Senior Grant​/Contract Administrator, Division of Research & Innovation

Senior Grant/Contract Administrator, Division of Research & Innovation

Position

Purpose:

Coordinate sponsored program administrative functions for a School/College/Division or other unit with large, complex sponsored projects. Includes fiscal and administrative review of sponsored grant and contract proposals; review and processing of agreements; and management and processing of financial transactions.

• Coordinate pre and post award aspects of the sponsored project administration process for complex, multifaceted proposals to ensure compliance with university, sponsor, and applicable policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Assist faculty in identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals; review proposal budgets and narratives for compliance; submit proposals to Sponsored Program Administration (SPA) for required approvals.
• Review awarded grants and contracts; monitor expenditures; assist with budget transfers and project period extensions; monitor payroll; review close-out documents.
• Serve as primary liaison between principal investigators and SPA; provide guidance on use of sponsored project funds.
• Provide direct management over research funding; develop and maintain databases; perform financial analysis and prepare reports on sponsored proposal, award, and expenditure activity.
• Supervise non‑exempt clerical and accounting support staff; assign duties, train, and monitor performance.
• Perform other related work as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related field with substantial experience in grant and contract administration; or bachelor’s degree in any field with optimal experience in grant and contract administration.
• Considerable accounting experience, primarily in sponsored project budgeting and accounting.
• Considerable experience in proposal preparation for federal and other sponsored sources.
• Experience with university information systems (e.g., Banner) and data analysis software (spreadsheets, charts).
• Experience in data analysis and report development.
• Reasonable supervisory experience; ability to independently manage projects with multiple deadlines.
• Knowledge of business process improvements.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply complex rules, regulations, and policies.
• Previous university experience as Grant/Contract Administrator, Grant/Contract Officer, senior budget analyst, accountant, or administrative assistant in a unit with significant sponsored project activity.

• Regular employee, full‑time, staff/administrative.
• Compensation: annual salary, $61,906 – $74,290.
• Normal office environment.

This position must be filled pursuant to the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement, and may be filled by a qualified bargaining unit member, if one applies.

Background check requirements:
University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. The university will inform you if a background check is required.

The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer.