Senior Pre-Award Contracts & Grants Lead

UCI group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California, Irvine (UCI) is seeking an experienced Research Administrator to independently develop and oversee proposals, awards, and transactions for contract and grant management. The role supports pre-award activities, ensuring sponsor compliance and efficient processing of complex awards.

The position requires strong knowledge of federal and non-federal sponsor guidelines, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments and with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years contracts and grants in higher education

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee research proposals, awards, and transactions related to contract and grant management.
• Work on federal and private contracts and grants and other extramural funds; ensure compliance with sponsor policies.
• Interpret and advise on policy; resolve complex pre-award administration issues; interact with faculty, staff, and agencies.

Skills

Research admin

Compliance knowledge

Financial analysis

Spreadsheet & databases

Communication skills

Regulatory knowledge

Grant funding processes

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Job description

University of California, Irvine (UCI) is seeking an experienced Research Administrator to independently develop and oversee proposals, awards, and transactions for contract and grant management. The role supports pre-award activities, ensuring sponsor compliance and efficient processing of complex awards.

The position requires strong knowledge of federal and non-federal sponsor guidelines, excellent writing and analytical skills, and the ability to collaborate across departments and with