Remote Research Grants Administrator

Washington University in St. Louis; St. Louis (MO); Remote; USD 66,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Grants Administrator to oversee pre-award and post-award activities for sponsored projects. You will support faculty and staff through proposal preparation, budgeting, and compliance, while coordinating subawards and contract transfers.

The role includes sophisticated grant management, data reporting, and collaboration with SPAs across departments to ensure timely and accurate submissions and financial tracking.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education/experience required.
• 4+ years of grants administration experience.
• Knowledge of sponsor guidelines and agency requirements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage pre-award grant activities and proposal submissions.
• Coordinate post-award budgeting, payroll sourcing, and fund tracking.
• Ensure compliance with agency guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare monthly financial reports and liaise with PIs and senior leadership.
• Manage subawards and contract transfers.

Skills

Grant Administration

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Analytical Thinking

Adobe Acrobat

Regulatory Compliance

Oral Communications

Written Communications

Interpersonal Communication

Learning New Technologies

Learning Systems

Deadline Management

Computer Literacy

IBM Cognos Analytics

Workday Software

S2S systems

SUBS system

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

S2S systems

SUBS system

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Grants Administrator to oversee pre-award and post-award activities for sponsored projects. You will support faculty and staff through proposal preparation, budgeting, and compliance, while coordinating subawards and contract transfers.

The role includes sophisticated grant management, data reporting, and collaboration with SPAs across departments to ensure timely and accurate submissions and financial tracking.