UC San Diego · 7 hours ago
Research Administrator 2 - 138172
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
$75K/yr - $81K/yrUC San Diego is a prestigious institution seeking a Research Administrator 2 to support their Mathematics Department. The role involves developing and overseeing research proposals, managing contracts and grants, and providing financial support in proposal processing and budget development.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Develops and/or oversees research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies
Works on proposals of moderate scope such as single investigator NSF proposals where analysis of financial information or reports requires review of a variety of factors (e.g. budgets, salaries, expenses, etc)
Receives assignments on project basis and fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions
Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official
Provides moderate 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
Provides data gathering and analysis to the development of policies and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines
Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc
Ability to manage a high volume of transactions
Ability to perform moderately 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; communication skills; and a customer service focus
Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles
Ability to work in a fast paced environment with overlapping deadlines
Effective problem solving skills
Familiarity with OMB circulars such as Uniform Guidance, A-21, A110 and principles of cost accounting standards, including allowability, allocability, and reasonableness, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals and groups
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
Experience working with computer and information management systems
Familiarity with common sponsored award mechanisms
Familiarity in utilizing OFC reports or similar experience using other financial reporting tools
Company
UC San Diego
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