Grant Lifecycle Specialist II

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 53,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation

Health insurance

Metro U-Pass transit

Tuition assistance

Paid holidays

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Grant Specialist II to support a portfolio of research-active faculty in a hybrid role based in St. Louis, MO.

Provides essential pre-award and post-award support, guiding awards through the research lifecycle, including budgeting, subawards, and invoicing for clinical trials. Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty and department admins, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing grant submissions using internal systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant Experience (2 Years) in grants or research administration preferred.
• Knowledge of RMS (Research Management System) and SUBS is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Oversees pre-award and post-award grant activities for sponsored projects.
• Manages budgeting, justifications, and protocol data for proposals.
• Coordinates subawards and invoicing for clinical trials.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and prepares agency forms for submission.
• Generates monthly financial reports and reconciles funds.

Skills

Accounting

Adobe Acrobat

Analytical Thinking

Computerized Accounting

Computer Literacy

Deadline Management

Grant Administration

IBM Cognos Analytics

Interpersonal Communication

Learning New Technologies

Maintaining Composure

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Microsoft OneNote

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Word

Oral Communications

Workday Software

Written Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

IBM Cognos Analytics

Workday Software

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Grant Specialist II to support a portfolio of research-active faculty in a hybrid role based in St. Louis, MO.

Provides essential pre-award and post-award support, guiding awards through the research lifecycle, including budgeting, subawards, and invoicing for clinical trials. Responsibilities include coordinating with faculty and department admins, ensuring regulatory compliance, and preparing grant submissions using internal systems.