Impactful Pre-Award Contracts & Grants Specialist

The Goddard School of Deerfield; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 56,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time professional for the Office of Research at Wichita State University. In this role, you’ll handle pre-award support for grant applications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and negotiate contracts. Strong negotiation skills and experience in proposal development are critical. The position offers a collaborative environment with a focus on advancing research within the community.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and six years of relevant experience. Proficiency in contract negotiation and commitment to excellent customer service are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six years of experience in proposal development or related field.

Responsibilities

• Write, review, and negotiate contracts and grants.
• Facilitate grant proposal development and fund sourcing.
• Deliver guidance to faculty in proposal development.

Skills

Negotiation

Proposal development

Contract drafting

Customer service

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a full-time professional for the Office of Research at Wichita State University. In this role, you’ll handle pre-award support for grant applications, ensuring compliance with regulations, and negotiate contracts. Strong negotiation skills and experience in proposal development are critical. The position offers a collaborative environment with a focus on advancing research within the community.

Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and six years of relevant experience. Proficiency in contract negotiation and commitment to excellent customer service are essential for this role.