Research Administrator 2

University of California - Riverside; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 47,072 - 68,797; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Riverside is seeking a Research Administrator 2 in Oakland, California. This role involves developing and overseeing research proposals related to contract and grant management. Responsibilities include managing transactions, guiding staff, and ensuring compliance with regulations. The salary range for this position is $34.17 - $49.94 per hour, with expected pay scale offers between $34.17 and $37.77 per hour. Candidates must have current work authorization and experience in research administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in research administration, especially with contract and grant management.
• Strong understanding of complex regulations related to proposals and awards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee research proposals related to contract and grant management.
• Complete and approve transactions for contract and grant records.
• Guide less experienced staff in research administration tasks.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Use 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 maintain contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies.
• Work on proposals and awards of diverse scope where data analysis requires thorough understanding of complex regulations.
• Complete and approve transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.
• Work on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards.
• Guide less experienced staff.
• Central Role (CR): Eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus).
• Department Role (DR): Typically work on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.

Salary

The full salary range for the Research Administrator 2 is $34.17 - $49.94 per hour; expected pay scale is $34.17 - $37.77 per hour. Base salary offers are based on education, licensure, certifications, experience and other business needs.

Qualifications

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Compliance

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.