CAHNRS Grant Manager

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As the College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS) Grant Manager you will direct and oversee the grant and contract administration process for the CAHNRS. The College includes Student Success and Academic Programs the CAHNRS Office of Research (COR) and Washington State University (WSU) Extension.

Responsibilities include:

• Manage the College level review and approval of proposals and awards.

• Supervise the Pre-Award Team and Post-Award Supervisor.

• Working with the Associate Dean of Research and/or Finance Director to establish College level grant and contract administration policies and procedures.

• Serving as the College liaison to the Office of Research Support and Operations (ORSO) and Sponsored Program Services (SPS).

• Provide leadership to CAHNRS Grant Community through training and coordinated communication.

• Provide grant support and training for grant staff in coordination with Post-Award Supervisor.

• Coordinate and oversee the commodity commission process.

Additional Information:

This is a full time (100% FTE) permanent position. Overtime eligibility will be determined based on final salary placement.

Monthly Salary: $5486 - $8402 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 candidates 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 Bachelors degree in a relevant field and four (4) years of progressively responsible experience in a field related to the functional managerial area which has included at least one (1) year of supervisory experience. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• The functional managerial area includes experience managing complex financial operations includinggrant administration.

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills including clear communication emotionalintelligence conflict management coaching and the ability to lead teams through change withprofessionalism tact and empathy.

• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build position relationships modelexcellent service navigate challenging situations and coach others with effective clientengagement.

• Proven ability to work independently in a fast-paced deadline-driven environment managingmultiple complex priorities with sound judgement and effective time management.

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial regulatory and policy information clearlyand effectively to diverse audiences.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office or similar tools and willingness to learn new systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of supervisory experience.

• Self-motivated adaptable and resourceful with a collaborative approach to problem-solving andthe ability to proactively communicate progress and escalate issues appropriately.

• Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills (written and oral) includingability to maintain positive working relationships with others.

• Experience using automated spreadsheets and other tools for financial analysis and reporting.

• Grant administration includes pre-and-post award processing experience in a Higher Educationenvironment.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility: Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About Department/College/Area/ Campus - CAHNRS Office of Research

Area/College: College of Agricultural Human and Natural Resource Science
Department Name: CAHNRS Office of Research
Location: Pullman WA

Application Instructions: Applicants must upload the following required documents to their online application. Application materials should clearly communicate how the applicant meets all required qualifications and additional requirements.

1) Resume
2) Cover Letter

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Reference contact information will be requested later in the recruitment process through Workday.

Background Check: This position has been designated by the department to require a background check because it requires access to children or vulnerable adults as defined by RCW 74.34 engages in law enforcement requires security clearance interacts with WSU students in a counseling or advising capacity has access to personal identifying and/or financial information unsupervised access to university buildings/property or other business-related need. A background check will not be completed until an initial determination of qualification for employment has been made.

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