9 Research jobs in Ann Arbor

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. Job Summary The Department of Surgery has an exciting opportunity for a Research Administration Senior Manager. The department maintains a robust portfolio of research that is made up of basic, translational, health services, and clinical projects. External research funding for the current fiscal year is approximately $46M, and we submit roughly 200 new proposals each year. Our funding comes from many different funding sources, including the National Institutes of Health, Department of Defense, foundations, professional societies, and industry sources. We are seeking a dynamic person to lead the Surgery Research Office (SRO). The SRO is a centralized office that provides research administration and facilities management support to all seven sections within the department. In partnership with the Vice Chair for Research and the Chief Department Administrator, the incumbent will direct the activities of a 12-person team that is dedicated to providing outstanding support for grant submissions, post award accounting, research facilities management, and research procurement. Responsibilities* Operations Management Manage day-to-day operations of a centralized pre-award and post-award office, research procurement, and research space and facilities which includes directoversight of 12 staff. Protects the institution by assuring that proposals and awards are in compliance with, federal, state, agency and institution policies of grants and contracts. Manages the review of grant and contract awards terms and conditions. Train and supervise staff in departmental proposal submission, award management, policy and procedures, research procurement, and space and facilities. Function as a technical resource and advisor on financial and regulatory issues to faculty and staff. Provide leadership, advice, and guidance regarding financial and administrative policies and procedures. Approve proposals and financial transactions. Human Resources Management Responsible for the onboarding of research faculty, postdocs, and staff under Surgery Administration. Manages staff, makes hiring decisions, provides coaching, training and mentoring, manages performance and determines staffing needs for Surgery ResearchOffice (SRO). Write job descriptions, interview candidates, handle grievances and performance issues. Work closely with the Section Administrative Managers and Section Heads to provide support relating to faculty, including recruitment, retention, annualevaluations, salary program, and effort management and reporting. Approve effort changes for researchers. Financial and Reporting Prepare reports of grant submissions, research funding, expenditures, and others as needed. Analyze data and make recommendations to CDA & Department Chair and others. Provide faculty with forecasts and assist them in developing plans for their research finances. Approve purchasing card transactions for SRO staff. Support Department Research Mission Attend Research Advisory Committee (RAC) meetings, track budget and expenditures of the RAC, organize annual internal grant competition, assist with thedevelopment of departmental policies and guidelines related to research, and advise the Vice Chair for Research. Assist with organization of annual research conference. Oversee the maintenance of the research website and provide monthly research updates for departmental newsletter. Present at the New Faculty Orientation annually, assist with onboarding new research faculty. Facilities and Space Management Coordinate laboratory moves and renovations. Maintain space data for research space. Provide reports and make recommendations to the Department Chair and Vice Chair of Research regarding space allocation. Oversee Department of Surgery research equipment, service agreements, and re-charge accounts. Required Qualifications* Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related fields. Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience overseeing grants and contract administration. 3+ years direct supervisory experience. Desired Qualifications* Experience with MPathways, Microsoft applications, and Wolverine Access Extensive experience managing staff and services. Experience managing data and converting it into actionable information. Knowledge of issues related to human resources, financial, information technology, and facilities management in a large and diverse organization. Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task, prioritize and meet deadlines. Must demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy, time management skills, and follow-through. Excellent oral and written communication skills and interpersonal skills; ability to present and articulate ideas and plans. Ability to interpret and apply NIH guidelines and guide others in learning and managing complex projects. Ability to understand the goals of the projects and funding and to develop the necessary operational systems to implement them. Effective problem-solving skills; must demonstrate excellent analytical skills, sound judgement, good decision-making, and unquestionable integrity. Effective management skills; ability to lead, work with, elicit cooperation from, and read communication styles of team members and staff. 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 . 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. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process maybegin as early as the eighth day after posting.Thisopening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Research Storage Engineer Intermediate

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A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.

Competitive salary available based on qualifications, experience and education of the selected candidate.

Job Summary

Advanced Research Computing (ARC) inside of Information Technology Services at the University of Michigan is looking for a new member of the Storage Team to help manage storage services on behalf of researchers at the University of Michigan. This includes the Turbo High Speed Storage Service, Locker Storage Service, Data Den Research Archive, and the Scratch Filesystems on the High Performance Computing Clusters. You will work with other members of the storage team to build and maintain the current and next generation of research-oriented Storage Services used by researchers in disciplines across the University. You will report to the Research Computing Manager.

What You'll Do

• Manage ARC NAS storage systems, ensuring high availability and performance.

• Update and patch ARC NAS Storage systems, ensuring ARC services remain secure

• Monitor and troubleshoot storage system issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.

