Research Admin II

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 71,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside invites applications for a Research Administrator in the Entomology and Nematology departments. The role independently manages pre- and post-award activities for principal investigators, ensuring compliance with sponsor policies and university requirements.

Responsibilities include proposal development, award management, financial analysis and forecasting, and serving as a departmental resource on research administration best practices to support

Responsibilities

• The Research Administrator independently manages complex pre- and post-award activities for Principal Investigators in the Entomology and Nematology departments.
• Ensures compliance with institutional and sponsor policies, oversees proposal development and award management, conducts financial analysis and forecasting.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 12/22/2025

Overview

Job ID
36749617 Category
Research and Development Organization
College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Department
Entomology Dept Location
Main Campus - UCR Salary
$71,347 - $104,275 Date Posted
December 8, 2025 Application Deadline
December 22, 2025 Schedule
8AM - 5PM Full/Part Time
Full-time(100%) Level of Supervision
Supervision Personnel Program Code
Professional & Support Staff Other Information
Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Position Information

The Research Administrator independently manages complex pre- and post-award activities for Principal Investigators in the Departments of Entomology and Nematology. The position ensures compliance with institutional and sponsor policies, oversees proposal development and award management, conducts financial analysis and forecasting, and serves as a departmental resource on research administration best practices, contributing to the efficient and compliant execution of funded research projects.**This position is designated as a Career Ladder recruitment, which means the hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. Therefore, this position is currently posted as a Research Admin II (Recruitment ID #36749617) and a Research Admin III (Recruitment ID #36749772). Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match to their skills. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the recruitment for which they applied. If you wish to be considered in both pools or are unsure which level to apply, please apply for both positions.**The full salary range for the Research Administrator II is $71,346.96 - $104,274.72 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $71,346.96 - $86,297.04 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.