Job Title: Director of Grant and Research Development - E99679
Location: Cheney
FLSA Status: Exempt
Work Schedule Type: Regular
Work Schedule: Typically M-F 8am - 5pm, but may be required to work evenings and/or weekends to fulfill special projects and other needs of the university.
Term of Appointment: 12 Months
Job Summary
The Office of Grants, Research and Development at Eastern Washington University is currently seeking skilled and team-oriented applicants for our position of Director, Grant and Research Development.
The Office of Grant and Research Development provides leadership for faculty scholarship, sponsored programs, research administration, and research development activities at Eastern Washington University.
The office supports faculty, staff, and students in securing external funding, advancing scholarship and creative activities, and building institutional capacity for research and sponsored programs. Through collaborative partnerships with academic colleges, administrative offices, and external stakeholders, the Office of Grant and Research Development fosters an environment that encourages innovation, interdisciplinary collaboration, and scholarly excellence.
As the university continues to strengthen its research and graduate education enterprise, the Director will play a critical leadership role in supporting faculty success, improving research administration processes, implementing effective systems and technologies, and advancing the strategic priorities of the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research.
EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.The salary range for this position is $89,237 - $124, 932. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range is dependent on education, experience, and skills.
In addition to salary, the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers generous vacation and sick leave accruals, 12 paid holidays per year and fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page.
Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening of applications will begin on August 7, 2026 and will continue to be screened until recruitment is closed.
Why Join Eastern Washington University?
Eastern Washington University is a regional comprehensive university committed to student success, applied learning, faculty scholarship, and community engagement. The university is strengthening its support for graduate education, sponsored programs, and faculty research through the establishment of the Office of Graduate Studies and Research.
This position offers an opportunity to partner directly with the Dean of Graduate Studies and Research to shape the future of research administration, sponsored programs, faculty scholarship, and graduate education at EWU. The successful candidate will help build institutional capacity, support faculty and student success, and contribute to the continued growth of research and scholarly activity across the university.
In order to be effective in this position, the director will:
- Participate fully and effectively in professional development activities
- Participate effectively in university-wide activities and initiatives as assigned
- Act professionally, performing their job in a way that reflects positively upon EWU and the Office of Grant & Research Development
- Maintain confidentiality when required
- Perform their job according to best practices in the field
- Keep the Dean informed in a timely manner regarding status of program activities and identification of any areas of concern
- Work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The Director must have demonstrated skills and abilities in management capacity relevant to grants and contracts administration. The Director must possess the following attributes: leadership ability and good interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to work as part of a team, and the ability to make complex decisions with a high level of initiative and judgment in a variety of situations. This individual must maintain a broad network of internal working relationships and have up-to-date knowledge of university policies and procedures and federal, state and agency/sponsor regulations, laws and guidelines.
See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position's responsibilities and major duties.Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.
Conditions of Employment:
This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.
All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.
About Eastern Washington University:
Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the region's polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWU's 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washington's second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelor's and master's degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.
Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a '26 -'27 College of Distinction (CoD), the second consecutive year it has received the national recognition.
Tribal Land Acknowledgement:
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur d'Alene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.
Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.
At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.
From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.
Equal Opportunity Statement:
EWU does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.
Physical Demands:
Contact Zach Jankovsky at jobs@ewu.edu to obtain a copy of the Essential Functions Analysis which will describe conditions of employment, such as physical and mental demands.
Protective Equipment:
University, local, regional and state mandates for public and personal protection should be followed as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in business, public administration, research administration, higher education, or related field
- A minimum of five years of progressively responsible experience in sponsored programs administration, grants administration, or research administration at a public university or comprehensive institution
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of federal regulations, Uniform Guidance, and sponsored programs administration
- Experience with proposal development and sponsored projects
- Experience with budget development for grants and contracts
- Experience supervising staff
- Experience implementing and utilizing grant management systems
- Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public
Preferred Qualifications:
- A master's degree in business administration or closely related field; or a juris doctorate
- Project Management certification
- Eight (8) or more years of professional experience in leading grant and contract management
- Experience implementing enterprise research administration systems
- Strong analytical skills for problem resolution and complex contract analysis
Special Instructions to Applicants:
It is strongly recommended that you print a copy of these instructions and the position posting before you begin to complete the online application, as the instructions will not be viewable once you begin the application process.
