Research Administration Manager Internal Medicine Wayne State
Overview
The Department of Internal Medicine seeks a skilled Manager, Research Administration at Wayne State University. This full-time onsite position offers competitive compensation and benefits. Responsibilities include leading grant and contract administration ensuring compliance and supporting faculty and staff across the grant lifecycle.
What You'll Do11
- 1Lead pre and post award activities within the Department of Internal Medicine
- 2Set expectations and delegate duties to staff members
- 3Conduct cost sharing analyses and manage accounts in suspense
- 4Perform audits on grants and contracts to verify reconciliation
- 5Oversee asset inventory and manage grant transfers
- 6Provide statistical reports and maintain department databases
- 7Serve as primary liaison between faculty and Sponsored Program Administration
- 8Develop training programs and mentor professional staff
- 9Prepare management reports on grant proposals and funded projects
- 10Attend conferences and stay current with research administration trends
- 11Supervise additional staff hired for grant administration
Requirements7
- 1Bachelor's degree in Business Accounting Finance with Master's preferred
- 2Minimum seven years of progressive research administration experience
- 3Expertise in grant and contract administration including federal cost principles
- 4Strong leadership and organizational skills with proven project management abilities
- 5Excellent communication and analytical capabilities for financial reporting
- 6Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications
- 7Background check required prior to employment
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