Research Administrator 2

University of California, Riverside; California; On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking a Research Administrator 2 to assist Principal Investigators with pre- and post-award administration of funding sources, including gifts, contracts and grants. The role works with a team of analysts to manage over 250 fund sources and ensure compliance with UC policies and agency terms.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years of related experience, strong financial analysis and reporting skills, and the ability to manage high

Qualifications

• 2 - 4 years of related experience.
• Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and compliance requirements in research administration.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Investigators with pre- and post-award administration of all funding sources, including gifts, contracts and grant funds.
• Prepare agency-specific, multi-year budgets and coordinate proposal submissions.
• Prepare comprehensive and detailed reports for fund management.
• Assist faculty in planning for the effective use of funds and ensure compliance with agency terms and UC policy.
• Coordinate all aspects of Sales and Service funds.

Skills

Financial analysis

Transaction management

Spreadsheet skills

Compliance awareness

Communication skills

GAAP knowledge

Writing skills

Independence & judgment

Customer service

Regulatory knowledge

Grant funding process

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database software

Job description

Position Information

The Research Administrator 2 will assist Principal Investigators (PIs) with the pre- and post-award administration of all funding sources, including gift contracts and grant funds. Under the general supervision of the Financial Operations Manager, the incumbent will work in partnership with a team of three analysts to manage over 250 fund sources within one large multi-disciplinary research and teaching unit. The Research Administrator will prepare agency-specific, multi-year budgets and coordinate the submission of proposals to multiple agencies; prepare comprehensive and detailed reports; assist faculty in planning for the effective and appropriate use of all their funds; ensure compliance with agency-specific terms and conditions, federal OMB circulars, and UC policy; and coordinate all aspects of Sales and Service funds. The full salary range for the Research Administrator 2 is $35.88 to $52.44 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $35.88 to $37.34 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

Minimum Requirements

• Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting.


• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions.


• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.


• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.


• Writing skills to draft persuasive text for variety of audiences.


• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal, and reporting principles.


• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus.


• 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.


• Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures, and techniquess.

Preferred Qualifications

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 recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• 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.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

Job Description Details

The Research Administrator 2 will assist Principal Investigators (PIs) with the pre- and post- award administration of all funding sources, including gifts and contracts and grant funds. Under the general supervision of the Financial Operations Manager, the incumbent will work in partnership with a team of three analysts to manage over 250 fund sources within one large multi-disciplinary research and teaching unit. The Research Administrator 2 will prepare agency-specific, multi-year budgets and coordinate the submission of proposals to multiple agencies; prepare comprehensive and detailed reports; assist faculty in planning for the effective and appropriate use of all their funds; ensure compliance with agency-specific terms and conditions, federal OMB circulars, and UC policy; and coordinate all aspects of Sales and Service funds.

Department Custom Scope

The Research Administrator 2 will assist Principal Investigators (PIs) with the pre- and post- award administration of all funding sources, including gifts and contracts and grant funds. Under the general supervision of the Financial Operations Manager, the incumbent will work in partnership with a team of three analysts to manage over 250 fund sources within one large multi-disciplinary research and teaching unit. The Research Administrator 2 will prepare agency-specific, multi-year budgets and coordinate the submission of proposals to multiple agencies; prepare comprehensive and detailed reports; assist faculty in planning for the effective and appropriate use of all their funds; ensure compliance with agency-specific terms and conditions, federal OMB circulars, and UC policy; and coordinate all aspects of Sales and Service funds.