• Grants Administrator

    Robert Half Office Team (Cheney, WA)


    Description

    Grants Administrator (Part-Time, 20–30 hrs/week, potential for 40 hrs/week)

     

    We are seeking an experienced Grants Administrator to provide temporary support for pre-award grant administration services (excluding research development). This role requires minimal supervision and functions as a key member of the team.

     

    A. Proposal Management and Preparation

    + Project Oversight: Manage multiple concurrent proposals to ensure timely, high-quality submissions.

    + Guideline Interpretation: Communicate sponsor requirements, restrictions (e.g., salary caps, effort limits), and application guidelines.

    + Checklist & Timeline Creation: Provide proposal checklists, internal deadlines, and submission timelines.

    B. Budget Development and Financial Review

    + Budget Preparation: Develop accurate budgets and justifications per sponsor/institutional policies, collaborating with faculty and department staff.

    + Compliance Review: Ensure pre-award budgets comply with indirect cost and sponsor-specific rules (e.g., NIH salary cap).

    + Cost Share & Waivers: Determine cost-sharing needs, complete requests, and prepare IDC waivers.

    + Subrecipient Review: Review sub-award budgets and documentation for accuracy and compliance.

    C. Compliance and Regulatory Review

    + Institutional Compliance: Ensure submission of IRB/IACUC protocols and proper disclosures (e.g., Export Control, COI).

    + Sponsor Compliance: Confirm adherence to sponsor policies (e.g., NIH DMS policy, Other Support).

    + Proposal Review: Review final proposal packages for completeness and submit for institutional approval.

    D. Submission Coordination & System Support

    + System Management: Prepare and enter data into submission systems (e.g., Grants.gov, ASSIST).

    + Collaboration: Coordinate with external partners to gather required documents (e.g., commitment forms).

    + Routing: Route final materials for review, approval, and submission.

    + User Support: Create user accounts and assist faculty/staff with electronic systems.

    E. Post-Award Transition

    + Handoff: Work with post-award teams to ensure clear communication, documentation, and transition for awarded projects.

    Requirements

    Prior grant administration or grant submission experience

     

    Experience with Google Drive, Sharepoint, Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams

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