Infrastructure Manager

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 specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Summary

Being part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of discovery and care— that's the heart of what drives people to work at Michigan. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. It's adding a purpose to your profession. Work at Michigan and become a victor for the greater good.

The Statistical Analysis of Biomedical and Educational Research (SABER) unit is the data coordinating center for several multi-center clinical trials and observational studies. We are a research center located within the Biostatistics Department at the School of Public Health (SPH) on Michigan's central campus. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment for all members of our community. You will lead our post-award administration team in addition to managing our operation and administrative functions. You will report to the Director of SABER.

For more information on SABER, please visit: https://sph.umich.edu/saber/index.html.
For more information on the Biostatistics Department, please visit: https://sph.umich.edu/biostat/index.html.

Responsibilities*

• Supervise and manage SABER research administration staff.
• Work with research administration staff to monitor and manage the overall financial state of the projects and staff coverage. Plan, direct and prepare recommendations for fiscal and administrative resource allocation and funding for existing budgets and contracts.
• In collaboration with the SABER Leadership Team, develop SABER policies and oversee the development and maintenance of SABER standard operating procedures.
• Oversee that daily operational activities of SABER are consistent with unit, departmental, and university guidelines
• Oversee purchasing, procurement, expense accounting for SABER infrastructure and projects.
• Recommend, review, and direct human resources actions, such as personnel planning, position descriptions, reporting relationships, classification, compensation, training, onboarding, performance planning, and discipline, assisting SABER supervisors as necessary.
• Coordinate administrative activities with the department of biostatistics.

Required Qualifications*

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 10 years of experience developing and implementing clinical project grants and management tools and processes
• 7 years of experience developing and working with institutional and project budgets
• 7 years of supervisory experience
• Demonstrated ability to summarize process and product data in statistical and progress reports
• Demonstrated experience in writing grants
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, integrate activities, and manage change
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively
• Ability to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of responsibilities
• Excellent organization, verbal, written and interpersonal skills are required

Work Locations

You will be eligible for remote work flexibility.

Additional Information

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 your family, and plan for a secure future. For more information, please visit: https://careers.umich.edu/benefits/.

Background Screening

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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 anytime 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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