Required documentation includes all of the items listed below.
- Attach a detailed cover letter in which you explain how you meet each of the required qualifications [and preferred qualifications, if applicable]. It is preferred that you provide the information in a bulleted list or as a table within your cover letter.
- Attach a chronological resume including work history and major duties, education, and any specialized training or skills related to the position. List at least 3 professional references including: names, titles, organization name, phone numbers, email addresses, and connection to you (these can be identical to the references listed on the application).
- Complete the online application form and respond to the online questions, if applicable.
- Mission Statement Response - EWU's mission is to provide an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence. We are committed to serving first-generation, Pell-eligible students. How would you contribute to this mission?
- Please do not upload resumes that include photos of yourself.
Proposed Job Duties & Responsibilities
% of Time 100 Responsibility / Duty
Primary Responsibilities of the Position:
- Plan, direct and manage the day-to-day staff operations, programs and services of the Office of Grant & Research Development, including pre-award activities, post-award administration and regulatory compliance functions on behalf of the Dean.
- Negotiate contractual agreements and scopes of work for awards, and process grant awards and contractual agreements.
- Develop, contribute to, implement and administer university policies and procedures for compliance with federal and state regulations affecting grants, contracts, cooperative agreements and subawards.
- Oversee areas of regulatory compliance that affect grants and contracts, including but not limited to, intellectual property, responsible conduct of research, research integrity, effort reporting, and conflicts of interest.
- Lead and support faculty and staff in effective organization, planning and preparation of grant proposals for federal and non-federal agencies.
- Coordinate electronic research administration (eRA).
- Supervise and guide pre-award staff, post-award staff, program specialist, and student employees; some supervision may be delegated to other OGRD staff.
- Provide assistance to post-award staff in grant and contract administration.
- Serve as a university Authorized Organization Representative (AOR).
- Represent OGRD in university-wide initiatives related to research development and administration.
Major Duties:
- Serve as an authorized signatory for grant and contract submissions.
- Lead and collaborate with IT to manage the implementation of technology and software systems.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of laws and regulations that apply to grants and contracts, as well as federal, state, institutional and sponsor guidelines.
- Negotiate contractual agreements and scopes of work for awards, and process grant awards and contractual agreements.
- Analyze, manage and provide leadership to ensure adherence to proposal and funder requirements.
- Communicate OGRD processes to the Dean and University stakeholders as appropriate.
- Oversee and manage eRA systems and assignments, including Workspace - grants.gov, Fastlane and Research.gov - NSF, and eraCommons - NIH.
- Facilitate eRA for post-award processes, including financial and programmatic reporting when necessary.
- Monitor and support responsible conduct of research (RCR) and other training required for faculty and student researchers who receive federal funding.
- Design and disseminate policies, procedures and informational materials that provide guidance on regulatory requirements.
- Analyze grant activity, calculate, prepare, and submit monthly, quarterly, annual, and/or final financial reports.
- Work collaboratively with post-award staff to build their understanding of funding agency requirements, to solve problems, and to improve PI and support staff training.
- Evaluate, facilitate and approve no-cost extensions, budget modification and other post-award changes as needed.
- Resolve complex issues of awarded grants and contracts to ensure terms and conditions are met.
- Oversee and report on areas within OGRD: pre-award, post-award, compliance, and research administration.
- Oversee and monitor risk assessment on subawards and ensure university compliance with subrecipient monitoring.
- Continuously evaluate, revise, & improve internal OGRD policies & procedures.
- Manage and update content on the OGRD webpages.
- Supervise staff in OGRD.
To apply, visit https://jobs.ewu.edu/jobs/director-of-grant-and-research-development-e99679-cheney-washington-united-states