Project Manager - Chemistry

Scheduled

Hours:

37.5

Position Summary: Directs daily activities for operational functions, grants, contracts, funding and proposal submissions.

• Holds responsibility for day-to-day activities related to fiscal and administrative management, contracts, center and grant funds, multicomponent grants and subcontracts. Functions as the liaison between centralized grants administration and the lab to ensure all projects are funded appropriately and completed as planned.
• Monitors funds closely and provides projections and recommendations for resource allocations to grants and project/center funds to best use and plan resources for the lab. Coordinate with lab leadership, department, and centralized grant administrators to ensure funds are received, profiled, used, and closed appropriately.
• Coordinates and plans with PI, grants admin, and lab and department leadership for lab and center related financial management concerns.
• May assist with preparing submissions, especially related to budgeting and planning for future projects. This may include establishing or enhancing various contracts and contact with other centers, PIs, collaborating groups, etc., to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information for planning purposes.
• Assures adherence to grant, IRB and WashU accounting, and department guidelines for associated grants, projects and funds.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications / Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (5 Years)

Skills: Not Applicable

Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Certifications / Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.

Skills: Business Administration, Deadline Management, Grant Administration, Grants Management, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Prioritization, Written Communication

Grade: G10

Salary Range: $49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually

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All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.
• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.
• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.
• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? We’ve got you covered.
• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent…