Senior Contracts & Grants Officer

University of California - Riverside; Oakland, California, Winchester (CA, MO, VA); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 93,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Contracts and Grants Officer to oversee sponsored programs administration. This pivotal role involves reviewing proposals, negotiating agreements, and providing expert guidance to faculty and staff. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in grant management and regulatory compliance. With a flexible remote work option and occasional campus visits, this position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to impactful research initiatives. Join a dynamic team dedicated to advancing academic excellence and innovation.

Qualifications

• Experience in sponsored programs administration and grant management.
• Strong negotiation skills and understanding of regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze proposals and award terms for compliance.
• Negotiate and execute sponsored agreements and subcontracts.
• Provide guidance to faculty on sponsored programs issues.

Skills

Proposal Review

Negotiation Skills

Grant Management

Regulatory Compliance

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Master's Degree

Job description

The Senior Contracts and Grants Officer is responsible for providing institutional-level sponsored programs administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units, including acting as an institutional liaison with extramural sponsors. The duties of this position include (but are not limited to): the review, analysis and endorsement of proposals; analysis of award (e.g., grants, cooperative agreements, contracts) terms and conditions; negotiation and acceptance/execution of sponsored agreements; providing advice to faculty and staff regarding sponsored programs issues; interpreting a broad range of sponsor policies, government regulations and award terms and conditions; negotiating and executing subcontracts under UC Riverside's prime; coordinating and/or approving prior approval requests and facilitating award close-out, and participating in the presentation of research administration training courses. This position also interacts with a variety of campus and system-wide offices to facilitate the management, administration and conduct of sponsored programs.

The full salary range for the Senior Contracts & Grants Officer is $66,500 - $118,300 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $66,500 - $92,400 annually. 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.

PLEASE NOTE: This position is classified as remote with occasional visits to campus as required. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST).