Grant and Contract Administrator

WSU

Grant and Contract Administrator independently managing research proposal submissions and awards at Washington State University. Ensures compliance and minimizes risks while developing processes for research support.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timePullman • Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $4,062 - $6,093 per monthWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently manage the administration of research proposal submissions and award review.
Reviewing budgets, leading departmental staff and faculty system-wide.
Negotiating revisions to contracts.
Developing and implementing processes and procedures related to research support.
Responsible for program results and must regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion in the area of proposal submission and award review.
Ensuring that all proposals and accepted awards follow applicable regulations and WSUpolicies and procedures.
Ensuring that the needs and priorities of the University are met.
Minimizing the risk to the University to the extent practicable.
Draft and negotiate award agreements, contract agreements, and their respective amendments issued to subrecipients under federal and non-federal grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts.

Requirements

What you’ll need

A Bachelor’s degree in a field relevant to area of specialization.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Three (3) years Grants and Contract Administration experience.
Experience may include processing, negotiating, and/or the administration of agreements with funding agencies, including but not limited to, the federal government, businesses, non-profit associations, state governments, Indian Tribes, or private philanthropic foundations or outgoing sub-award/sub-contract agreements.
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
Ability to think critically and use good judgment.
Strong analytical skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Grants AdministrationContract AdministrationBudget ReviewProposal SubmissionAward ReviewNegotiationProcess DevelopmentRegulatory ComplianceRisk ManagementAnalytical Skills

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsCritical ThinkingJudgmentLeadershipOrganizational Skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree