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University of California, Riverside · 2 months ago

Contracts & Grants Analyst 3

Riverside County, CA

Contract

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$68K/yr - $122K/yr

4+ years exp

The University of California, Riverside is a diverse research university located in Southern California. They are seeking a Contracts & Grants Analyst 3 to administer complex fiscal budgeting and operations, perform advanced budget analyses, and assist in preparing financial reports for principal investigators.

Building MaterialEducationNon ProfitReal Estate

No H1B

Responsibilities

Administer and coordinate complex fiscal budgeting and operations to ensure fiscal integrity and uphold strong internal controls

Perform advanced budget and resource analyses, and assist in preparing monthly financial reports for principal investigators (PIs) and administration, using robust analytical tools

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, pre- and post-award grant administration

Respond to evolving financial reporting needs and provide ad hoc information for PIs, department chairs, and administration through campus financial systems

Prepare multi-year budgets and coordinate the submission of contract and grant proposals to various agencies

Provide policy interpretation, critical analyses, and administrative support for all aspects of temporary academic personnel administration

Oversee and audit departmental contract and grant funds, collaborating with departments to resolve issues

Train PIs and administrators on contract and grant responsibilities, accounting procedures, best practices, sponsor requirements, and ensuring compliance with UCR policies and regulations

Qualification

Research administration guidelinesFinancial analysisGrant funding processesSpreadsheet softwareDatabase softwareCustomer service focusCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsWriting skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training

4 - 7 years 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

Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc

Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration

Ability to manage significant volume of transactions

Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting

Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles

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

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's guidelines

Ability to work with various and diverse groups of people and lead them to reach a common goal

Acts as the Lead Analyst for CHASS grant proposals involving multiple PI's, department, and/or other UCR colleges

Ability to independently audit departmental funds for oversight and training purposes

Forensic analysis of departmental contacts and grants and the ability to articulate and model the analysis and resolutions of problems to departmental personnel