• Implement and maintain storage provisioning, allocation, and capacity planning processes.

• Use appropriate technical tools to perform daily administration tasks, root-cause analysis and service restoration (such as backup, restore, failover, log interpretation, and performance monitoring) for ARC NAS services.

• Maintain documentation of storage systems and processes.

Who We Are

Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and promoting university wide innovations. ITS's mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. For more information about ITS, visit:

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 your family and plan for a secure future. Benefits include:

• Generous time off

• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting

• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability coverage

• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Parental and Maternity Leave

Required Qualifications *

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business computing or a related field or equivalent combination of education, certification or experience.

• 2+ years of experience in a storage administration role, with a focus on enterprise-level storage systems.

• 2+ years experience in a related role requiring customer service, confidentiality, timeliness, organization, prioritization, troubleshooting, and successfully design services and workflows.

• 1+ year experience in implementing storage and backup solutions.

• Demonstrate the ability to progress IT projects and work as a part of a storage team.

• Experience with at least one of: IBM Storage Scale (GPFS), IBM Storage Archive, and/or Dell PowerScale/OneFS.

• Experience with hierarchical storage management (HSM) systems including but not restricted to SAM-QFS, Black Pearl, HPSS, Spectrum Archive, with tape backends, specifically

• Experience with multiprotocol storage systems serving NFS and SMB/CIFS,

• Strong Linux background.

• Experience in a high-performance computing cluster environment.

• Experience with LDAP and Active Directory in a storage service.

• Experience with Globus and/or GridFTP

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 thework modes ( .

Underfill Statement

UM- ITS welcomes a healthy applicant pool so we encourage all interested applicants to apply. This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

Additional Information

This position may work with and/or support systems that maintain or process sensitive institutional data as defined by university policy. Successful candidates must comply with federal, state and local law and/or university policies or agreements that require the university to implement specific privacy and security safeguards including, but not limited to: ITAR, EAR, HIPAA and FISMA. Responsible for protecting data and information from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration or unauthorized deletion; and, following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of data, etc. as stated in a computer access agreement.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for at least 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 Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

265123

Working Title

Research Storage Engineer Intermediate

Job Title

Storage Engineer Intermediate

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Its Institutional

Department

ITS ARC Advanced Research Comp

Posting Begin/End Date

6/19/2025 - 7/17/2025

Salary

$87,500.00 - $98,000.00

Career Interest

Information Technology

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A cover letter and resume are important submissions for the hiring team to get a sense of your experience. In the cover letter, in one page or less, please let us know how this role aligns with your career aspirations and skills. Submit both a cover letter and resume as one file.

Competitive salary available based on qualifications, experience and education of the selected candidate.

Advanced Research Computing (ARC) inside of Information Technology Services at the University of Michigan is looking for a new member of the Storage Team to help manage storage services on behalf of researchers at the University of Michigan. This includes the Turbo High Speed Storage Service, Locker Storage Service, Data Den Research Archive, and the Scratch Filesystems on the High Performance Computing Clusters. You will work with other members of the storage team to build and maintain the current and next generation of research-oriented Storage Services used by researchers in disciplines across the University. You will report to the Research Computing Manager.

• Manage ARC NAS storage systems, ensuring high availability and performance.
• Update and patch ARC NAS Storage systems, ensuring ARC services remain secure
• Monitor and troubleshoot storage system issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions.
• Implement and maintain storage provisioning, allocation, and capacity planning processes.
• Use appropriate technical tools to perform daily administration tasks, root-cause analysis and service restoration (such as backup, restore, failover, log interpretation, and performance monitoring) for ARC NAS services.
• Maintain documentation of storage systems and processes.

Information and Technology Services (ITS) supports U-M faculty, researchers, staff, and students in their use of technology to teach, learn, research, and work, and be leaders in their fields. We are dedicated to creating cohesive digital experiences and promoting university wide innovations. ITS's mission is to be trusted enablers of technology for the U-M community. ITS works together to provide cohesive digital experiences and seamless support to the U-M community. For more information about ITS, visit:

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. Benefits include:

• Generous time off
• A retirement plan that provides two-for-one matching contributions with immediate vesting
• Many choices for comprehensive health insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare and dependent care expenses
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Parental and Maternity Leave

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, business computing or a related field or equivalent combination of education, certification or experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a storage administration role, with a focus on enterprise-level storage systems.
• 2+ years experience in a related role requiring customer service, confidentiality, timeliness, organization, prioritization, troubleshooting, and successfully design services and workflows.
• 1+ year experience in implementing storage and backup solutions.
• Demonstrate the ability to progress IT projects and work as a part of a storage team.
• Experience with at least one of: IBM Storage Scale (GPFS), IBM Storage Archive, and/or Dell PowerScale/OneFS.
• Experience with hierarchical storage management (HSM) systems including but not restricted to SAM-QFS, Black Pearl, HPSS, Spectrum Archive, with tape backends, specifically
• Experience with multiprotocol storage systems serving NFS and SMB/CIFS,
• Experience in a high-performance computing cluster environment.
• Experience with LDAP and Active Directory in a storage service.
• Experience with Globus and/or GridFTP

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 .

