Office of Research Contracts and Grants Specialist

Work Schedule

Typically, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday to Friday. Work is performed on‑site and in person.

This position requires access to EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants must be eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the requirement of being a U.S. Citizen.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive pre‑award support for primarily grant and contract applications submitted on behalf of Wichita State University. You will manage multiple projects, meet their deadlines, and oversee the development, implementation, and compliance of pre‑award grant and contract functions.

Writes, reviews, and negotiates contracts pertaining to grants, sponsored research, service activities, and other initiatives. Facilitates grant proposal development, fund sourcing, and campus training efforts. Researches and interprets regulations, guidelines, and standards and oversees the processing of contracts and grants.

• Writes, reviews, and negotiates contracts, grants, and other sponsored awards.
• Reviews, assembles, and submits proposals on behalf of the University.
• Delivers education and guidance to faculty, research staff, departments, and administrators in the development of competitive proposals and award administration of projects as well as funding policies, rules, and regulations.
• Researches and facilitates compliance with University, state, and federal laws, policies, and regulations in the daily operations of the contract and/or grant lifecycle.
• Advises leadership regarding potential conflicts of interest and time and dispute resolutions.
• Assists with the production of reports, proposals, and analyses for the University and for federal, state, educational, and Other Funding And Regulatory Agencies
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• Collects and prepares required documentation for proposals and contracts.
• Develops and reviews budget pertaining to the sponsored awards.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) years of experience in proposal development, research compliance, contract drafting or related field; every 30 hours of college coursework can be substituted for one year of experience.

• Proficiency in negotiation and contract negotiation techniques sufficient to deal with high‑level business, industry, scientific, and/or government officials, or proficiency in proposal and budget development experience.
• Computer proficiencies to include word processing, spreadsheet, database, internet, and other forms of electronic communication.
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a team and maintain high output when working autonomously.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to multi‑task with a common‑sense approach to prioritizing.
• Advanced grammar and writing, excellent verbal, interpersonal, analytical, and communication skills.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Ability to operate a computer and other office equipment, including but not limited to phone, printers, copiers, and calculators.