Payroll Analyst

This position is open until filled with an initial application review to take place after June 21, 2024.

The pay rate for this position is $22.00 - $24.72 per hour depending upon qualifications and internal equities and is non-negotiable.

This position works a hybrid in-office / remote schedule, and the incumbent must live a commutable distance from SDSU.

WHO WE ARE

Established in 1943, the mission of the SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) is to focus on realizing the research objectives of San Diego State University, and to be the backbone for faculty and staff to find, attract, win, and administer their research and sponsored programs. SDSU is one of the top public research universities in the nation, furthering discoveries, interventions, and solutions that improve communities and change the world. The SDSURF provides the full lifecycle of grants services to faculty and staff to realize these discoveries, interventions, and solutions that make a difference.

WHAT OUR DEPARTMENT DOES

Our Sponsored Research Contracting and Compliance (SRCC) department supports the Foundation’s mission by providing effective award negotiations, initiating the subcontracting process for sponsored programs. SRCC works closely with Sponsored Research Development (pre-award) and Sponsored Research Administration (post-award), the Office of Technology Transfer, as well as SDSU’s Research Support Services (compliance) to ensure adherence to policies and procedures in the negotiation and awarding processes. SRCC is also responsible for the institution’s Facility Security Clearance.

YOUR ROLE IN CREATING THE UNIVERSITY’S PRESENT AND FUTURE

As the SRCC Analyst, you will be an integral part of the Sponsored Research Contracting and Compliance team. You will work closely with the Contract Specialist and Director, as well as collaborate with the Office of Research Support Services. Your responsibilities include receiving, reviewing, and processing awards to verify completion of SDSU compliance requirements. This involves reviewing incoming sponsored programs award documents, preparing subagreements, and ensuring compliance requirements are satisfied for both awards and subagreements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Your Role in Creating the University’s Present and Future

As the SRCC Analyst, you will review, analyze, document, and process award agreements and prior authorizations to expend documents. You will draft and process subagreements and amendments for review and signature using approved templates. Before finalizing awards and subagreements, you will ensure that all relevant compliance measures are in place or seek approval to deviate from established processes. You will assist the Director in reviewing and implementing procedures related to award processing and subagreement preparation. You may also participate on committees or task forces.

QUALIFICATIONS

Experience and Education

• Completion of sufficient college coursework to perform the required duties, along with two years of progressively responsible related experience. One year of full-time responsible experience may substitute for college coursework.
• Two years of experience in an institution of higher education, research organization, non-profit, or related contract review experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sponsored programs compliance, award review and processing, and subagreement preparation.
• Experience interpreting and applying regulations and requirements.
• Experience with research administration software such as Banner, Etrieve, InfoEd, or similar systems.

WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE

• Generous employer contributions with a 200% match on the first 5% of contributions, up to a 10% maximum employer match. All contributions are 100% vested.
• Additional benefits including paid holidays, a hybrid work arrangement, access to campus amenities, gym memberships, SDSU events, and wellness workshops.

HOW TO APPLY AND TIPS FOR MAKING IT THROUGH OUR HIRING PROCESS

Apply through the designated platform. Ensure your application is complete, including a resume and cover letter. Respond thoroughly to supplemental questions.

OUR HIRING PROCESS

We aim to make decisions promptly, but it may take several weeks for review. We will keep you informed at each step.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Candidate must reside in California or within a commutable distance of SDSU at the time of hire.
• Job offer contingent on satisfactory background check results.
• SDSU Research Foundation is an equal opportunity employer.