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UC San Diego · 1 day ago

Research Administrator 3 (Hybrid) - 137826

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$54K/yr - $86K/yr

UC San Diego is a leading university that values diversity and inclusion. They are seeking a Research Administrator 3 to provide analytical and financial support in proposal processing, contract and grant administration, and budget development for various sponsors.

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Responsibilities

Independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions

Provides analytical and financial support in proposal processing, contract and grant administration, and budget development, including pre-award proposal initiatives, management of funds post-award, and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors

Involves activities associated with forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: coordinating and identifying and developing and/or presenting proposals, contracts and other agreements; reviewing proposals to ensure institutional compliance; negotiating, administering and monitoring contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial management and reporting; and sub award/subcontract issuance and administration

Qualification

Research administration guidelinesFinancial analysisSpreadsheetDatabase softwareCompliance regulationsAccounting principlesAward mechanismsInterpersonal skillsCustomer service focusAttention to detailCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Through understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment

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

Stays current on compliance regulations in all areas of research administration

Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles

Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals and groups

Knowledgeable about 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

Requires thorough knowledge in OMB circulars such as Universal Guidelines, A-21, A110 and principles of cost accounting standards, including allowability, allocability, and reasonableness, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines

Ability to work in a fast paced environment with overlapping deadlines and short lead times and maintain a high level of attention to detail, and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy

Proficiency working with computer and information management systems

Experienced with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements

Proficiency in utilizing system reports, data extraction, and use pivot tables or similar experience using other financial reporting tools