Grant and Contract Administrator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on: October 18, 2026 If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details. Available Title(s): 1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator Business Title: Grant and Contract Administrator Employee Type: Admin. Professional Position Details: The Opportunity: As the Grant and Contract Administrator in the Research and Support Operations department within the Office of Research you will independently manage the administration of research proposal submissions and award review, including reviewing budgets, leading departmental staff and faculty system-wide, negotiating revisions to contracts, and developing and implementing processes and procedures related to research support. You will be responsible for program results and must regularly exercise independent judgment and discretion in the area of proposal submission and award review. You are additionally responsible for 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; and minimizing the risk to the University to the extent practicable. As a member of the Grant and Contracts Team, the you will also draft and negotiate award agreements, contract agreements, and their respective amendments that are issued to subrecipients under federal and non-federal grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts. Additional Information: This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible. Monthly Salary: $4,061.90 - $6,092.84 | Commensurate with experience and qualifications In accordance with RCW 49.58.110 , the above salary reflects the full salary range for this position. Individual placement within the range is based on the candidate’s current experience, education, skills, and abilities related to the position. Benefits: WSU offers a comprehensive benefits package which includes 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; and employee tuition waiver. For additional information, please review the detailed Summary of Benefits offered by WSU for AP staff and Total Compensation . Required Qualifications: 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…