Pre-Award Grants Coordinator

Washington State University; Pullman (WA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave

Insurance package

Retirement plan

Tuition waiver

Job summary

Washington State University invites applications for a Pre-Award Grant Coordinator in Pullman. This full-time role supports the CAHNRS Grants Team, assisting PIs with proposal development, budgets, and timely submissions while ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies.

The position emphasizes developing budgets and coordinating substantiating documents, with expected strong English communication and analytic skills. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with accounting/budgeting coursework or equivalent experience.
• Strong written and oral English communication skills.
• Experience with grants administration and compliance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award activities for CAHNRS Grants Team using grant rules and regulations.
• Assist PIs in development, preparation, and submission of grant proposals.
• Ensure proposals meet sponsor/university guidelines and deadlines.
• Coordinate sub-award documents and budgets/budget justifications for proposals.
• Review budgets for sponsor requirements and overhead rates.
• Advise on administrative requirements and budget adjustments.
• Coordinate biosketches, facilities/documents, and routing with various offices.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Budget development & analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree incl. 18 quarter/12 semester hours in accounting/auditing/budgeting or 2 years relevant experience

Job description

Washington State University invites applications for a Pre-Award Grant Coordinator in Pullman. This full-time role supports the CAHNRS Grants Team, assisting PIs with proposal development, budgets, and timely submissions while ensuring compliance with sponsor and university policies.

The position emphasizes developing budgets and coordinating substantiating documents, with expected strong English communication and analytic skills. A relevant degree or equivalent experience is required.