Senior Grants & Contracts Strategist – Remote

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,052 - 67,285; Full time

Job summary

Wichita State University is seeking a senior pre-award specialist to provide comprehensive support for grant and contract applications. The role includes developing and overseeing pre-award functions, ensuring compliance with sponsor, university, state, and federal rules, and collaborating with industry partners to advance research and community impact.

The ideal candidate negotiates complex contracts, supports budget development, and guides campus teams through proposals and awards to ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Two years of experience in proposal development, research compliance, or contract drafting at a university, government agency, or complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Writes, reviews, and negotiates complex contracts, grants, and other sponsored awards.
• Reviews, assembles, and submits complex proposals on behalf of the University.
• Delivers education and guidance to faculty, researchers, departments and administrators in development of competitive proposals and award administration.

Skills

Negotiation

Contract negotiation

Microsoft Office

Communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Written communication

Analytical

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wichita State University is seeking a senior pre-award specialist to provide comprehensive support for grant and contract applications. The role includes developing and overseeing pre-award functions, ensuring compliance with sponsor, university, state, and federal rules, and collaborating with industry partners to advance research and community impact.

The ideal candidate negotiates complex contracts, supports budget development, and guides campus teams through proposals and awards to ensure