CAHNRS Grant Manager

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:

May 17, 2026

If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):

1162-NN_ADMINPRO - Manager, 1162-YN_ADMINPRO - Manager

Business Title:

CAHNRS Grant Manager

Employee Type:

Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

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: $5,486 - $8,402 | 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 candidate’s 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 Bachelor's 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 including grant administration.

• Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills, including clear communication, emotional intelligence, conflict management, coaching, and the ability to lead teams through change with professionalism, tact, and empathy.

• Strong customer service orientation with the ability to build position relationships, model excellent service, navigate challenging situations, and coach others with effective client engagement.

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

• Demonstrated ability to communicate complex financial, regulatory, and policy information clearly and 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 and the ability to proactively communicate progress and escalate issues appropriately.

• Effective communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills (written and oral), including ability 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 Education environment.

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

External candidates, upload all documents in the “Application Document” section of your application.
Current WSU Employees (internal candidates), before starting your Workday application, please use these instructions to update your education and experience in your worker profile in Workday. Internal candidates, upload all documents in the “Resume/Cover Letter” section of your application.

Documents may be submitted as one file or separate files. Applicants are encouraged to upload as a PDF, if possible.

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.

Time Type:

Full time

Position Term:

12 Month

Washington State University encourages all qualified candidates to apply, including members of the military and veterans, and persons with disabilities.

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