Hybrid Grants Administrator — Pre/Post Award Lead

Washington University in St. Louis; Park (KS); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Research Administrator who acts as a communications leader with key stakeholders and drives multiple grant submissions and post‑award activities, ensuring sponsor guidelines are followed.

The role supports faculty, center directors, and staff through pre-award activities, including proposal preparation, submission, and compliance. Hybrid work with regular campus travel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 4 years grants administration experience.
• Master’s degree preferred; 2+ years post-award and payroll sourcing experience.
• Experience with pre-award, post-award processes, and federal sponsor guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Leads complex multi-funded clinical trial and research portfolios.
• Advises grant development and submission strategy.
• Oversees pre-award activities per sponsor guidelines.
• Manages post-award budgets and payroll sourcing in Workday.
• Ensures regulatory compliance and liaison with faculty and administrators.

Skills

Grants Administration

Regulatory Compliance

Budgeting

Workday Software

Microsoft Excel

Analytical Thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking an experienced Research Administrator who acts as a communications leader with key stakeholders and drives multiple grant submissions and post‑award activities, ensuring sponsor guidelines are followed.

The role supports faculty, center directors, and staff through pre-award activities, including proposal preparation, submission, and compliance. Hybrid work with regular campus travel is required.