Grant Specialist II; Remote - Neurosurgery

Position Summary

The Taylor Family Department of Neurosurgery seeks a Grant Specialist II to join its Research Administration team. This remote position requires attendance at on‑campus meetings monthly.

• Manage pre‑award proposal activities: work with faculty on preparation, budgeting, justifications, regulatory compliance, and submission.
• Serve as liaison among Chair, faculty, and department administrators.
• Coordinate submission workflow, obtain pricing quotes, and monitor regulatory compliance.
• Prepare and review agency forms, enter budgeting documents, and secure signatures.
• Initiate subaward setup and coordinate transfer of grants into WashU system.
• Provide internal award notification, support annual agency reports, and revise budgets with Post‑Award unit.
• Maintain online database of grant status and track reporting requirements.
• Oversee grant closeout: submit final reports, invention statements, and delinquent reporting.
• Assist senior leadership with special projects.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience; a combination of education and work experience may substitute.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant grant administration experience.
• Knowledge of RMS, SUBS, and agency guidelines is preferred.
• Skills:
  
  Accounting, Adobe Acrobat, Analytical Thinking, Computer Literacy, Deadline Management, Grant Administration, Grant Proposals, Microsoft Office suite, and communication skills.
• Driver’s license not required.

• Salary: $53,100 – $90,600 annually
• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 holidays, and sick time
• Competitive health insurance, free Metro transit U‑Pass, 403(b) retirement plan with base contributions
• Wellness programs and mental health resources
• Family leave, tuition assistance, and caregiver leave

Washington University in St.Louis is committed to equal employment opportunity. The University’s policy provides equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.