Pre-Award Grant Coordinator: Budgets & Proposals

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Paid vacation leave

Employee tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Job summary

Washington State University seeks a Pre-Award Grant Coordinator in the CAHNRS Office of Research to handle pre-award activities for faculty and PIs. You will assist in development, budgets, and timely submission of proposals, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple offices and cross-functional teams. You will prepare budgets, review documents for accuracy, and advise on administrative requirements and revisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 18 quarter credits or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting or 2+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in grants administration and compliance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award activities for grants and contracts in CAHNRS Office of Research.
• Assist PIs in proposal development, budgets, andJust-In-Time submissions.
• Review sponsor guidelines, budgets, and overhead rates for accuracy.
• Coordinate biosketches, facilities, and resources documents for proposals.
• Provide training on grant post-award management and related processes.

Skills

Grants administration

Budgeting

Deadlines management

English communication

Interpersonal skills

Spreadsheet proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree with accounting coursework

2+ years of relevant professional experience

Tools

Excel

Job description

Washington State University seeks a Pre-Award Grant Coordinator in the CAHNRS Office of Research to handle pre-award activities for faculty and PIs. You will assist in development, budgets, and timely submission of proposals, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university guidelines.

The role emphasizes collaboration with multiple offices and cross-functional teams. You will prepare budgets, review documents for accuracy, and advise on administrative requirements and revisions.