Post-Award Grants Specialist

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. 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, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. 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 https://collegesofdistinction.com/, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a https://collegesofdistinction.com/best-colleges-of-distinction/ (CoD).

Money magazine recently named https://money.com/best-colleges/profile/eastern-washington-university/.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement

Eastern Washington University resides within the traditional homelands of the Spokane People and other tribes who are connected through their shared history of this region. This land holds their cultural DNA and it is their Ancestors who are here and bring forth the knowledge of this place---the knowledge that comes from the land.

Job Summary:

The Office of Grant and Research Development, Eastern Washington University, is inviting qualified applicants to apply for our full-time Post-Award Grant Specialist position. The position will be part of the Post-Award Team, under the direction of the Director, Office of Grant and Research Development.

As part of the post-award team, the primary responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as a resource, providing guidance and oversight on issues related to the fiscal, administrative and regulatory management of grants and contracts from acceptance to close out.

• Provide support and point of contact for grant project directors in the implementation of grant and contracts.

• Become a content expert on the terms and conditions of federal, state and private awards.

• Maintain thorough understanding of fiscal regulations and policies such as federal legislation, the Uniform Guidance, the State of Washington RCWs and institutional policies and procedures.

• Prepare and maintain administrative and business reports and records for the Office of Grant and Research Development using Banner, Tableau and/or Excel to assist in the effective monitoring and management of operating costs and project expenditures on a timely basis.

See Job Duties section for detailed description of the position's responsibilities.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a diverse workforce and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply for this position.

The salary range for this position is $55,571 (minimum) -- $77,806. Where the hired candidate will begin within this range i