Contracts and Grants Specialist

In this 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

Summary of Responsibilities:

Writes, reviews, and negotiates contracts pertaining to grants, sponsored research, service activities and other initiatives. Facilitates grant proposal development and fund sourcing as well as campus training efforts. Researches and interprets regulations, guidelines, and standards and oversees the processing or contracts and/or grants.

Essential Functions:

• Writes, reviews, and negotiates contracts, grants, and other sponsored awards.
• Reviews, assembles, and submits 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.

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 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 grammar and writing, excellent verbal, interpersonal, analytical and communication skills.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business or related field.
• Two (2) years of experience in proposal development, research compliance, contract drafting or related field
• 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".

Wichita State University is committed to inclusive excellence. WSU is the only urban-serving public university in Kansas and has the most diverse student body of all the Kansas state universities. Wichita State University recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a veteran. Wichita State University has a clear goal in this regard: to be the place where our talented faculty and staff reflect and promote the evolving diversity of our society. We pride ourselves on being the most innovative university in Kansas, delivering the best educational experience to our students with the distinction for opening pathways to real-life learning, applied research and career opportunities that make people want to stay in Kansas. Our campus provides an experience that promotes all forms of diversity, equity and inclusion, a place to learn, work, live and play.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $53,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person