Grants Manager: Complex Research Funding & Compliance

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Washington is seeking a Grants Manager in Seattle to oversee pre-award and post-award activities for complex research grants. The role requires managing multi-million dollar proposals, developing budgets, and ensuring timely submissions to sponsors.

You will interface with UW offices and external funders while supporting faculty and research staff. Responsibilities include financial forecasting, budget monitoring, and preparing required reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Program Management or related field with four years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated fiscal management experience.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Pre-Award: Manage preparation and submission of grant proposals and budgets.
• Post-Award: Provide administrative support and manage complex fiscal records.
• Program Compliance: Ensure compliance with sponsor, federal, state, and UW policies.

Skills

Fiscal management

Independent work

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Program Management or related field

Tools

SAGE

Workday

Award Portal

Job description

University of Washington is seeking a Grants Manager in Seattle to oversee pre-award and post-award activities for complex research grants. The role requires managing multi-million dollar proposals, developing budgets, and ensuring timely submissions to sponsors.

You will interface with UW offices and external funders while supporting faculty and research staff. Responsibilities include financial forecasting, budget monitoring, and preparing required reports.