Remote Research Administration Lead (Pre/Post‑Award)

University of California San Diego; United States; Remote; USD 92,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego's Department of Medicine is seeking a Research Administrator 4 to manage complex post-award and pre-award activities across high-volume portfolios. The role requires advanced contracts and grants knowledge, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional policies.

This is a remote, 100% effort, career appointment within DoM Administration. The incumbent will act as a subject matter expert in portfolio administration, interpreting regulations and guiding

Qualifications

• Nine years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor's degree plus five years of related experience/training.
• Advanced financial analysis and customized reporting required.
• Advanced spreadsheet and database skills for financial analysis and reports.
• Strong organization, communication, and customer service across diverse areas.
• Extensive knowledge of Federal and non-Federal sponsors' program administration and travel regulations.
• Advanced knowledge of compliance requirements for human/animal subjects, conflicts of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Experience with all types of award mechanisms (grants, contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements).
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation and related policies.
• Ability to interpret policy for others and communicate clearly.
• Excellent time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee post-award and pre-award activities for one or more complex portfolios.
• Mentor new staff and participate in central committees.
• Review transactions to ensure compliance with sponsor and institutional policies.
• Provide technical guidance on contracts, grants, and subcontracts.
• Collaborate with the Department of Medicine, Sponsored Projects Office, and leadership.

Skills

Advanced financial analysis

Financial reporting

Spreadsheet skills

Communication skills

Policy knowledge

Independent judgment

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

UC San Diego's Department of Medicine is seeking a Research Administrator 4 to manage complex post-award and pre-award activities across high-volume portfolios. The role requires advanced contracts and grants knowledge, mentoring staff, and ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional policies.

This is a remote, 100% effort, career appointment within DoM Administration. The incumbent will act as a subject matter expert in portfolio administration, interpreting regulations and guiding