Grant Specialist I (Remote) - Infectious Diseases

Washington University in St. Louis

1d • $25 - $39 • Remote

About The Position

The Grant Specialist I will play a vital role in the sponsored project life cycle for the Project ARK/Ryan White team. This includes ensuring that research proposals adhere to sponsor guidelines and are successfully submitted. They will also support faculty, program directors, and staff through pre-award and post-award stages of sponsored projects, including proposal preparation and compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Relevant Experience (1 Year)

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Research Management System (RMS), SUBS System, and agency guidelines.
• Accounting
• Adobe Acrobat
• Analytical Thinking
• Computerized Accounting
• Computer Literacy
• Deadline Management
• Grant Administration
• Grant Applications
• Interpersonal Communication
• Learning New Technologies
• Maintaining Composure
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft Office
• Oral Communications
• Workday Software
• Written Communication

Responsibilities

• Proposal/Grant Management including preparation and submission to ensure guidelines and terms and conditions are met
• Award Management for Ryan White awards including providing internal NOAs, award set up, and submission of required award reports.
• Research Compliance including coordinating the necessary support with internal and external requests for grant-related information.
• Assist with some post award activities such as resolving accounting issues, managing year-end processes, overseeing fund management, reviewing and approving purchases, and coordinating with purchasing processes to ensure appropriate expenditures and justifications are completed.
• Other duties as assigned including attendance at program meetings and assisting with other administrative duties as necessary.
• Work collaboratively with program managers and QI team to ensure that pre-award and post-award components are in alignment with goals
• Completion of expense reporting and auditing of award fiscal components to ensure justification and compliance for all expenses.
• Establish partnerships with vendors, following procurement policy and procedures, and ensure that vendors are meeting contractual needs for the award program

Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.
• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!
• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level