Grant/Contract Officer IV - College of Nursing

Wayne State University•Detroit, MI

4d•$70,644 - $84,774•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Graduation from a college or university in business administration or related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
Proficient in the use of complex administrative system software/databases.
Strong written and oral communications skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.
Experience in higher education or nonprofit environment, preferred.
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.

Responsibilities

Reviewing and negotiating incoming contracts for clinical trial activity.
Coordinating and submitting contract proposals.
Determining if contracts need to be reviewed by the Office of the General Counsel.
Collaborating with principal investigators and research administrators to ensure compliance with Wayne State University policy and all relevant federal regulations.
Serving as the Sponsored Program Administration liaison to the Office of the General Counsel and affiliated institutions.
Reviewing, editing, and negotiating 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.
Functioning as the primary liaison with Office of General Counsel and other affiliated institutions for all clinical trial and confidentiality agreements.
Verifying proposals, and clinical trial budgets for completeness and general conformance with University, agency, and mandates of affiliated institutions.
Tracking and monitoring all contracts through each stage in the negotiation process, utilizing the COEUS negotiations module.
Providing data required for Researcher’s Dashboard to furnish Principal Investigators and administrator with the exact status of their contract negotiation.
Ensuring awards are properly recorded in Cayuse using the established parameters for clinical trials.
Serving as a primary resource to the University community in regard to the multiple facets of clinical trial contracting.
Providing e-proposal and budgetary training when necessary.
Presenting relevant topics and/or updates at quarterly Research Administrator meetings.
Performing related duties as assigned.