Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Assists Senior Staff with daily activities for operational functions, grants, contracts, funding and proposal submissions.

The QuEST Project Manager I will assist Senior Staff with providing support for the management of the QuEST project, working closely with the research team of approximately 5 faculty and researchers at WUSTL and several groups of international faculty, researchers, and other collaborators.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

•    Holds responsibility for day-to-day activities including fiscal and administrative management, contracts, funds, multicomponent grants and subcontracts.

•    Assures adherence to grant, IRB and Washington University accounting guidelines for associated grants as needed.

•    Advises directors and others on matters of scientific and fiscal concerns.

•    Composes annual solicitation of pilot proposals and project reviews.

•    Provides projections and recommendations for future resource allocations and scientific directors, faculty and staff.

•    May manage administration of shared space, equipment and furnishings of offices.

•    Provides planning and coordination of meetings and schedules various events and training.

•    Establishes and enhances various contacts’ and contact with other centers to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information.

•    Participates in project review meetings and report preparation and analysis.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment

Physical Effort

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

Equipment

• 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.

Required Qualifications

Education:

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

Certifications:

No specific certification 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.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what i