University of California, Merced · 11 hours ago
Research Administrator - HSRI (Remote)
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Responsibilities
Reports directly to the Chief Administrative Officer. Under limited supervision, applies professional contract and grant concepts to assist with the Principal Investigator's research proposals and nonfinancial activities. Ensures all proposed research activities comply with sponsor and the university's policies. Ensures the proposal packet is complete and the sponsor's guideline is followed. Prepares proposal budgets and support documents that are required by proposal guidelines. Coordinates proposal submissions with Contract and Grant Officers in the Sponsored Projects Office.
Under limited supervision, provides post award financial administration and management for research funds in accordance with campus policy and agency requirements. Provides full customer service support to Principal Investigators during the post award duration. Applies professional knowledge/experience to prepare, review, and/or approve financial transactions and monitor award spending. Independently gathers information as needed to perform financial analysis and future projections. Provides monthly financial reporting to Principal Investigators and advises on future projected spending. Set up subaward agreements in coordination with the Sponsored Projects Office. Serves as liaison between the Principal Investigator, Sponsored Projects Office, Project Portfolio Financial Team, Procurement, and other departments and schools. Provides guidance and counsel on complex research administration matters, including compliance regulations, to Principal Investigators. Provides problem-solving and analytical techniques.
Provides research administration support: prepare Principal Investigator summer salaries in accordance with award budget, prepare no-cost extension requests, re-budget requests, funding setup with a new chart of accounts for initial award notices, handle all account cleanup; payroll transfers/direct retros, fund changes, monitor the maintenance of open commitments, and approve award transactions according to grant guidelines and allowability.
Keeps updated on relevant changes in University and sponsoring agencies’ guidelines by attending training seminars and University and sponsoring agencies’ websites. Learning opportunities may include self-directed activities (such as recommended reading or participation in online courses) and/or programs, courses and activities assigned by the supervisor.
Provides additional administrative support to the Chief Administrative Officer as requested. Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Science, Business Law, Management, Business Administration, or other related fields.
Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.
Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
Demonstrated 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.
Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
Preferred
Advanced degree from an accredited university in Science, Business Law, Management, Business Administration, or other related fields.
Three years of directly related, progressively responsible experience working with federal, state, and other contracts and grants, or three years of equivalent experience as indicated. A Master's degree is preferred and may substitute one year of related experience.
Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques.
Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor guidelines.
Benefits
Full UC benefits
Company
University of California, Merced
University of California system and the first American research university of the 21st century.
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Funding
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2022-01-19Grant· $0.15M
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