Michigan State University Health Colleges Research Services (HCRS) is growing!

We are a fun, collaborative, and supportive office providing pre- and post-award support to the Colleges of Human Medicine, Osteopathic Medicine, and Nursing. We currently have two NEW job postings open as our research enterprise continues to grow. Please share widely and reach out to me at xxxxxx@msu.edu with any questions.

Remote, hybrid, an on-site work environment options available. Please submit your resume and cover letter no later than November 28^th.

Research Administrator II – Pre-Award (apply here)

General job functions will include independently performing pre-award functions for health college investigators; Supporting investigators with complex grant applications, budget and justification development and proposal assembly and reviews; Coordinating with various university colleges, departments, and staff to ensure a timely proposal submission process while securing appropriate approvals; Assisting investigators respond to sponsor requests for additional information at the just in time (JIT) stage; Serving as a liaison between sponsor/funding source and research team, as necessary; Organizing and maintaining electronic research records; Training researchers, faculty and administrators on grant submissions, including clarifying roles, correct research process, and application of appropriate regulations; Conducting highly competent review of applications for compliance with policies and regulations; assisting other research administrators and project staff in ensuring compliance with research guidelines and requirements of regulatory agencies; Identifying problems and/or inconsistencies and recommending corrective actions to project personnel, as appropriate; Communicating policies and procedures to faculty and staff; Balancing multiple assignments and delivering quality analysis under time constrained deadlines; Participation in required training and professional development opportunities in the field of research administration; and other projects as assigned. Cross-training in post-award administration may be available pending workload and interest.

Qualified candidates will be highly organized and self-motivated as well as able to balance multiple tasks and deliver quality analysis within sponsor deadlines. Individuals will be expected to build rapport with faculty, departmental staff, and central pre-award, post-award, and compliance offices, have a strong sense of ownership and accountability for their workload, and exercise excellent independent judgment. Work location for the position is flexible. Occasional after normal business hours as well as weekend administrative, education, and training events may be infrequently required.

Research Administrator III – Pre-Award (apply here)

General job functions will include executing proposal development and budgeting of the highest complexity; assisting with the implementation of a combined research enterprise serving as a liaison between HFH and MSU; working with senior leadership to streamline operations and create efficiencies between institutions; assisting with HFH+MSU HS trainings as needed; providing independent and specialized support to others as an identified expert in research administration; and other projects as assigned. Cross-training in post-award administration may be available pending workload and interest.

Qualified candidates will have a proven track record in research administration; be highly organized, self-motivated, able to balance multiple tasks and deliver quality analysis within sponsor deadlines; be able to build rapport with faculty, departmental staff, and central pre-award, post-award, and compliance offices; have a strong sense of ownership and accountability for their workload; and exercise excellent independent judgment. Occasional after normal business hours as well as weekend administrative, education, and training events may be infrequently required.