Performs pre-award job duties in response to basic or moderately complex proposal guidelines and terms and conditions
Works with faculty in proposal preparation and submission
Assists with budgeting, analysis, and justifications for proposals; gathers information for protocols and non-technical proposal components as needed
Serves as liaison between the Chair, Faculty, and Department Administrators (DAs) / Business Managers
Stays current on federal and university developments regarding research administration and complex regulations
May coordinate the submission, work with PI to prepare budget, and obtain pricing quotes from other departments
Compiles and ensures accurate regulatory compliance of necessary data collected from various sources
Monitors and works with PI to submit annual agency reports (e.g., Research Performance Progress Reports/RPPRs)
Acts as liaison to accounting departments to resolve accounting issues and manage year-end process
Performs other duties as assigned

Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education
Relevant Experience (1 Year)
Knowledge of Research Management System (RMS), SUBS System, and agency guidelines
Skills: 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

Up to 22 days of vacation
10 recognized holidays
Sick time
Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
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!
4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child
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.

Grant Specialist I

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