Senior Grants & Contracts Strategist

UC Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 71,600 - 85,550; Full time

Job summary

UC Irvine is seeking an experienced research administrator to independently oversee extramural proposals, awards, and transactions related to contract and grant management, ensuring records comply with sponsor policies.

The role involves analyzing complex funding, guiding staff, and managing multi-investigator proposals and subawards, including cost-share tracking, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee extramural proposals, awards, and transactions
• Approve transactions for signature by manager or other authorized official
• Guide less experienced staff
• Manage complex proposals with multiple investigators and sub awards
• Cost-share tracking and regulatory compliance

Skills

Complex financial analysis

Financial reporting

Independent judgment

Organization and communication

Grant funding knowledge

Strong writing skills

Excel proficiency

PowerPoint

Documentation and records management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

UC Irvine is seeking an experienced research administrator to independently oversee extramural proposals, awards, and transactions related to contract and grant management, ensuring records comply with sponsor policies.

The role involves analyzing complex funding, guiding staff, and managing multi-investigator proposals and subawards, including cost-share tracking, with emphasis on accuracy and regulatory compliance.