Contracts and Grants Lead

UC Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 81,500 - 150,100; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Contracts and Grants Lead in the School of Medicine. This full-time position requires the administration of grant projects, conducting budget analyses, and supporting financial administration.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience in contracts and grants administration, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders. This hybrid role involves 3 days on-campus work and 2 days remote.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization for UCR staff positions (no visa sponsorship).
• Demonstrated experience in contracts and grants administration is preferred.
• Strong analytical and budgeting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with investigators and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Administer and supervise center, program, and complex grant projects.
• Perform high-level budget and resource analyses and internal fund auditing.
• Assist with financial administration of grants and respond to recipients.
• Support Principal Investigators with financial aspects of grant administration.

Skills

Contracts administration

Grants administration

Analytical skills

Budgeting skills

Effective communication

Collaboration

Job description

Job Summary

UCR's Department of Sponsored Research & Programs seeks a Contracts and Grants Lead to administer and supervise center, program and complex grant projects, providing support to the School of Medicine. This hybrid role requires 3 days on campus and 2 days remote.

Key Information

• Job ID: 34161079
• Category: Healthcare
• Organization: School of Medicine
• Department: SOM Finance and Admin Dept
• Location: Main Campus – UCR
• Salary: $81,500 – $150,100 (expected up to $115,000)
• Date Posted: September 25, 2024
• Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
• Schedule: 8 AM – 5 PM
• Full/Part Time: Full-time (100%)
• Level of Supervision: Direction

Responsibilities

• Administer and supervise center, program, and complex grant projects, including support for the School of Medicine.
• Perform high‑level budget and resource analyses and internal fund auditing using robust analytical tools.
• Assist with financial administration of grants and respond to recipients regarding grant and budget revisions.
• Support Principal Investigators with the financial aspects of grant administration.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization for UCR staff positions (no visa sponsorship).
• Demonstrated experience in contracts and grants administration is preferred.
• Strong analytical and budgeting skills.
• Effective communication and collaboration with investigators and stakeholders.

Additional Information

Applicants must comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.