Grant and Contract Officer IV, Part-Time

Grant and Contract Officer IV, Part-Time

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Grant and Contract Officer IV, Part-Time at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Position Purpose:

The Grant and Contract Officer IV is responsible for providing expertise and guidance to principal investigators, faculty and other staff members through the required cycle of grants, contracts or subcontracts. Serves as the liaison between principal investigators, sponsors, other Sponsored Program Administration teams, collaborators and/or other involved parties.

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with principal investigators, sponsors, faculty, university staff, and/or collaborators in grant or contract initiatives. Assist with grant or contract preparation and submission, making necessary revisions and ensuring proposal accuracy, completeness and timeliness. Provide expertise and guidance, ensuring grant and contract adherence to sponsor, government and/or University requirements. Serve as the University’s Authorized Organizational Representative and authorize grant and contract proposal submissions.

Create, monitor and maintain funds and sub funds in the award and financial systems, ensuring information is accurate, complete, coded correctly and timely.

Report award information to the Board of Governors by maintaining computerized databases for information storage, retrieval and report preparation.

Serve as the liaison between principal investigators, sponsors, other Sponsored Program Administration teams, collaborators and/or other involved parties. Field and respond to requests accordingly.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:    Bachelor’s degree

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in accounting, business or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience:   Intermediated (3 to 4 years job-related experience).

Three to five years’ experience working in grant and/or contract administration, including grant or general accounting. Experience in higher education grant administration preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of grant and/or contract administration best practices.

Ability to interpret and apply grant and contract sponsor, University and departments requirements and/or policies.

Ability to exercise sound judgment.

Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and work independently.

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to effectively negotiate.

Proficient Microsoft Excel and computer software/databases skills.

School/College/Division:

The Division of Research & Innovation

Primary Department:

H0912 - Sponsored Program Administration

Employment Type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Fractional Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Hourly Wage
• Hourly rate:  To be determined
• Salary minimum:   $17,661
• Salary hire maximum:   $21,194

Normal office environment.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No

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. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.