Hybrid Senior Research Grants & Contracts Administrator

UC San Diego; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

UC San Diego is seeking a Senior Research Admin 3 to oversee complex awards and provide analytical and financial support for contracts and grants. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and closeout activities across federal, state, local, and private awards.

Responsibilities include advising on overhead rates, preparing financial statements, and coordinating with PI teams and external partners to ensure compliant, timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience with federal and non-federal sponsors and research administration guidelines.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis skills.
• Advanced Excel and data reporting capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex research awards and provide financial support for budgets, forecasts, and closeouts.
• Advise PIs and staff on overhead rates, budgets, and funding opportunities; manage subawards and procurement.
• Prepare monthly financial statements and monitor fund availability and compliance with sponsor requirements.

Job description

UC San Diego is seeking a Senior Research Admin 3 to oversee complex awards and provide analytical and financial support for contracts and grants. The role involves budgeting, forecasting, and closeout activities across federal, state, local, and private awards.

Responsibilities include advising on overhead rates, preparing financial statements, and coordinating with PI teams and external partners to ensure compliant, timely reporting.