Research Grant/Contract Management II- Public Health Sciences

Henry Ford Health; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford Health is seeking a Research Grant/Contract Management II to monitor the financial status of multiple grants and ensure compliance with accounting procedures. You will collaborate with PIs and cross-functional teams to allocate funds and prepare grant applications, focusing on budget adherence.

The role supports Henry Ford Health's research initiatives by maintaining financial integrity and helping advance our mission within a dynamic healthcare environment in Detroit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, health-related field, finance, or business.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the financial status of multiple grants, ensuring compliance with accounting procedures.
• Accurately allocate grant funds and prepare financial reports.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist PIs in preparing research grant applications, focusing on budget preparation.
• Analyze expenses and provide financial forecasting to support grant management.

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences, health-related field, finance, or business

Job description

Company Description

Henry Ford Health partners with millions of people on their health journey, across Michigan and around the world. We offer a full continuum of services from primary and preventative care to complex and specialty care, health insurance, a full suite of home health offerings, virtual care, pharmacy, eye care and other health care retail. With former Ascension southeast Michigan and Flint region locations now part of our team, Henry Ford's care is available in 13 hospitals and hundreds of ambulatory care locations. Based in Detroit, Henry Ford is one of the nation's most respected academic medical centers and is leading the Future of Health: Detroit, a $3 billion investment anchored by a reimagined Henry Ford academic healthcare campus.

Job Description

Research Grant/Contract Management II - Henry Ford Health

Job Title

Research Grant/Contract Management II

About The Department

Join one of Michigan's largest physician organizations, delivering coordinated care across primary and specialty practices throughout the region. Henry Ford Medical Group offers collaborative teamwork, access to leading clinical resources, and opportunities to build lasting relationships with patients and communities. This role is integral to supporting our research initiatives by ensuring the financial integrity and compliance of multiple grants within our dynamic healthcare environment.

Role Overview

As a Research Grant/Contract Management II, you will monitor the financial status of multiple grants, ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and accurately allocating funds. You’ll collaborate with Principal Investigators (PIs) and cross-functional teams to resolve discrepancies and assist in preparing research grant applications, focusing on budget adherence. Your work is critical to advancing our research mission and maintaining financial integrity.

Why Henry Ford Health

At Henry Ford Health, we are relentless advocates for exceptional care for our patients, communities, and each other. We come to do meaningful work and grow our careers, and we stay for the connection, support, and shared pride in making the impossible, possible.

What You Will Do

• Monitor the financial status of multiple grants within a functional group or team of Principal Investigators (PIs).
• Ensure compliance with accounting procedures and accurately allocate grant funds.
• Collaborate across departments to resolve accounting discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Assist PIs in preparing research grant applications, focusing on budget preparation.
• Analyze expenses and provide financial forecasting to support grant management.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in health sciences, health-related field, finance, or business.
• Three (3) years of experience in project management, research, grant or contract management, or finance.
• Strong analytical ability with attention to detail.
• Excellent problem-solving, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a healthcare or academic research environment.
• Familiarity with grant management software and financial systems.

What We Offer

Join a team where your contributions directly impact patient care and research advancements. Enjoy opportunities for career growth, collaborative projects, and mission-driven work in a supportive environment that values learning and innovation.