University of Washington

Grant Manager

University of Washington$80K — $101K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in grants management
  • Experience with pre-award and post-award research grant activities
  • Knowledge of federal grant and contract policies and procedures
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills for creating complex spreadsheets
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage financial and administrative components of sponsored research projects
  • Liaise with PIs, sponsors, and university offices regarding research portfolio
  • Oversee outgoing subawards and prepare budget requests
  • Ensure compliance with regulations and project deliverables
  • Assist with proposal preparation and budget development for pre-award activities

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match
  • Generous paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development opportunities
  • Supportive work culture promoting diversity and inclusion
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Department of Biostatistics has an outstanding opportunity for a Grant Manager to join their team.

About this Opportunity

The Grant Manager is responsible for the post-award activities of their assigned research portfolio. In collaboration with principal investigators (PIs), sponsor agencies, research partners, and university research support offices, the Grant Manager ensures sponsored research awards are received, budgeted, and expended effectively and efficiently in compliance with all regulations, policies, and procedures.

This position is hybrid with two days per week of in-person work in the new Hans Rosling Center for Population Health on the Seattle campus. There is also a possibility for 100% remote work.

Key Responsibilities

  • Financial grant management (50%):

    • Oversee and manage financial and administrative components of sponsored research projects for the assigned research portfolio, including forecasting and tracking budget expenditures.

    • Provide support to PIs for non-scientific sponsored research project operations. Meet with PIs to review financial reports.

    • Serve as liaison for the assigned research portfolio with sponsors, subawardees, and central university offices, and departments.

  • Financial management (35%)

    • Manage outgoing subaward process for assigned research portfolio budgets. Prepare internal UW sub-budget requests and monitor activity of sub-budgets.

    • Prepare advance budget requests, extension requests and restricted carryforward release requests as needed.

  • Compliance management (10%)

    • Ensure that research deliverables are met; that projects comply with sponsor, federal, state and university laws and regulations, including requirements identified in award agreements; and that projects abide by UW financial management systems and controls.

  • Pre-award grant management (5%)

    • Assist and provide backup to the department9s Pre-award Administrator for assigned portfolio projects, ensuring a timely and accurate proposal in accordance with all university, sponsor, and department requirements. Liaise with PI and project managers on proposal budget development, budget justifications etc.

Required Qualifications

To be considered for this opportunity your application must demonstrate you meet both the minimum qualifications and additional qualifications listed below. Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field.

  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in grants management.

Additional Qualifications

  • Experience managing pre-award and post-award research grant activities, demonstrating extensive knowledge of federal grant and contract policies and procedures.

  • Ability to explain complex regulatory, budgetary, and financial information to people in a broad range of roles.

  • Skilled in using Microsoft Excel to create and use complex spreadsheets.

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with NIH contracts.

  • Knowledge of University of Washington financial systems, fiscal policies and procedures, including those related to grants and contracts.

About the Team

The Department of Biostatistics in the University of Washington School of Public Health is recognized as one of the top Biostatistics departments in the country. Comprised of 31 full-time faculty addressing leading edge public health questions, the department makes major contributions in the areas of research methodology and data analysis. The Department of Biostatistics is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming and inclusive. Our goal is to foster a place of learning and working where all members can thrive and where diversity is recognized and celebrated.

As a member of the Department of Biostatistics admin/fiscal team, you will interact with faculty, students, and staff from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. In addition to the faculty, there are over 60 graduate-level student employees who assist the faculty with research and teaching. You will also work closely with department human resources, communications, IT, and academic services staff.

Learn more about our department here: .

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

Pay Range Minimum:

$80,172.00 annual

Pay Range Maximum:

$101,448.00 annual

Other Compensation:

-

Benefits:

For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?

This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit:

Not Applicable

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