Associate Director, Research Support Services - Compliance

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit seeks an Associate Director to lead Research Support Services and ensure compliance with federal guidelines. You will manage budgeting, payroll redistribution, and effort reporting within Sponsored Programs Administration, directing staff and coordinating with campus units and sponsors.

The role requires a BA/BS, with preference for experience overseeing sponsored funds, GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with the Uniform Guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Prior experience managing sponsored research funds preferred.
• Supervisory experience or leading oversight responsibilities preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP principles.
• Strong knowledge of Federal Uniform Guidance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Research Support Services team.
• Manage labor payroll redistribution and effort reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with university guidelines and external agency regulations.
• Coordinate year-end closeout for grant funds and financial reporting.
• Communicate with sponsors and resolve inquiries in a timely manner.
• Supervise staff, assign work, review performance, and prepare status reports.
• Operate ERP Labor Redistribution and Effort Reporting modules and resolve system issues.
• Assist in maintaining data integrity across financial records.

Skills

Budget management

Sponsored program administration

GAAP knowledge

Federal Uniform Guidance

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

ERP Banner

Cognos reporting

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wayne State University in Detroit seeks an Associate Director to lead Research Support Services and ensure compliance with federal guidelines. You will manage budgeting, payroll redistribution, and effort reporting within Sponsored Programs Administration, directing staff and coordinating with campus units and sponsors.

The role requires a BA/BS, with preference for experience overseeing sponsored funds, GAAP knowledge, and familiarity with the Uniform Guidance.