Contracts and Grants Specialist - Office of Research

Department: Office of Research

Campus

Location:

Wichita, KS - WSU Main Campus

Hire Type: Full Time

Pay: Position range begins at $27.36 per hour and is commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule: Typically, 8:00AM – 5:00PM, Monday – Friday.

Work is performed on-site and in person.

Export Compliance Requirement: This position requires accessto EAR or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required tobe eligible for employment under U.S. export control laws and mustmeet the requirement of being a “U.S. Citizen”.

In this role, you will provide comprehensive pre-award support forprimarily grant and contract applications submitted on behalf of Wichita State University. Are you a problem solver? Enjoy the challenge of multiple projects and meeting their deadlines? This position will be responsible for the development, implementation and oversight of pre-award grant and contract functions, including ensuring all applications comply with sponsor and University guidelines, and State and Federal rules and regulations.

In thisrole, you will be part of a team that makes it possible for Wichita State and our industry partners to conduct research and projects that will improve and change the community of Wichita, health,education, and technology for Kansas, the US and possibly theworld!

Writes, reviews, and negotiates contracts pertaining to grants,sponsored research, service activities and other initiatives.

Facilitates grant proposal development and fund sourcing as well ascampus training efforts. Researches and interprets regulations,guidelines, and standards and oversees the processing or contracts and/or grants.

Writes, reviews, and negotiates contracts, grants, and othersponsored awards. Reviews, assembles, and submits proposals onbehalf of the University. Delivers education and guidance tofaculty, research staff, departments, and administrators in 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 ofthe contract and/or grant lifecycle.

Advises leadership regardingpotential conflicts of interest and time and dispute resolutions. Assists with the production of reports, proposals, and analyses forthe University and for federal, state, educational, and otherfunding and regulatory agencies. Collects and prepares required documentation for proposals and contracts. Develops and reviewsbudget pertaining to the sponsored awards.

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

Proficiency in negotiation and contract negotiation techniquessufficient 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 highoutput when working autonomously.

Ability to provide excellent customer service.

Ability to multi-task with a common-sense approach toprioritizing.

Advanced grammar and writing, excellent verbal, interpersonal,analytical and communication skills.

Ability to remain in a stationary position.

Ability to operate acomputer and other office equipment including but not limited tophone, printers, copiers, and calculators.

Ability to communicate with others and accurately exchange information.