Contracts Coordinator

Online applications must be received before 11:59pm on:
August 4, 2026
If a date is not listed above, review the Applicant Instructions below for more details.

Available Title(s):
1138-YN_ADMINPRO - Coordinator

Business Title:
Contracts Coordinator

Employee Type:
Admin. Professional

Position Details:

The Opportunity:

As the Contracts Coordinator , you will serve as the subject matter expert on research contracting arrangements while providing specialized support to both the Support & Operations Contract Team and the Innovation & Entrepreneurship team within the Office of Research . You will assist the Support & Operations Contract Team through the preparation, review, and negotiation of complex funding agreements (e.g. industry-sponsored projects, FAR contracts, and international contracts) and non-monetary research contracts. Additionally, you will assist the Innovation & Entrepreneurship team through the review of option and license agreements and the monitoring of existing agreements for contractual compliance.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time (100% FTE), permanent position. This position is overtime eligible.

Monthly Salary:

$4,508.70 - $6,763.06 | 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 field relevant to area of specialization and three (3) years of experience directly related to the specialty area. Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

• Ability to assess business and legal risk, make independent decisions based on sound judgment, and collaborate with other offices/officers to problem solve and address cross-cutting issues.
• Ability to interpret, explain, and apply complicated rules, regulations, and policies.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Experience establishing priorities.
• Experience managing multiple projects.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD or Masters degree in a related field.

Position Sponsorship Eligibility:

Not eligible for work visa sponsorship

About the Office of Research - Through its many offices, labs, centers, and institutes, the Office of Research leads, supports, and encourages research across every college and campus at Washington State University. The Office of Research strategically builds systems and processes that foster innovation and discovery at WSU. For more information about the great work we are doing and to view our mission and values, please visit our website linked above.

Area/College:

Office of Research

Department Name:

Research Support and Operations

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

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