Grant & Contract Administrator - Research Ops (Hybrid)

Washington State University; Pullman, Northern (WA, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation

Paid holidays

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement plan

Employee tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks a Grant and Contract Administrator to independently manage research proposal submissions and award reviews. You will negotiate contracts and subawards, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement efficient processes within the Office of Research’s Research Support and Operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, several years in grants and contracts, and strong analytical and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to the area of specialization.
• Three (3) years of Grants and Contract Administration experience.
• Experience processing, negotiating, and administering agreements with funding agencies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to think critically and use good judgment.
• Strong analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage administration of research proposal submissions and award reviews.
• Lead departmental staff and faculty system-wide in grants and contracts.
• Negotiate revisions to contracts and draft award and subaward agreements.
• Develop and implement processes and procedures related to research support.
• Ensure compliance with university policies and applicable regulations.

Skills

Grants and Contracts Administration

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s or Professional degree (preferred)

Job description

Washington State University in Pullman, WA seeks a Grant and Contract Administrator to independently manage research proposal submissions and award reviews. You will negotiate contracts and subawards, ensure regulatory compliance, and implement efficient processes within the Office of Research’s Research Support and Operations.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree, several years in grants and contracts, and strong analytical and communication skills.