Grants Navigator: Research Proposal & Compliance Expert

University of California, San Francisco; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, San Francisco invites applications for a Grants Specialist to independently develop and oversee research proposals, awards, and related transactions in compliance with sponsor policies.

The role handles complex proposals, including multi-investigator and multi-subaward scenarios, completes transactions for signature, and guides junior staff while maintaining rigorous documentation and data integrity across the OSR team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related area.
• Ability to take and pass general research administration training.
• 3+ years of related work experience.
• Understanding of Federal and non-Federal sponsor guidelines for research administration.
• Knowledge of compliance requirements related to human/animal subjects, biosafety, conflicts of interest.
• Ability to manage large volumes of transactions.
• Skill in financial analysis and reporting.
• Familiarity with federal cost principles and budget development.
• Strong written and verbal communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to interpret policies and work with ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee research proposals, awards, and related transactions.
• Maintain contract and grant records in compliance with sponsor policies.
• Complete transactions for signature by manager or authorized official.
• Support complex proposals with multiple investigators and subawards.
• Guide less experienced staff and ensure data integrity and compliance.

Skills

Research admin

Budget analysis

Regulatory compliance

Data reporting

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

University of California, San Francisco invites applications for a Grants Specialist to independently develop and oversee research proposals, awards, and related transactions in compliance with sponsor policies.

The role handles complex proposals, including multi-investigator and multi-subaward scenarios, completes transactions for signature, and guides junior staff while maintaining rigorous documentation and data integrity across the OSR team.