Research Administrator 2

University of California - Riverside; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California Riverside seeks a Research Administrator 2 to support pre- and post-award administration across multiple funding sources. You will work with PIs, manage budgets, coordinate proposals, and produce detailed reports to ensure compliance with agency terms and UC policies.

This role collaborates with a team to optimize fund use and coordinate Sales and Service funds. The ideal candidate will have current work authorization, strong organizational skills, and the ability to

Qualifications

• Experience with grant or contract budgeting is preferred.
• Applicants must have current work authorization for UC Riverside staff positions.

Responsibilities

• Assist PIs with pre- and post-award administration of funding sources.
• Prepare agency-specific, multi-year budgets and coordinate proposal submissions.
• Prepare comprehensive reports and advise on fund usage in line with policies.
• Ensure compliance with agency terms, federal OMB circulars, and UC policy.
• Coordinate all aspects of Sales and Service funds.

Job description

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.