Grant Specialist II; Remote; Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences

## Grant Specialist II (Remote) - Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences Apply:
Fully Remote:
Washington University Medical Campus:
Full time:
Posted Today:
JR97691#
** Location
* * Remote, US#
** Scheduled Hours
** 37.5#
** Position Summary
** The Grant Specialist II supports Principal Investigators throughout the pre-award stage of sponsored projects, including proposal preparation and submission, just-in-time requests, and compliance. The GS II also supports post-award activities including fund management and agency reports.#
** Job Description
**** Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

** Proposal/Grant Management:
* Works with graduate student and faculty Principal Investigators (PIs) in fellowship and training grant proposal preparation and submission, compiling and submitting the entire grant according to established agency/university guidelines.
* Gathers information for non-technical proposal components as needed.
* Serves as liaison between PIs, the Division of Biology and Biomedical Sciences (DBBS), and Department Administrators (DAs). Stays current on federal and university developments regarding research administration and complex regulations.
* Compiles and ensures accurate regulatory compliance of necessary data collected from various sources.
* Enters grant budgeting documents on line, as needed.
* Obtains PI and institutional signatures for proposal submissions.

Award Management:
* Provides internal notice of award (NOA), including sponsor award documents, to Sponsored Projects Accounting (SPA) and the PI, noting any special terms and conditions.
* Monitors and works with PI to submit annual agency reports (e.g., Research Performance Progress Reports/RPPRs).
* Coordinates post award with SPA to ensure accurate and timely budget set up.
* Responsible for grant closure and forms processing.

Research Compliance:
* Coordinates the necessary support with internal and external requests for grant-related information (i.e. current biosketches, trainee information, and human/animal protocol approvals, other support).Research Reporting:
* Enters and maintains online database of grants submitted, awarded, rejected, etc.

Post-Award

Activities:

* Acts to resolve accounting issues and manage year-end process.
* Works with PIs to provide fund management and make any necessary budgetary changes.
* Approves purchasing documents and provides guidance on appropriate expenditures according to specific grant policies.

Performs other duties as assigned.  
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* Working Conditions:

** Job Location/Working Conditions
* Normal office environment.
* May have some travel to conferences or training.

Physical Effort
* Typically sitting at desk or table.
* Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.

Equipment
* Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.#
** Required Qualifications
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* Education:

** Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
** Certifications****/Professional Licenses****:
** No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
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* Work Experience:

** Relevant Experience (2 Years)
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* Skills:

** Not Applicable
** Driver's License:
** A driver's license is not required for this position.#
** More About This Job**##

Preferred Qualifications
* Knowledge of RMS (Research Management System).
* Knowledge of agency guidelines.#
** Preferred Qualifications
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* Education:

** No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
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