Senior Contracts and Grants Specialist

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• Department:**Office of Research
• Campus Location:**Remote
• Hire Type:**Full Time
• Pay:**Position range begins at \$61,169/year and is commensurate with

experience.

• Work Schedule:**Typically, 8:00AM 5:00PM, Monday Friday. Overtime as

needed to meet deadlines.;work is performed on-site and in person.

• Export Compliance Requirement:**This position requires access to EAR

or ITAR controlled technologies. Applicants are required to be eligible

for employment under U.S. export control laws and must meet the

requirement of being a U.S. Citizen.

**Job Information**

In this senior-level role, you will provide comprehensive pre-award

support for primarily grant and contract applications submitted on

behalf of Wichita State University. Are you a problem solver? Enjoy the

challenge of multiple projects and meeting their deadlines? This

position will be responsible for the development, implementation and

oversight of pre-award grant and contract functions, including ensuring

all applications comply with sponsor and University guidelines, and

State and Federal rules and regulations. In this role, you will be part

of a team that makes it possible for Wichita State and our industry

partners to conduct research and projects that will improve and change

the community of Wichita, health, education, and technology for Kansas,

the US and possibly the world!

**Job Summary**

Writes, reviews, and negotiates complex contracts pertaining to grants,

sponsored research, service activities and other initiatives.

Facilitates complex grant proposal development and fund sourcing as well

as campus training efforts. Researches and interprets regulations,

guidelines, and standards and oversees the processing of complex

contracts and/or grants.

**Essential Functions**

Writes, reviews, and negotiates complex contracts, grants, and other

sponsored awards. Reviews, assembles, and submits complex proposals on

behalf of the University. Delivers education and guidance to faculty,

research staff, departments, and administrators in development of

competitive proposals and award administration of projects as well as

funding policies, rules, and regulations. Researches and facilitates

compliance with University, state, and federal laws, policies, and

regulations in the daily operations of the contract and/or grant

lifecycle. Advises leadership regarding potential conflicts of interest

and time and dispute resolutions. Assists with the production of

reports, proposals, and analyses for the University and for federal,

state, educational, and other funding and regulatory agencies. Collects

and prepares required documentation for proposals and contracts.

Develops and reviews budget pertaining to the sponsored awards.

Required Education And Experience

Bachelor\'s degree in accounting, finance, business or related field

Two (2) years of experience in proposal development, research

compliance, or contract drafting at a university, government agency, or

complex organization

Required License/Certifications/Training

Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or Certified Pre-Award Research

Administrator (CPRA)

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

\*Proficiency in negotiation and contract negotiation techniques

sufficient to deal with high-level business, industry, scientific and/or

government officials or proficiency in proposal and budget development

experience.\

\*Computer proficiencies to include word processing, spreadsheet,

database, internet, and other forms of electronic communication.\

\*Ability to multi-task, work cooperatively as part of a team and

maintain high output when working autonomously.\

\*Ability to provide excellent customer service.\

\*Ability to multi-task with a common-sense approach to prioritizing.\

\*Advanced gr mmar and writing, excellent verbal, interpersonal,

analytical and communication skills.

Physical Requirements

Ability to remain in a stationary position. Ability to operate a

computer and other office equipment including but not limited to phone,

printers, copiers, and calculators. Ability to communicate with others

and accurately exchange information.