Manager, Research Administration, Oncology – Pre-Award

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedManager, Research Administration, Oncology – Pre-Awardat 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):

Manage the pre award grant and contract administration activity for the department. With the Sponsored Program Administration (SPA) department, represents the department to agencies that provide grant and contract funding. Assess and address the research support needs of the faculty and their staff throughout the entire grant life cycle. Collaborate with other departments, schools, colleges and divisions (SCDs) in WSU, other universities, as well as external organizations. Responsible for financial and budgeting for the department grants and contracts. Assists faculty and staff with monitoring and fulfilling the obligations of both internally and externally funded grants and contracts, to stay within budget, and to ensure compliance of the awards. Serves as the primary technical and administrative resource for pre award activities within the department. Possesses signature authority for grants and SPA. Reports to the Associate Director, with additional oversight by the Director, Oncology.

Plan, manage, develop, oversee and implement pre award activities within the Department of Oncology. Sets goals, develops strategic plans and implements programs to provide streamlined and effective administrative support for sponsored funding. Performs needs assessment to evaluate effectiveness of current systems. Assist with formulating policies, procedures and processes to improve research operations of the department. Develop and implement related changes or adjustments. Conduct cost/benefit analysis especially pertaining to cost sharing of research projects.

Lead the development and implementation of research tools, resources, processes and policy manuals for the department. Train professional staff (e.g. Grant/Contract Administrators, Administrative Assistants, etc.) throughout the department in appropriate methods and procedures pertaining to grant and contract awards management. Make presentations and develop tools and manuals to advance staff expertise. Evaluate the effectiveness of the training and make appropriate changes/adjustments. Evaluate staff progress and make recommendations.

Oversee compliance of pre award policies and procedures. Assist, monitor, process and review in a timely manner cost sharing submissions, cost share accounts, accounts in suspense, change in labor distribution and redistribution, P.I. effort reporting and close-out documents for sponsored projects and industry related grants and contracts. Perform audits on grants/contracts and perform adequate account reconciliations complying with award. Assist in transfers of grants to/from WSU or transition of PI. Oversee asset inventory process for grants.

Provide overall leadership and direction to staff. Set expectations & focus, assign duties, delegate responsibilities, evaluate activities, prepare performance appraisals & professional development plans. Provide coaching, mentoring and teaching. Manage the administrative process for assigned staff including hiring, promotions, terminations, disciplinary procedures, and salary adjustments.

Provide ongoing performance feedback, goal setting, and development plans for staff. Plan for future staffing needs. Provide timely communications to staff.

Provide management reports on grant proposals and funded grants for management decision making purposes. Maintain a college database. Prepare a wide variety of statistical and administrative reports and analysis, summaries, surveys and questionnaires regarding program activities.

Serve as a resource to faculty and other staff within the department by providing information and guidance on appropriate use of sponsored project funds. Serve as a primary liaison between principal investigators, SOM Business Office and SPA to identify and resolve problems and answer inquiries regarding university or funding agency guidelines, policies and procedures. Attend conferences, workshops and informational development seminars and keep abreast of current trends and practices pertaining to post award administration. Attend meetings held by the SOM and SPA related to grants.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor's degree Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as business, accounting, finance. Master’s degree preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience: Expert (established subject matter expert, 7+ years experience) Minimum seven years’ of progressive experience and responsibility in research administration required. Demonstration of strong leadership as well as organizational and administrative skills related to research administration in a complex academic research institution is also required. Must have considerable experience and knowledge in grant and contract administration including University information systems, pre-award activity, post-award activity, federal cost principles, research compliance, and knowledge of federal agency practices, regulations and policies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Ability to independently manage a variety of projects while ensuring appropriate tracking, quality control, follow-up and multiple deadlines are met. Strong time management.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Proven ability to provide organization leadership to coordinate complex and distributed work activities to meet key goals and foster best business practices.

MANAGEMENT SKILLS: Ability to work with others and make appropriate interventions to ensure work flow is efficient, adequate resources are available and compliance with University policy and procedure. Ability to set and implement a self-directed agenda. Consensus building skills. Excellent ability to prioritize work assignments to meet deadlines. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with all levels of management in organizations throughout the University. Must be prepared to make oral and written presentations.

OPERATIONS: Demonstrated ability to effectively plan and manage projects and facility needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIP: Ability to plan and set strategic direction efforts and the ability to work and lead a variety of people and situations. Need to be able to articulate the mission of Wayne State University and the EACPHS and its constituencies.

TEAM-BUILDING SKILLS: Foster collaborations across a wide span of control including motivating individuals and groups to collectively meet common objectives.

RESULTS ORIENTATION: Demonstrated skills and a track record for achieving expected program outcomes within given budgetary or resource parameters.

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS: Develops alternative approaches and ideas. Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner. Ability to creatively address issues and find workable and effective solutions

PLANNING/ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS: Develops strategies to achieve organizational goals. Prioritizes and plans work activities; adapts for changing conditions.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS: Ability to interact and articulate sensitively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators in a multicultural and diverse community. Excellent written and oral communication skills.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficient in Microsoft Office and Windows-based computer applications.

ANALYTICAL SKILLS: Ability to interpret and analyze financial reports or other quantitative reports and compile data if necessary, in clear and concise format for management decision making.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0632 - Oncology

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum:

• Salary hire maximum:

Working conditions:

Work is performed predominantly in an office environment.

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.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.