Grants and Contracts Manager | College of Medicine

Washington State University • Spokane, WA

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About The Position

The Grants and Contracts Manager works in the Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine Research Administration Office and directs or controls program operations, including resource allocation and program results. The role provides administrative and financial oversight to the Vice Dean and Director for pre- and post-award grants and contracts activities, including grant review and submission, funds management and renewal documentation, effort reporting, financial reconciliations, and final award closure.

As the senior pre- and post-award grants management and research finance representative for the College of Medicine, the manager supports efficient operations of research grant and contract activities and ensures compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements. This is a full-time, permanent, 12-month position based at WSU’s Spokane campus. A hybrid or regionally remote arrangement may be possible and can be discussed if selected for an interview. Overtime eligibility depends on final salary placement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or a related field; relevant education and experience may be substituted for the education requirement on a year-for-year basis.
• Four years of experience managing grants and/or contracts, or closely related experience, including at least one year of supervisory experience.
• Demonstrated computer software skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, and Access.
• Knowledge of database administration tools, electronic proposal systems, and related software.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and sponsor regulations and guidelines pertaining to contract and grant administration.
• Knowledge of grant and contract methods and procedures.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Previous higher education experience in pre- and/or post-award grants and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award activities.
• Manage post-award budget management and analysis.
• Administer grants and contracts.
• Carry out project management responsibilities.
• Supervise staff.
• Manage post-award activities related to effort and cost-sharing.
• Provide oversight of grant and contract activities, including grant review and submission, funds management, renewal documentation, effort reporting, financial reconciliations, and final award closure.
• Ensure research grant and contract activities meet institutional, state, and federal compliance requirements.

Benefits

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

What This Job Offers

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