Research Administrator IV

UCSF Health, AG; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

UCSF Health in San Francisco is seeking a Senior Research Administrator to manage end-to-end fiscal stewardship of sponsored awards in the Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases. Working with principal investigators and campus partners, you will ensure compliance and accurate forecasting.

The role requires five years of postaward experience, deep knowledge of federal grant regulations, and strong analytical and mentoring skills to guide junior staff and help shape department financial

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field; advanced degree or certification preferred.
• Minimum five years of postaward research administration experience in an academic health-science environment.
• In-depth knowledge of federal grant regulations (Uniform Guidance, OMB Circular A21, NIH policies) and sponsor requirements.
• Experience managing multiyear program/project grants, clinical trial contracts, training grants, and subawards.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting skills; proficiency with UCSF RMS, ERP, and related financial systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; capable of presenting complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritize multiple complex assignments.
• Experience conducting audits, preparing closeout reports, and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Eligibility for delegated signature authority in accordance with UCSF policies.
• Commitment to UCSF's mission of research excellence, education, and public service.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end fiscal stewardship of a diverse portfolio of sponsored awards, contracts, gifts, and discretionary funds.
• Collaborate with Principal Investigators, Division Manager, and campus partners to ensure compliance and accurate forecasts.
• Apply advanced grants/contracts expertise to resolve financial issues and mentor junior staff.
• Help shape departmental policies and best practices within the Division of Infectious Diseases.
• Maintain compliance documentation and support audits.

Skills

Post-award experience

Grants management

Federal regs knowledge

Multiyear grant management

Budgeting & forecasting

RMS/ERP proficiency

Communication skills

Audits & closeouts

Delegated signature eligibility

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/ accounting/ business

CPA/CMA/CCRA preferred

Tools

UCSF RMS

ERP systems

Job description

Oct 23, 2026

Description & Requirements

Job Description

The Research Administrator is a senior member of the Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, responsible for endtoend fiscal stewardship of a diverse portfolio of sponsored awards, contracts, gifts, and discretionary funds. Working closely with Principal Investigators, the Division Manager, Research Management Services, and campus partners, the incumbent applies advanced grants and contracts expertise to ensure compliance, produce accurate forecasts, resolve financial issues, mentor junior staff, and help shape departmental policies and best practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration or a related field; advanced degree or certification (e.g., CPA, CMA, CCRA) preferred.
• Minimum five years of postaward research administration experience in an academic healthscience environment.
• Indepth knowledge of federal grant regulations (Uniform Guidance, OMB Circular A21, NIH policies) and state/industry sponsor requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise managing multiyear program project grants, clinical trial contracts, training grants, and subawards.
• Strong financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting skills; proficiency with UCSF RMS, ERP, and related financial systems.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities; capable of presenting complex financial information to diverse audiences.
• Proven problemsolving and decisionmaking skills with the ability to prioritize multiple complex assignments.
• Experience conducting audits, preparing closeout reports, and maintaining compliance documentation.
• Eligibility for delegated signature authority in accordance with UCSF policies.
• Commitment to UCSF's mission of research excellence, education, and public service.