Hybrid Assistant Director, Sponsored Programs & Partnerships

MSU Innovation Center; East Lansing (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

MSU Innovation Center is seeking a Sponsored Programs Assistant Director to lead drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts with for-profit partners. You will oversee contract development, coordinate with internal units, and ensure regulatory and university compliance.

The role requires collaboration with investigators and sponsors, and reports to the Executive Director of MSU Business Connect. A hybrid schedule with two in-office days weekly is expected, with potential travel.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to a four-year college degree in Accounting, Business or Administration.
• Five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible work experience in contract negotiation, supervision and management.

Responsibilities

• Lead drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts, subcontracts, and related documents to align with MSU goals.
• Oversee a team responsible for contract development and execution and integrate proposal management and accounting systems.
• Collaborate with internal units, investigators, and sponsors to finalize mutually beneficial, compliant agreements.
• Report to the Executive Director of MSU Business Connect and maintain regular communication with stakeholders.

Skills

MS Office

Adobe

Video conferencing

Verbal and written communication

Negotiation

Leadership

Collaboration

Adaptability

Organizational skills

Education

Four-year college degree in Accounting/Business/Administration

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Job description

MSU Innovation Center is seeking a Sponsored Programs Assistant Director to lead drafting, negotiation, and execution of contracts with for-profit partners. You will oversee contract development, coordinate with internal units, and ensure regulatory and university compliance.

The role requires collaboration with investigators and sponsors, and reports to the Executive Director of MSU Business Connect. A hybrid schedule with two in-office days weekly is expected, with potential travel.