GRANTS SPECIALIST

The College of Arts & Sciences (CAS) is one of the largest academic units on the UW Seattle campus, employing over 1400 tenure-track and research faculty, in 43 departments and centers, and generating an average $120 million dollars in sponsored research each year. CAS is comprised of 4 major divisions – Arts, Humanities, Social Science and Natural Science – whose cutting-edge research spans from malaria treatment to solar energy to human rights.  CAS is home to diverse music, art, drama, dance, digital arts academic units and degrees, and runs one performance hall (Meany) and two major museums (Henry Art and Burke).  CAS academic programs support more than 22,000 undergraduates and 2600 graduate students. The College occupies over 1 million square feet of space spread across campus and off-campus facilities in more than 50 buildings. 

As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.

UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

The Chemistry Finance Group in the Department of Chemistry has an excellent opportunity for a Grants Specialist.

Under the general supervision of the Grants and Contracts Manager and in partnership with the Department’s other Grants Specialist and Research Coordinators for Center grants, this individual will be responsible for all aspects of proposal development for grants and contracts submitted to diverse funders.  This person will be responsible for providing expertise in both pre-award policies and practices as defined by sponsors (federal, state and University) and the Department, while managing grant and contract applications from proposal development through submission to funding sponsors. Proposal development responsibilities include working directly with principal investigators, department directors, and other staff; developing budgets and preparing administrative portions of proposals; and recommending and implementing departmental policies and practices to ensure compliance with sponsor and University requirements.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Grant and Contract Project Management (60%)
This position serves as an expert on grants and contracts administration with substantial responsibility for contributing to the Department’s pre-award grants and contracts program.