Grant & Contract Administrator - CLAS (Pre/Post Award)

Wayne State University; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 58,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University invites applications for a Grant/Contract Administrator at the Detroit campus. The role covers pre- and post-award administration of sponsored projects, liaising with SPA, and ensuring compliance with university and sponsor policies.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in business/public administration and substantial experience in grant/contract administration, with familiarity in budgeting and university information systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Business or Public Administration or related field.
• Reasonable accounting experience with preference for sponsored project budgeting and accounting.
• Experience in proposal preparation for federal and other sponsored funding sources.
• Familiarity with University information systems (e.g. Banner) and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate pre- and post-award sponsored project administration for a School/College/Division to ensure compliance with policies.
• Review and process grant and contract proposals, and manage financial transactions.
• Assist faculty in identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals to promote sponsored activity.
• Monitor expenditures and assist with budget transfers and project extensions.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Public Administration or related field

Tools

Banner

Spreadsheets

Job description

Wayne State University invites applications for a Grant/Contract Administrator at the Detroit campus. The role covers pre- and post-award administration of sponsored projects, liaising with SPA, and ensuring compliance with university and sponsor policies.

Qualified candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in business/public administration and substantial experience in grant/contract administration, with familiarity in budgeting and university information systems.