Grants & Contracts Officer

Oakland University; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Oakland University is seeking a grant administrator in the Office of Research Administration to oversee post-award management for university faculty. Under general supervision, administers grant preparation, submission, and post-award activities.

The role requires knowledge of Uniform Guidance, strong accounting fundamentals, and the ability to communicate effectively with departments and funding agencies to ensure compliant, timely grant execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience in research administration (primarily post-award) or related fields.
• Detailed knowledge of federal Uniform Guidance and state and private sponsor regulations and procedures relating to grants and contracts.
• Knowledge of applied principles of accounting. Proficient with database (Access), word processing and spreadsheets.
• Proficient with BANNER or other financial systems.
• Must be able to work under pressure and manage a heavy workload with multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Experience in searching for funding opportunities.
• Report generation ability.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Responsibilities

• Administers and facilitates grant preparation, submission, and post-award management for university faculty.
• Advises and assists departments with process and compliance issues related to funding agency regulations and standards.
• Oversees adherence to university administrative, fiscal, and accounting policies and procedures related to grants and contracts.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

Post-award grants

Uniform Guidance

Regulatory compliance

Budgeting

Reporting

Communication

Organizational skills

Database skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Tools

Access

Word processing

Spreadsheets

BANNER

Job description

Department 2701 - Office of Research Administration
Position Information
Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 years of experience in research administration (primarily post-award) or related fields.
• Detailed knowledge of federal Uniform Guidance and state and private sponsor regulations and procedures relating to grants and contracts.
• Knowledge of applied principles of accounting. Proficient with database (Access), word processing and spreadsheets.
• Proficient with BANNER or other financial systems.
• Must be able to work under pressure and manage a heavy workload with multiple deadlines and competing priorities.
• Experience in searching for funding opportunities.
• Report generation ability.
• Ability to translate regulatory requirements into operational policies and procedures.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience with external grants and contracts.

All Qualifications
Unless otherwise required by an applicable collective bargaining agreement, all minimum, additional and desired qualifications are preferred, but qualifications, degrees, and/or experience deemed comparable and/or equivalent by Oakland University in its sole and exclusive discretion may be considered.
Position Details
Position Purpose
Under general supervision, administers and facilitates grant preparation, submission, and post-award management for university faculty. Advises and assists departments with process and compliance issues related to funding agency regulations and standards, and oversees adherence to university administrative, fiscal, and accounting policies and procedures related to grants and contracts.
Job Open Date 08/13/2026
Job Close Date