Job Description
Job Title: Research Administrator
Location: Ann Arbor, MI
Job Type: Contract
About CTC:
Founded in 1996, CTC is a global IT services, Consulting and Business Solutions partner dedicated to helping organizations innovate, optimize, and grow. With over 2,000 professionals worldwide, we support more than 100 clients in transforming complex challenges into lasting competitive advantages.
Job Description:
- Join our Research Division as a Research Administrator—a critical role that supports our leaders, researchers, and operational staff as they pursue world-class technology development.
- This position offers a unique opportunity to work closely with executives and research teams in a cross-cultural environment. If you’re a detail-oriented, proactive problem solver who thrives in fast-paced settings, we’d love to hear from you.
Key Responsibilities:
As a trusted member of the Research Division, you will provide comprehensive administrative and operational support, including:
- Managing purchase requisitions (including PO dispatch, vendor invoicing, and reconciliation with expenditures) using Ariba.
- Supporting new hire onboarding (desk setup, access coordination, orientation prep).
- Coordinating internal events and meetings across departments.
- Assisting travel planning, itineraries and othe support for the Division VP.
- Maintaining organized records for technical reports, publications, and confidential documents.
- Preparing and submitting monthly accruals and expense tracking reports.
- Keeping evacuation and safety lists current for assigned division areas.
- Liaising across company departments to collect information, resolve issues, and streamline processes.
- Managing office supply inventory and budget; recommending purchases as needed.
- Distributing incoming mail and handling other day-to-day office operations.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree (BS/BA) required.
- 5 Day On-site work presence is essential. Department is currently working Monday-Friday 9am-5:30pm
- 3+ years of Ariba Purchase Order systems experience.
- Strong customer service orientation and organizational skills.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint).
- Understanding of budget vs. actual financial tracking.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with accuracy and poise in a fast-paced environment.
- Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Japanese language proficiency is highly desirable.
- Experience with PeopleSoft is a plus.
What We Offer:
- A collaborative environment where your contributions are recognized and valued.
- The opportunity to support groundbreaking research that shapes the future of mobility and technology.
- A unique role bridging global operations with cross-cultural collaboration.