Grant and Contract Specialist

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

As the Grants and Contract Specialist in the Office of Research, you will be responsible for the database management of the University’s electronic grant research program. You will provide the initial review and routing of all proposals and award documents that are routed through the Office of Research Support and Operations on behalf of Washington State University (WSU) and will receipt and disseminate all communications from sponsored agencies, all WSU units including Sponsored Program Services, faculty, and departmental research administrators. You will also submit proposals to various federal and non-federal agencies, as well as, prepare reports for the Associate Vice President for Research. Additional Information: This is a full time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $3,925 to $5,271 | Range 44 (Steps A-M) | Successful candidates are typically hired at the beginning of the salary range and receive scheduled salary increment increases in accordance with WAC 357-28 . In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes paid sick and vacation leave; paid holidays; medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents; retirement; deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts; training and development; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for Classified staff and Total Compensation .

Requirements

• High School graduation or equivalent
• Five (5) years of experience in office, secretarial, bookkeeping, accounting or general administrative work, which includes one (1) year full-time experience working in grants and contracts; OR equivalent education/experience
• Demonstrated computer software skills, specifically Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s Degree in business or relevant field
• At least one (1) year of experience working in a university setting
• Experience working with grants, proposals, and awards
• Two (2) years of experience creating and managing databases

Responsibilities

• Database management of the University’s electronic grant research program
• Provide the initial review and routing of all proposals and award documents that are routed through the Office of Research Support and Operations on behalf of Washington State University (WSU)
• Receipt and disseminate all communications from sponsored agencies, all WSU units including Sponsored Program Services, faculty, and departmental research administrators
• Submit proposals to various federal and non-federal agencies
• Prepare reports for the Associate Vice President for Research

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation, optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees