Senior Post-Award Grants & Contracts Specialist

University of California, Irvine; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vacation time

Retirement savings plans

Discounts and perks

Job summary

University of California, Irvine in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced research administrator to independently oversee extramural awards and related contract and grant management. You will ensure compliance with sponsor policies and maintain records for complex awards that may involve multiple investigators and subawards.

The role emphasizes data analysis, budget tracking, and collaborative work with faculty to support extramural research funding and reporting requirements.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines for federal and non-federal sponsors in university settings.
• Experience managing fellowship awards.
• Knowledge of compliance regulations in research administration.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and provide customized reporting.
• Strong written skills for diverse audiences with sponsor guidelines.
• Understanding of accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment with strong organization and communication skills.
• Experience tracking institutional cost sharing.
• Proficiency with spreadsheet and database software for financial analysis.
• Ability to manage high transaction volumes.
• Knowledge of grant funding processes and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee extramural research awards and related contract and grant transactions.
• Maintain contract and grant records in line with sponsor and institutional policies.
• Analyze data involving complex regulations and multiple investigators or subawards.
• Approve transactions for signature by manager or authorized official.
• Provide guidance to less experienced staff and support complex awards including fellowships.

Job description

University of California, Irvine in Irvine, CA seeks an experienced research administrator to independently oversee extramural awards and related contract and grant management. You will ensure compliance with sponsor policies and maintain records for complex awards that may involve multiple investigators and subawards.

The role emphasizes data analysis, budget tracking, and collaborative work with faculty to support extramural research funding and reporting requirements.