Remote Research Administrator 3 - Grants & Proposals

University of California San Diego; United States; Remote; USD 74,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego is seeking a Research Administrator 3 to provide independent pre- and post-award support for the Biological Sciences division. This 100% remote, 9-month Limited appointment focuses on proposals, awards, and budget development with complex compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include processing proposals, tracking reporting deadlines, and coordinating with the Post Award Fund Manager.

Qualifications

• This role requires thorough knowledge of federal and non-federal sponsor guidelines.
• Experience in proposal submission and pre-award actions is preferred.
• Ability to analyze data and manage a high volume of transactions.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets and databases for financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and route proposals, contracts, and agreements.
• Monitor award progress and ensure institutional compliance.
• Collaborate with Post Award Fund Manager on reporting deadlines.
• Provide analytical support to PIs for pre- and post-award activities.

Skills

Research administration

Proposal processing

Budget development

Pre-award experience

Financial analysis

Compliance with regulations

Strong communication

Independent judgment

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Kuali

UCPath

Cognos/Business Analytics Hub

Research Core Reports (Tableau)

eRA Commons

ASSIST

Research.gov

Proposal Central

Job description

University of California San Diego is seeking a Research Administrator 3 to provide independent pre- and post-award support for the Biological Sciences division. This 100% remote, 9-month Limited appointment focuses on proposals, awards, and budget development with complex compliance requirements.

Responsibilities include processing proposals, tracking reporting deadlines, and coordinating with the Post Award Fund Manager.