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Wayne State University · 23 hours ago

Senior Grant/Contract Administrator - Department of Internal Medicine

Detroit, MI

Contract

Onsite

Senior Level

$62K/yr - $74K/yr

Wayne State University is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. They are seeking an experienced Senior Grant/Contract Administrator to coordinate sponsored program administrative functions and support faculty in managing complex sponsored projects.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Coordinate sponsored program administrative functions for a School/College/Division or other unit1 with large, complex sponsored projects

This includes fiscal and administrative review of sponsored grant and contract proposals; review and processing of agreements; and the management and processing of financial transactions

Coordinate both the pre and post award aspects of the sponsored project administration process for complex, multifaceted sponsored program proposals and other unit proposals for a School/College/Division or other unit1 to ensure compliance with University, sponsor and other applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations

Assist faculty in identifying funding opportunities and in preparing proposals to promote research and other sponsored grant activity

Review proposal budgets and narratives for compliance with University, sponsor and other applicable requirements; submit proposals to Sponsored Program Administration (SPA) to obtain required approvals

Review awarded grants and contracts in collaboration with SPA for fiscal and contractual content; review accompanying budgets for variance from proposal and to ensure funds are established appropriately in the University accounting system

Monitor expenditures to ensure compliance with University, sponsor and other applicable policies, procedures, rules and regulations; Assist faculty with budget transfers and project period extension requests; Monitor monthly payroll lists and authorize new accounts or payroll extensions; Review and coordinate close-out documents for sponsored projects

Serve as a resource to faculty and other staff within the unit by providing information and guidance on appropriate use of sponsored project funds

Serve as a primary liaison between principal investigators and SPA to identify and resolve problems as well as answer inquiries regarding University or funding agency guidelines, policies and procedures

Provide direct management over research funding

Develop and maintain databases for unit specific information utilizing University information systems

Perform financial analysis and prepare reports for School, College, Division or Department and central University administration on sponsored proposal, award, and expenditure activity

Update and maintain reference material on research funding sources

Supervise non-exempt clerical and accounting support staff including assignment of duties, training in policies and procedures and monitoring performance

Qualification

Grant/Contract AdministrationSponsored Project BudgetingProposal PreparationUniversity Information SystemsData AnalysisSupervisory ExperienceBusiness Process ImprovementsInterpret Complex Regulations

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration or related field and considerable experience in grant and contract administration; or a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in any field and optimal experience in grant and contract administration

Considerable accounting experience, with majority in sponsored project budgeting and accounting

Considerable experience in proposal preparation for both federal and other sponsored funding sources

Considerable experience in use of University information systems (e.g. Banner) and software used to track, analyze and present data (e.g. spreadsheets, charts, graphs)

Experience in analysis of data and development of related reports and presentations

Reasonable supervisory experience

Demonstrated ability to independently manage a variety of projects while ensuring appropriate tracking, quality control, follow-up and multiple deadlines are met

Reasonable knowledge and understanding of implementing business process improvements

Ability to interpret, explain and apply complex rules, regulations and policies

Incumbents will typically have previous University experience as a Grant/Contract Administrator, Grant/Contract Officer or as a senior level Budget Analyst, Accountant or Administrative Assistant in a unit with significant sponsored project activity

Company

Wayne State University

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A premier research university serving a diverse body of motivated students in vibrant Midtown, the cultural center of Detroit.

Founded in 1868

Detroit, mi, US

5001-10000 employees

https://wayne.edu/

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