Impactful Grant Pre-Award Specialist

Remote; Pullman (WA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University in Pullman, WA, seeks a Pre-Award Grant Coordinator to manage pre-award activities for the CAHNRS Office of Research. You will assist faculty and PIs with grant proposals, budgets, and sub-awards while ensuring compliance with sponsor and university rules.

This full-time, permanent role is hybrid with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The position emphasizes attention to deadlines, accuracy, and cross-unit collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with accounting/budgeting coursework or two years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated grants administration or grants/contracts experience preferred
• Excellent written and oral English communication
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams on proposals and reviews

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award activities for grants and contracts for CAHNRS Office of Research
• Assist PIs in development, preparation, and submission of grant proposals
• Ensure proposals meet sponsor and university guidelines and deadlines
• Coordinate and review proposal elements for consistency and completeness
• Provide training on post-award management and related responsibilities

Skills

Grants administration

Budgeting

Data analysis

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting/budgeting coursework or 2 years experience

Job description

Washington State University in Pullman, WA, seeks a Pre-Award Grant Coordinator to manage pre-award activities for the CAHNRS Office of Research. You will assist faculty and PIs with grant proposals, budgets, and sub-awards while ensuring compliance with sponsor and university rules.

This full-time, permanent role is hybrid with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package. The position emphasizes attention to deadlines, accuracy, and cross-unit collaboration.