"CNRE Assistant Director"

The Office of Naval Research (ONR) has established the Center for Naval Research & Education (CNRE) at the University of Michigan. CNRE addresses fundamental science and technology challenges in naval applications while training future generations. It involves talented, multi-disciplinary researchers working on areas such as bio-fluid interactions, wave energy, advanced materials, electromagnetics, complex hydrodynamics, hydroacoustics, data assimilation, and multi-disciplinary optimization.

The Assistant Program Manager will report to Krishnan Mahesh, overseeing daily operations including human resources, financial management, staff management, budget oversight, and development. This is a 5-year term-limited, grant-funded position with renewal option in 2029.

Administration & Operations

• Manage daily operations of CNRE, focusing on human resources and financial management.
• Represent CNRE in business matters.
• Create and maintain databases for annual reports and program reviews.
• Assist in recruitment strategy for undergraduate students and postdoctoral researchers.

Financial Management

• Oversee financial operations including budgeting, monitoring, expenditure tracking, and forecasting.
• Prepare annual financial reports.
• Provide input for grant and contract proposals.
• Process travel arrangements and expense reimbursements.

Human Resources

• Coordinate hiring processes, including recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and training for Postdoctoral Research Fellows, Graduate Student Research Assistants, and temporary student workers.
• Support employee relations by addressing complaints and grievances.

Event Planning

• Lead planning, organization, and execution of CNRE-hosted events such as seminars, workshops, conferences, and social gatherings.
• Provide logistical and administrative support.

Marketing & Communications

• Develop and maintain CNRE's communication strategies, including website content, newsletters, and social media.

Required qualifications: Bachelor's degree in business, human resources, accounting, or related field; excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; experience with HR, finance, and budget policies; attention to detail and organizational skills. Preferred: Knowledge of University of Michigan policies.