Grants Proposal Specialist II - Pre-Award

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 37,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Grants Specialist to support pre-award activities, proposal preparation, budgeting, and compliance for sponsored projects. The role collaborates with faculty, chairs, and administrators to ensure timely submissions and accurate data handling.

The position involves coordinating with Post-award, OSRS, and SUBS systems, staying current on sponsor guidelines, and assisting with subaward processes as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant Experience (2 Years) required for the position.
• Knowledge of RMS (Research Management System) and SUBS is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Pre-award duties in response to proposal guidelines and terms.
• Manage budgeting and justifications for proposals; gather data for protocols and non-technical components.
• Coordinate submission with PI and ensure regulatory compliance of data.
• Prepare and review agency forms; enter budgeting documents online; obtain signatures for submissions.
• Monitor grants, assist with audits, and generate monthly financial reports.

Skills

Proposal budgeting

Grant management experience

Communication with PI

Regulatory compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

RMS

SUBS

Workday

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Grants Specialist to support pre-award activities, proposal preparation, budgeting, and compliance for sponsored projects. The role collaborates with faculty, chairs, and administrators to ensure timely submissions and accurate data handling.

The position involves coordinating with Post-award, OSRS, and SUBS systems, staying current on sponsor guidelines, and assisting with subaward processes as needed.