Primary Purpose of the Position
The Grants Administrator will be a member of the Office of Research & Innovation, reporting to the Associate Provost for Research & Innovation, and a liaison to the School of Health Sciences (SOHS), the College of Arts, Sciences, Business, and Education (CASBE), and/or the College of Business and Entrepreneurship (CBE), working with the respective Dean. The position will serve as the liaison between the faculty applying for and managing grants, the Sponsored Programs staff for pre-award and…
post-award, and the granting agencies.
The Grants Administrator will work with Sponsored Programs pre-award staff to research, prepare, and submit grant proposals, and work with Sponsored Programs post-award staff to manage funded grants, assist in hiring and ordering, and administer reports that meet funder guidelines and criteria. The Grants Administrator will assist in grant writing/editing, managing external relationships, engaging in compliance reporting, and supporting special project initiatives. This position requires strong writing, data analysis, program budgeting, project management skills, with an emphasis on outcome measurement.
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education
- Demonstrated analytical and persuasive writing skills experience as well as superior editing skills, including ability to convey complex information in a clear manner to a diverse audience.
- Strong administrative skills and self-motivated with the ability to set priorities and manage multiple tasks under minimal supervision in an effective and efficient manner.
Special Instructions Summary
Our agency supports second-chance employment for individuals who were previously incarcerated, or justice-involved. We invite all potential applicants to apply for positions for Which they may be qualified.
Please Note
- A criminal background check will be conducted on the candidate finalist prior to the offer of employment.
- If it is determined that no applicants meet the minimum competency, education, and experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants.
- Salary will be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
- Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing an electronic application. The application must be completed in full detail (including work history) for your qualifications to be considered.
- Failure to complete the application completely may result in you not being considered for the vacant position.
- Your application for the position will not be completed until you receive an online confirmation number at the end of the process of applying for a position.
- If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at OHR@wssu.edu. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodation in the application and interview process, please call 336-750-2834.
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