UM- ITS welcomes a healthy applicant pool so we encourage all interested applicants to apply. This position may be underfilled at a lower classification depending on the qualifications of the selected candidate.

This position may work with and/or support systems that maintain or process sensitive institutional data as defined by university policy. Successful candidates must comply with federal, state and local law and/or university policies or agreements that require the university to implement specific privacy and security safeguards including, but not limited to: ITAR, EAR, HIPAA and FISMA. Responsible for protecting data and information from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration or unauthorized deletion; and, following applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of data, etc. as stated in a computer access agreement.

Job openings are posted for at least 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.

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

• Collects and maintains patient and laboratory data for clinical research projects.
• Screens and oversees the recruitment of subjects, coordinates the scheduling of experiments and the collection, processing and analysis of data and monitors subjects.
• Collaborates with clinical decision support teams and stakeholders to ensure the development and implementation of consistent system standards.
• Is recognized as an expert in own area within the organization.
• Has specialized depth and/or breadth of expertise in own discipline.
• Interprets internal or external issues and recommends solutions/best practices.
• Solves complex problems and takes a broad perspective to identify solutions.
• May lead functional teams or projects.
• Works independently, with guidance in only the most complex situations.
• Employees in this classification typically analyze, compare and evaluate various courses of action and have the authority to make independent decisions on matters of significance, free from immediate direction, within the scope of their responsibilities.
• Primary activities and decision-making authority are predominantly performed independently affecting business operations to a substantial degree.

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals ( ACRP ) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association ( SOCRA ) as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at date of hire and the certification must be completed or passed etc . within six months of date of hire. (Please review eligibility criteria from SoCRA or ACRP prior to applying.)
• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRA?s Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.)

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals ( ACRP ) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association ( SOCRA ) as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at date of hire and the certification must be completed or passed etc . within six months of date of hire. (Please review eligibility criteria from SoCRA or ACRP prior to applying.
• Minimum 5 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRA?s Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying experience prior to applying.)

• Bachelor's degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and experience.
• Certification is required through Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) as a Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) or Society of Clinical Research Association
  (SOCRA) as a Certified Clinical Research Professionals (CCRP) or equivalent. Candidates must be eligible to register or take the exam at date of hire and the certification must be completed or passed etc. within six months of date of hire. (Please review eligibility criteria from SoCRA or ACRP prior to applying.)
• Minimum 3 years of directly related experience in clinical research and clinical trials is necessary. (Please review SoCRA?s Definition of a Clinical Research Professional for qualifying
  experience prior to applying.)

• Master's Degree in Health Science or an equivalent combination of related education and related experience.
• All training requirements of previous level.
• Develops and conducts training for staff and others.
• Attends and participates in all training assigned to this level.

• All training requirements of previous level.
• Develops and conducts training for staff and others.
• Attends and participates in all training assigned to this level.

• All training requirements of previous level.
• eRPM Regulatory training and proficiency.
• Assists with training activities of staff and others.
• Attends and participates in all training assigned to this level.

