Strategic Pre-Award Grants Leader (Research Admin)

University of Washington Medical Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Washington Department of Epidemiology seeks a Pre-Award Grants Manager (Temporary) to lead and execute pre-award research administration for its portfolio on the Seattle campus. You will work with PIs, sponsor agencies, and UW offices to prepare budgets, proposals, and justifications, ensuring compliance and orderly submission.

Responsibilities span process improvement, complex budgeting, and documentation across the grant lifecycle, with guidance to faculty and collaboration

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Research Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in research administration with complex budgets and sub-awards.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders and manage multiple projects.
• Experience with federal sponsors (NIH, DOD, CDC) and nonfederal sponsors.
• Proficiency with MS Office and UW grants systems (SAGE, Grants.gov, eRA Commons).

Responsibilities

• Lead pre-award activities including budgets, proposals, and timelines.
• Ensure compliance with sponsor and UW policies and regulations.
• Coordinate with PIs, collaborators, and sponsor portals for submissions.
• Prepare JIT materials and manage award setup and subawards.
• Train and guide faculty on pre-award processes and UW policy.

Skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

Budget/financial acumen

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAGE

Grants.gov

eRA Commons

MS Office Suite

Workday Finance (UW)

Job description

The University of Washington Department of Epidemiology seeks a Pre-Award Grants Manager (Temporary) to lead and execute pre-award research administration for its portfolio on the Seattle campus. You will work with PIs, sponsor agencies, and UW offices to prepare budgets, proposals, and justifications, ensuring compliance and orderly submission.

Responsibilities span process improvement, complex budgeting, and documentation across the grant lifecycle, with guidance to faculty and collaboration