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Research Administration Manager Internal Medicine Wayne State

Onsite · Detroit, Michigan
Posted August 9, 2026
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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

Salary Insight

Salary not disclosed in listing

Location

Typeonsite
LocationDetroit, Michigan

Required Skills

Project ManagementLeadershipGrant AdministrationBudgetingCommunication SkillsMicrosoft Office
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