Research Lab Specialist Senior/Intermediate / Brain Slice Electrophysiology Employer University of Michigan Location 48109, Ann Arbor Salary Salary is set by UM's HR compensation comprehensive institutional-level review. Closing date Sep 22, 2025 View more categories View less categories Sector Graduate School or University Job Function Research Staff / Technical Director Research Area Neurodegenerative Disorders & Injury Position Type Full Time Level Any Experience Level Considered The Laboratory of Dr. Catherine Kaczorowski at the University of Michigan is seeking a highly organized and skilled research laboratory specialist in genetic mechanisms that promote resilience to AD at the cellular level. The successful candidate for this position will be responsible for performing patch-seq experiments using brain slice electrophysiology to measure intrinsic and synaptic plasticity in mice resilient to developing cognitive deficits despite harboring causal mutations (see Neuner et al., 2019, Neuron). This role requires a high level of self-motivation and organization, along with the ability and willingness to acquire new skills. The candidate must be capable of working independently as well as in a team environment. The Kaczorowski lab is a collaborative team, with leadership that values supporting high-quality training, opportunities for travel by presenting and conferences, and recognition for contributions with authorship on publications and opportunities for career development. The Kaczorowski lab is in the Department of Neurology at the University of Michigan Medical School located in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The Michigan Neuroscience Institute (MNI) continues to be a leader in innovative, collaborative, and visionary research in the areas of brain science and brain impacting diseases. MNI's cross-disciplinary research portfolio reflects the full range of basic and translational projects from molecular analyses to animal models to human applications. The successful candidate will be able to plan, develop, execute, and analyze an independent research project in the context of a supportive lab and institutional environment. In addition, they will help train undergraduate research assistants and junior technicians in the lab. We are looking for someone who has the aptitude to learn new techniques, works well with others, and possesses strong critical thinking skills. Uses patch clamp electrophysiology in acute brain slices to record neuronal activity and measure intrinsic and synaptic plasticity, fill and label neurons for subsequent morphological characterization, and preserve nuclei for subsequent transcriptomics. Proactively identifies problems, troubleshoots, and analyzes variations observed and reported in regular testing protocols; develops, modifies, refines, or adapts techniques and procedures; modifies and/or adjusts quality control measures. Monitors documentation of results; reviews and recognizes documentation which may lead to modification and adaptation of research methodologies; may collaborate with others. Plans and monitors resources needed to operate the laboratory; maintains chemical inventory. Leads exchange of research information through demonstration and instruction. Assists with the creation of posters, manuscripts, and presentations for meetings and grants. Is organized, responsible, and reports results clearly and efficiently to supervisor. Records all information, daily, in an official electronic laboratory notebook. Required Qualifications Intermediate level: Bachelor's degree in a related field and 4+ years of experience. Senior level: Masters degree preferred and 5+ years of experience. All levels require ability to work flexible shifts (evening/weekend/holiday) #J-18808-Ljbffr

• Manages and supervises the Research & User Services Unit including:
  • Supervising full-time staff and librarians;
  • Recommending staffing levels (librarian, paraprofessional, and student) and work schedules; hiring, training, evaluating and supervising those who work in the Unit;
  • Directing and coordinating the work of the Unit;
  • Setting Unit policies and procedures and coordinating work with other units and sub-units;
  • Keeping abreast of and utilizing current technologies and trends that anticipate, meet or exceed the research needs of the Law Library's primary users;
  • Incorporating traditional library technology and librarianship skills and advancing the use of emerging technologies.
• Establishes unit and inter-unit policies and procedures, ensures unit effectiveness, resolves unit and inter-unit problems and answers questions from other units relating to the specialized functions of the Unit.
• Ensure the successful performance of the following specialized functions:
  • Reference and information services. This includes coordinating and supervising the management of the Reference/Information Desk and the Reading Room Desk.
  • Faculty Research Service.
  • Library Entrance Station.
  • Research instruction and orientation sessions for new and visiting faculty, student journals, and others.
  • Research consultations for students, researchers, faculty, and other library users.
  • Overseeing, assigning, and supervising work on creating research guides, online tutorials, and other content for the Law Library's website.
  • Coordinating student and faculty outreach and public relations initiatives related to services, including newsletters, orientation events, and exam events.
  • Coordinating Law Library support for Clinics and the Academic & Writing Support Program.
  • Monitor and keep up with new initiatives and technologies related to the provision of reference, research, and related services as well as in legal publishing.
• Oversee the Law Library's legal technology and AI instruction efforts, the use of the Tech Lab, and the legal technology budget.
• Teach Advanced Legal Research or ensure the successful teaching by one or more reference librarians.
• Serve on or chair library committees and participate in other activities that advance the Library's mission and promote the role of the law library within the law school.
• Participate in collection development for all areas of the collection.
• Collaborate with and serve as the primary contact for Law Communications regarding student outreach and library marketing materials.
• Monitor and manage Law Library's outreach, legal technology, and faculty research service budgets.
• Work at the reference desk, participating in the evening and weekend rotation.
• Participate in the full range of duties expected of all reference librarians, including research consultations and teaching research instruction sessions.
• Create the librarian reference desk schedule and ensure ongoing reference desk training for librarians.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school.
• Master's degree from an A.L.A. accredited school of information or library science.
• At least 5 years of experience working as a reference or faculty services librarian in an academic law library.
• Experience supervising librarians and professional staff.
• Proven ability to work effectively with other decision-makers.
• Substantial knowledge of and proficiency with a wide range of legal and non-legal information sources and research methods.
• A thorough knowledge of legal systems.
• Teaching experience.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends at the reference desk on a rotating basis.

• Licensed to practice law in one or more U.S. states (active or inactive).
• Ability to work with foreign language materials.

