Post-Award Grants Manager (Hybrid)

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid schedule

Job summary

The University of Washington's Bioengineering Department seeks a Grants Manager to provide expert post-award grants and contracts administration for a portfolio of sponsored projects totaling approximately $24 million in annual external funding.

The role supports faculty in managing award finances, reporting, and compliance with sponsor and university policies, while collaborating with central offices and external sponsors in a fast-paced research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field; 3+ years in research administration or sponsored programs.
• Strong Excel and financial reporting skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to interact with faculty, sponsors, and central offices.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Post-award administration for a portfolio of sponsored projects; ensure allowability, allocability, and reasonableness per policies.
• Monitor grant and sub-award statuses; manage budgets and communicate variances.
• Prepare sponsor and internal reports; provide monthly financial analyses to PIs and leadership.
• Oversee award closeout, cost-sharing, and subcontract administration in Workday.

Skills

Microsoft Office / Excel

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Multitasking / prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Research Administration / Accounting / Business

Tools

Workday Financials

SAGE

BI Portal / data warehouse

Job description

The University of Washington's Bioengineering Department seeks a Grants Manager to provide expert post-award grants and contracts administration for a portfolio of sponsored projects totaling approximately $24 million in annual external funding.

The role supports faculty in managing award finances, reporting, and compliance with sponsor and university policies, while collaborating with central offices and external sponsors in a fast-paced research environment.