Associate Director, Post Award Services, Division of Research & Innovation

Wayne State University, United States

Updated: about 22 hours ago
Location: Detroit, MICHIGAN

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Associate Director, Post Award Services, Division of Research & Innovation 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.


Position Purpose:

To manage the operations of a team within the post-award services division of Sponsored Program Administration. This position supervises a staff of individuals responsible for all aspects of award administration and sponsored project reporting.

Essential Functions:

Assigns, analyzes, and reviews work completed by staff, including financial reports, award establishment, modification and close-out activities, etc.

Oversee award administration from award setup through closeout; ensures financial and other agency reporting requirements are met.

Monitors status of outstanding reports to ensure compliance with agency due dates.

Acts as liaison between University personnel and representatives from sponsoring agencies regarding interpretation of guidelines, compliance issues, etc.

Performs personnel management functions including interviews, hiring and promotion recommendations, training, performance appraisals, etc.

Assesses workload issues and distribution of assignments via continual monitoring of workload and organizational issues.

Represents Sponsored Program Administration by attendance and presentation at various University forums.

Other duties as assigned.


Minimum Qualifications:

 Education:    Bachelor’s degree

       Degree in Business Administration with a major in accounting or related field.

Experience:   Specialist (minimum 5 years of job-related experience)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Planning/OrganizationalSkills - prioritizesandplansworkactivities forateam; manages project teamactivities; adapts to changing conditions and priorities.

AnalyticalSkills - ability to analyze financial orother quantitative data; detect and interpret errors or discrepancies; solve complex problems.

Management Skills - manages workflow and adjusts when necessary; assesses prioritiesand communicateswithstaff;providesassistancewhen necessary.

Communication skills- strong writtenandverbalcommunication skills;strong customer service skills.

Team Building - develops subordinates'skills and encourages growth; encourages sense of positive affiliation among staff members.

Computerskills-proficientinMicrosoftOfficeapplications,Bannersystem,and Cognos reporting tools.


School/College/Division:

Division of Research & Innovation


Primary Department:

H0912 - Sponsored Program Administration


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

Funding/Salary Information:
  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Annual Salary: To be determined

Working Conditions:

Normal office environment.


Job Openings:
  • Number of openings: 1
  • Reposted position: No

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.


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