Grant/Contract Officer IV - College of Nursing

Grant/Contract Officer IV - College of Nursing

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Grant/Contract Officer IV - College of Nursing at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Grant/Contract Officer IV reports to the Associate Director, Sponsored Program Administration, Contract Administration and is responsible for reviewing and negotiating incoming contracts for clinical trial activity, coordinating and submitting contract proposals and determining if contracts need to be reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel. Collaborate with principal investigators and research administrators to ensure compliance with Wayne State University policy and all relevant federal regulations. Serves as the Sponsored Program Administration liaison to the Office of the General Counsel and affiliated institutions.

Review, edit, and negotiate contracts for clinical trials to ensure documentation that balances the interests of the sponsors with those of Wayne State University while preserving the mutual commitments and obligations of both parties. Review contracts to determine if further review by the Office of General Counsel is required.

Function as the primary liaison with Office of General Counsel and other affiliated institutions for all clinical trial and confidentiality agreements.

Verify proposals, and clinical trial budgets for completeness and general conformance with University, agency, and mandates of affiliated institutions.

Track and monitor all contracts through each stage in the negotiation process, utilizing the COEUS negotiations module. Provide data required for Researcher's Dashboard to furnish Principal Investigators and administrator with the exact status of their contract negotiation.

Ensure awards are properly recorded in Cayuse using the established parameters for clinical trials.

Serve as a primary resource to the University community in regard to the multiple facets of clinical trial contracting. Provide e-proposal and budgetary training when necessary. Present relevant topics and/or updates at quarterly Research Administrator meetings.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Graduation from a college or university in business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master's degree preferred.

Knowledge of research integrity and compliance requirements.

Considerable experience in preparing and reviewing grant proposals.

Considerable experience dealing with federal agencies and other funding sources.

Some experience in administering clinical trial grants and contracts.

Some experience in contract review and negotiations.

Experience in higher education or nonprofit environment, preferred.

Proficient in the use of complex administrative system software/databases.

Strong written and oral communications skills.

Preferred qualifications:

This specialized level requires a grasp of involved practices and precedents along with some specialized technical knowledge of clinical trial contract and grant processes, policy and regulations. Incumbents are required to apply procedures to differing sets of circumstances, demanding the search for new applications of procedures. Incumbents provide instruction and guidance to faculty and management policies and procedures of clinical trial grant/contract provisions. This classification is in Sponsored Programs Administration and reports to and receives work direction from a management level classification, i.e. Manager, Associate Director, Director, etc.

School/College/Division:

H15 - College of Nursing

Primary department:

H1503 - Nursing Staff, Students, & Other

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Full Time
• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: 70,644
• Salary hire maximum: 84,774

Working conditions:

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1
• Reposted position: No
• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)
• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.