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Grant and Contract Officer IV, Part-Time


Job Location:

Detroit, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: m 21194 - 21194
Posted: 23 September 2026 (3 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 21 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Grant and Contract Officer IV Part-Time

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Grant and Contract Officer IV Part-Time 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:

The Grant and Contract Officer IV is responsible for providing expertise and guidance to principal investigators faculty and other staff members through the required cycle of grants contracts or subcontracts. Serves as the liaison between principal investigators sponsors other Sponsored Program Administration teams collaborators and/or other involved parties.

Essential Functions:

Collaborate with principal investigators sponsors faculty university staff and/or collaborators in grant or contract initiatives. Assist with grant or contract preparation and submission making necessary revisions and ensuring proposal accuracy completeness and timeliness. Provide expertise and guidance ensuring grant and contract adherence to sponsor government and/or University requirements. Serve as the Universitys Authorized Organizational Representative and authorize grant and contract proposal submissions.

Create monitor and maintain funds and sub funds in the award and financial systems ensuring information is accurate complete coded correctly and timely.

Report award information to the Board of Governors by maintaining computerized databases for information storage retrieval and report preparation.

Serve as the liaison between principal investigators sponsors other Sponsored Program Administration teams collaborators and/or other involved parties. Field and respond to requests accordingly.

Perform related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelors degree

Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in accounting business or related field. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Experience: Intermediated (3 to 4 years job-related experience).

Three to five years experience working in grant and/or contract administration including grant or general accounting. Experience in higher education grant administration preferred.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of grant and/or contract administration best practices.

Ability to interpret and apply grant and contract sponsor University and departments requirements and/or policies.

Ability to exercise sound judgment.

Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and work independently.

Ability to communicate professionally and effectively orally and in writing.

Ability to effectively negotiate.

Proficient Microsoft Excel and computer software/databases skills.

School/College/Division:

The Division of Research & Innovation

Primary Department:

H0912 - Sponsored Program Administration

Employment Type:
  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Fractional Time
  • Job category: Staff/Administrative
Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Hourly Wage
  • Hourly rate: To be determined
  • Salary minimum: $17661
  • Salary hire maximum: $21194

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.


Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority


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