Research Administrator 2

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside is seeking an experienced Research Administrator to independently develop and oversee proposals, awards, and related transactions in contract and grant management. You will work on complex proposals and maintain records in compliance with sponsor policies.

Applicants should have the ability to navigate regulations, prepare transactions for signature, and guide junior staff. The role offers full-time employment with a competitive salary range and benefits.

Responsibilities

• Develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards, and related contract/grant transactions.
• Maintain contract and grant records in compliance with sponsor policies.
• Complete and approve transactions for signature by manager or authorized official.
• Guide less experienced staff and assist with complex proposals and awards.

Job description

Priority Application Deadline: 09/18/2026

Overview

• Job ID 37951179
• Category Science and Research
• Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
• Department BMPN Administration Dept
• Location Main Campus - UCR
• Salary $74,917 - $109,495
• Date Posted September 3, 2026
• Application Deadline September 18, 2026
• Schedule 8AM - 5PM
• Full/Part Time Fulltime(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

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.