Assistant Director for Research and User Services - Law Library

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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 and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Who We Are

Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world's leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence characterized by a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the J.D. and 40 in the LL.M. program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work.

At Michigan Law, we view our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as central to our mission as an educational institution and we seek to ensure that each member of our community has full opportunity to thrive in our environment. We believe that diversity is key to individual flourishing, educational excellence, and the advancement of knowledge and we maintain a deep commitment to fostering a diverse community in which all students, staff, and faculty learn and work in an atmosphere of inclusion and respect.

Responsibilities *

The Assistant Director for Research & User Services manages many of the Library's interactions with the public, including the reference and faculty research services. The librarian is a member of the Law Library Management Team and participates in library management, strategic planning, and library-wide staffing, workflow, and problem-solving.

The Assistant Director for Research & User Services:

• Manages and supervises the Research & User Services Unit including:

• Supervising full-time staff and librarians;

• Recommending staffing levels (librarian, paraprofessional, and student) and work schedules; hiring, training, evaluating and supervising those who work in the Unit;

• Directing and coordinating the work of the Unit;

• Setting Unit policies and procedures and coordinating work with other units and sub-units;

• Keeping abreast of and utilizing current technologies and trends that anticipate, meet or exceed the research needs of the Law Library's primary users;

• Incorporating traditional library technology and librarianship skills and advancing the use of emerging technologies.

• Establishes unit and inter-unit policies and procedures, ensures unit effectiveness, resolves unit and inter-unit problems and answers questions from other units relating to the specialized functions of the Unit.

• Ensure the successful performance of the following specialized functions:

• Reference and information services. This includes coordinating and supervising the management of the Reference/Information Desk and the Reading Room Desk.

• Faculty Research Service.

• Library Entrance Station.

• Research instruction and orientation sessions for new and visiting faculty, student journals, and others.

• Research consultations for students, researchers, faculty, and other library users.

• Overseeing, assigning, and supervising work on creating research guides, online tutorials, and other content for the Law Library's website.

• Coordinating student and faculty outreach and public relations initiatives related to services, including newsletters, orientation events, and exam events.

• Coordinating Law Library support for Clinics and the Academic & Writing Support Program.

• Monitor and keep up with new initiatives and technologies related to the provision of reference, research, and related services as well as in legal publishing.

• Oversee the Law Library's legal technology and AI instruction efforts, the use of the Tech Lab, and the legal technology budget.

• Teach Advanced Legal Research or ensure the successful teaching by one or more reference librarians.

• Serve on or chair library committees and participate in other activities that advance the Library's mission and promote the role of the law library within the law school.

• Participate in collection development for all areas of the collection.

• Collaborate with and serve as the primary contact for Law Communications regarding student outreach and library marketing materials.

• Monitor and manage Law Library's outreach, legal technology, and faculty research service budgets.

• Work at the reference desk, participating in the evening and weekend rotation.

• Participate in the full range of duties expected of all reference librarians, including research consultations and teaching research instruction sessions.

• Create the librarian reference desk schedule and ensure ongoing reference desk training for librarians.

• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Required Qualifications *

• J.D. from ABA accredited law school.

• Master's degree from an A.L.A. accredited school of information or library science.

• At least 5 years of experience working as a reference or faculty services librarian in an academic law library.

• Experience supervising librarians and professional staff.

• Proven ability to work effectively with other decision-makers.

• Substantial knowledge of and proficiency with a wide range of legal and non-legal information sources and research methods.

• A thorough knowledge of legal systems.

• Teaching experience.

• Ability to work evenings and weekends at the reference desk on a rotating basis.

Desired Qualifications *

• Licensed to practice law in one or more U.S. states (active or inactive).

• Ability to work with foreign language materials.

We know that not all strong candidates will have every skill we list. We still want to hear from you. Research shows that women, non-binary people, and people of color are less likely to apply for a position if they don't meet every skill listed. At the University of Michigan Law Library, we believe our collective differences enable us to make better decisions and drive innovation.

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 thework modes ( .

Underfill Statement

This position may be filled at the Librarian classification or underfilled at the Senior Associate Librarian classification, depending upon qualifications and experience. This position is exempt from the LEO-GLAM bargaining unit.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.

Job Detail

Job Opening ID

257544

Working Title

Assistant Director for Research and User Services - Law Library

Job Title

LIBRARIAN LEO-GLAM

Work Location

Ann Arbor Campus

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Hybrid

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Exempt

Organizational Group

Law School

Department

Law Library

Posting Begin/End Date

5/06/2025 - 8/25/2025

Career Interest

Libraries & Museums

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