Research Administrator 2

University of California, Riverside; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside seeks an experienced Research Administrator 2 to independently develop and oversee research proposals, awards, and related transactions in line with sponsor policies. You will manage proposals and awards of diverse scope and guide less experienced staff.

Applicants should have 2–4 years of related experience, knowledge of UC policies, and strong writing and analytical skills.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of related experience.
• Experience with UC policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of grant funding processes and compliance.
• Ability to draft persuasive text for varied audiences.
• Understanding applicable regulations and guidelines.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee research proposals, awards, and transactions.
• Ensure contract records comply with sponsor policies.
• Guide less experienced staff.
• Prepare and approve transactions for signature by manager or authorized official.

Skills

Grant funding processes

Compliance regulations

Writing skills

Accounting & reporting

Financial analysis

High-volume transactions

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Job description

Position Information

Uses skills as an experienced research administrator to independently develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role(CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus). Department Role(DR): Typically works on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards. The full salary range for the Research Administrator 2 is $35.88 - $52.44 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $35.88 to $41.28 (Steps 1-8) per hour. 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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements

Degree

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.

Requirement

Required

Experience Requirements

Experience

2 - 4 years of related experience.

Requirement

Experience

Experience in UC Policies and Procedures.

Requirement

Preferred

Minimum Requirements

• Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures and techniques.
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
• Writing skills to draft persuasive text for variety of audiences.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UC Policies and procedures and on-line campus financial systems.
• Knowledge of UC Systemwide and campus Contracts and Grants policies and procedures.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

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Job Description Details

Uses skills as an experienced research administrator to independently develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role(CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus). Department Role(DR): Typically works on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.

Department Custom Scope

Uses skills as an experienced research administrator to independently develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role(CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus). Department Role(DR): Typically works on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.