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 specific interest, experience, and qualifications in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relates to this position.

Job Summary

The Survey Research Center ( SRC ) at the Institute for Social Research ( ISR ) is an international leader in international 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 administrative support for our research grants and projects. We are expanding the SRC Director's Office (SRC DO) with the Services, Training, Administration and Research Team (START). START members will provide support to the research programs and faculty within SRC. You can find more information about the programs and faculty the START supports here . This position will report to the SRC Business Administration Manager. The Financial Specialist will liaise with SSC, SRC Finance team, University Procurement and other central offices.

Responsibilities*

Duties include, but are not limited to

Required Qualifications*

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

Work Locations

Flexible work guidelines for this SRC Director's Office position is 100% in-office for the training period. After completing the training 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 recruit and retain 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 .

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. 

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.

Application Deadline

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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