"Research Area Specialist Intermediate"

Our team is seeking a Research Area Specialist. This role will support communication between our sponsors, assist in the development of intervention tools, and function as a point person for our state-wide network of consultants and care providers.

• Our Research Area Specialist role includes leading interaction with our internal research team
• Facilitating communication with our consultant network
• Completing forms and reports for our sponsors
• Managing consultant payments
• Developing and designing HOMES materials in Canva, collecting feedback on materials through surveys and interviews with consultants, and assisting with organization and dissemination of materials across the HOMES network

• Minimum of a Bachelor degree in a recognized field of science or learning which is directly related to the duties of the position.

Intermediate: Minimum 4 years related experience.

Associate: Minimum 1 year related experience.

• Master's degree
• Supervisory and financial management experience preferred.

This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

This is a term-limited position with funding available through June 30, 2027. At the end of the stated term, your appointment will terminate, and you will not be eligible for Reduction-in-Force (RIF) benefits. This term-limited appointment does not create a contract or guarantee of employment for any period of time as you will remain subject to disciplinary or other performance measures, up to and including termination, at the will of the University in accordance with existing University policy and standards for employee performance and conduct.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

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 employment opportunity employer.