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UC Davis Health · 17 hours ago

Research Admin 2

Sacramento, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$36.83/hr - $50.56/hr

UC Davis Health is a prominent healthcare institution focused on advancing surgical practices and research. The Research Admin 2 position is responsible for managing research grants, overseeing project management functions, and collaborating with various stakeholders to enhance research initiatives within the Department of Surgery.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

50% - Project Management

50% - Grants Management

Qualification

Grants ManagementFinancial ReportingAnalytical SkillsProject ManagementPMP CertificationBudget DevelopmentCommunication SkillsLeadershipProblem-SolvingCollaborationOrganizational Skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in related discipline or equivalent combination of education and work experience

Experience performing analytical work, analyzing complex information, performing independent research, presenting complex data in a way that facilitates decision-making and making strategic recommendations

Experience preparing financial reports, developing financial projections (long and short term)

Demonstrated experience and working knowledge of financial and payroll systems (including Decision Support and UC Path), or similarly complex administrative systems

Demonstrated experience at exercising administrative judgment and assuming responsibility for decisions, consequences, and results having an impact on people, costs, and/or quality of service within functional area

Recent training and experience submitting and managing extramural grants

Experience developing and managing research grant budgets

Expert in all phases and components of project management with the ability to direct programs with organization-wide impact

Excellent communication and presentation skills, including the ability to explain technology solutions in business terms, establish rapport and persuade others

Fosters relationships and effectively collaborates with all levels of a diverse body of leaders, physicians, researchers, administrators, and staff employees

Proven leadership ability

Ability to motivate cross-functional project teams by fostering team spirit, an attitude of cooperation, and a commitment to the organization

Required ability to assess campus, medical center or Office of the President needs for information technology products and design services to meet the needs of the research initiatives

Working knowledge of Institutional Review Board processes

Self-motivated and focused on the goals and deliverables of the organization and is always working to deliver and support these goals

Sophisticated problem-solving skills to effectively define and address daily challenges and deliver assignments in a high pressure constantly changing executive level environment

Highly organized and focused on critical deadlines; ability to review and prioritize workload and makes adjustments as needed

Expert in building credibility, trust, and rapport with stakeholders at all levels, both within and outside of the organization

Preferred

Master's degree in relevant fields or equivalent related program management experience

PMP (Project Management Professional) certification

Prior experience managing a portfolio of external grants and contracts

Experience with contracts and grants financial systems such as Cayuse and Effort Reporting. Prior experience with UC Davis financial systems preferred

Skill to organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously and to set priorities to effect project completion within stated deadlines

Benefits

High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs

UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family

Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave

Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement

Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth

WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources

On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services

Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles

Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here