Grant and Contract Administrator

Responsibilities

• Independently manage the administration of research proposal submissions and award review.
• Reviewing budgets, leading departmental staff and faculty system-wide.
• Negotiating revisions to contracts.
• Developing and implementing processes and procedures related to research support.
• Responsible for program results and must regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion in the area of proposal submission and award review.
• Ensuring that all proposals and accepted awards follow applicable regulations and WSUpolicies and procedures.
• Ensuring that the needs and priorities of the University are met.
• Minimizing the risk to the University to the extent practicable.
• Draft and negotiate award agreements, contract agreements, and their respective amendments issued to subrecipients under federal and non-federal grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

• A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization.
• Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Three (3) years Grants and Contract Administration experience.
• Experience may include processing, negotiating, and/or the administration of agreements with funding agencies, including but not limited to the federal government, businesses, non‑profit associations, state governments, Indian Tribes, or private philanthropic foundations or outgoing sub‑award/sub‑contract agreements.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Ability to think critically and use good judgment.
• Strong analytical skills.