Grants Manager: Pre- & Post-Award Research Funding

UW Advancement Careers; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

UW Advancement Careers is seeking a Grants Manager in Seattle to oversee pre- and post-award activities, budgets, and compliance for sponsored research at the University of Washington. You will coordinate with faculty, UW offices, and sponsors to ensure timely submissions and accurate reporting.

The role requires fiscal management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with UW systems like SAGE and Workday. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Seattle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Program Management or related field; four years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be forwarded to the Hiring Manager.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award proposals and budgets for grants and contracts.
• Submit proposals and award documents through SAGE.
• Guide faculty through UW deadlines for timely submissions.
• Monitor sponsor deadlines and report extensions as needed.
• Prepare and maintain compliance with funding agency regulations.

Skills

Fiscal management

Independent work

Deadline driven

Written & verbal comms

Interpersonal skills

Computer literacy

Excel

Diversity & inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Program Management

Tools

SAGE

Workday

Award Portal

Excel

Job description

UW Advancement Careers is seeking a Grants Manager in Seattle to oversee pre- and post-award activities, budgets, and compliance for sponsored research at the University of Washington. You will coordinate with faculty, UW offices, and sponsors to ensure timely submissions and accurate reporting.

The role requires fiscal management experience, strong communication skills, and proficiency with UW systems like SAGE and Workday. This is a full-time, on-site position based in Seattle.