Grants & Contracts Officer

Oakland University; Rochester, Northern (MI, KY); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Dental & vision plans

Paid time off

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition assistance for employees & and

Campus recreation access

Flexible work schedules

Wellness programs

Job summary

Oakland University seeks a Grant Administrator to manage grant preparation, submission, and post-award activities. You will ensure compliance with sponsor regulations and university policies, while supporting departments in funding opportunities.

The role requires detailed knowledge of federal Uniform Guidance, strong organizational skills, and effective communication with internal teams and sponsors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Administers grant preparation, submission, and post-award management.

Skills

organizational skills

analytical skills

oral and written communication

communication with others

prior grant administration knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Access

Excel

word processing

BANNER or financial systems

Job description

Department 2701 - Office of Research Administration

Position Number

Position Number 989756

Requisition No.

Requisition No. S02816

Salary Range/Pay Rate

Salary Range/Pay Rate $69,438 annually

Benefits of Working at Oakland University

Oakland University offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefit program including a comprehensive medical plan with low contribution amounts for our employees, dental and vision plans at no cost for our employees, generous paid time off plans, a generous University contribution to our 403(b) retirement plan, tuition assistance for our employees and dependents, free access to our Campus Recreation Center and workout facilities, and flexible work schedules and wellness programs. These are current benefit levels subject to future changes. Oakland University offers a strong, University-wide commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, which has garnered national recognition as a top workplace for LGBTQ+ community members; national recognition as a safe workplace, and consistent top ranking for support services to U.S. Military veteran students.

Employee Group/Grade

Employee Group/Grade AP Band P

Job Category

Work Schedule

Work Schedule FT/Reg (40 hours)

Shift/Days

This is a full-time position, working Monday – Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Pay Schedule

Pay Schedule Month

Number of Hrs./Wk.

Number of Hrs./Wk. 40

Position Information

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.
• 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 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

Job Open Date 08/13/2026

Job Close Date

Position Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you currently a member of the Oakland University Administrative-Professional Group?
  • Yes
  • No
  • No Response

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Optional Documents

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