research Center may be the right opportunity for you. 

We are expanding the (SRC) Director's Office (SRC DO) with the Services, Training, Administration and Research Team (START). START members will provide support as needed to the research programs and faculty within SRC. You can find more information about the programs and faculty the START is currently supporting here. Research Administrators will work closely with and under the mentorship of highly skilled research administrators throughout SRC. You will report to the Business Administration Manager. Professional development opportunities and advancement in the research administration career path is a focus of these positions. 

What You'll Do

If you join the SRC, you will become an integral part of a high functioning network of professional research administrators with broad responsibilities, expectations, and opportunities in support of the center's overall research enterprise and its research faculty. Based on the best match with your qualifications and interests, responsibilities may include (position dependent):

Grant Application (Pre-Award Activities) 

Awarded Grant (Post-Award) Project Administration and Financial Management:

Compliance:

The statements included in this job posting are intended to reflect the general nature of the duties and should not be interpreted as all-inclusive.

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.

Required Qualifications*

We'd like to hear from you if you have: 

Work Locations

You'll work is on-site at the University of Michigan, Institute of Social Research, Survey Research Center in Ann Arbor.  We offer flexibility for hybrid work within our overall Center guidelines. Flexible work guidelines for this SRC Director's Office position is 100% in-office for the onboarding period. After completing the onboarding period, the guidelines are 80% onsite, 4 days in the office and 20% remote, 1 day.

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

The Institute for Social Research (ISR) at the University of Michigan wants to employ a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Michigan, to maintain the excellence of the university, and to ground our research in varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning. For more about ISR's commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, please click here.

Institute for Social Research job openings are posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. 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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