Senior Research Grants Administrator

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health’s Department of Medicine seeks a skilled Post-Award/Pre-Award Specialist to oversee complex, high-volume research portfolios and ensure compliance with federal and sponsor policies. The role mentors staff and collaborates across the division to optimize financial and administrative processes.

The incumbent will apply advanced financial analysis, reporting, and UCSD systems knowledge to manage transactions, support Principal Investigators, and maintain rigorous internal

Qualifications

• Nine years of related experience, education/training, OR an Bachelor's degree in related area plus five years of related experience/training.
• Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
• Extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
• Extensive knowledge of policies regarding allowable and unallowable expenses on federal awards, and ability to communicate this information effectively to staff and faculty. Knowledge of federal regulations related to domestic and foreign travel paid on federal funding.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.
• Maintains knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Full knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.
• Ability to interpret policy for others.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.

Skills

Financial analysis

Reporting

Communication

Organizational skills

Policy interpretation

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Five years related experience

Job description

UC San Diego Health’s Department of Medicine seeks a skilled Post-Award/Pre-Award Specialist to oversee complex, high-volume research portfolios and ensure compliance with federal and sponsor policies. The role mentors staff and collaborates across the division to optimize financial and administrative processes.

The incumbent will apply advanced financial analysis, reporting, and UCSD systems knowledge to manage transactions, support Principal Investigators, and maintain rigorous internal