Remote Senior Pre-Award Grants & Contracts Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Wichita (KS); Hybrid; USD 55,052 - 67,285; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a senior pre‑award administrator to support grant and contract applications. You will develop, implement and oversee pre‑award functions, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university guidelines and federal, state and university rules.

You will join a team enabling Wichita State University and partners to advance research and community impact across Kansas, the US and beyond by delivering robust proposal development and award administration.

Qualifications

• Experience with complex contracts and grant proposals.
• Proficient in negotiation, proposal and budget development.
• Strong writing, analytical and communication abilities.
• Ability to multi-task and coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Writes, reviews, and negotiates contracts, grants and sponsored awards.
• Assembles and submits complex proposals for the University.
• Provides guidance on proposal development, funding policies, and regulations.
• Researches and ensures compliance with laws, policies, and regulations in grant lifecycle.
• Advises leadership on conflicts of interest and time management.
• Produces reports, proposals, and analyses for various agencies.
• Collects and prepares required documentation for proposals and contracts.
• Develops and reviews budgets for sponsored awards.

Skills

Negotiation

Proposal development

Budget development

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Databases

IT tools

Job description

The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inc. seeks a senior pre‑award administrator to support grant and contract applications. You will develop, implement and oversee pre‑award functions, ensuring compliance with sponsor and university guidelines and federal, state and university rules.

You will join a team enabling Wichita State University and partners to advance research and community impact across Kansas, the US and beyond by delivering robust proposal development and award administration.