Lead Center Research Administrator

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The School of Physical Sciences Contract and Grant Financial Management Team supports postaward analytical, financial, administration, and training activities for contract and grant funding, and budget development for SoPS faculty and their various research and instructional programs
and initiatives. We manage funding (post-award) and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors. We analyze research funding trends and sources, forecast, plan, and manage research portfolios and our daily activities involve reviewing proposals to ensure
institutional compliance and program success; 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.

The Lead Center Research Administrator in the School of Physical Sciences (SoPS) uses advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage highly complex federal and private contracts and grants (approx. $10-$15 million) as well as other extramural funds that support various
Center research programs within SoPS with broad impacts to UCI and the surrounding communities of Orange County. Under the minimal direction of the SoPS Contract and Grant Manager, and as part of the School's senior financial management team, incumbent has independent decision making authority, with policy analysis and interpretation of complex scope, and independent problem solving responsibilities that require on-going interaction with all levels of university and agency faculty and staff. Uses skills as a technical leader in research administration to assess highly complex grant, contract, and subcontract transactions where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors, manages programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources with a high degree of autonomy. Works on awards of diverse scope where problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues, problems without precedent and / or structure. Manages complex post-award administration on Center grants and contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators, and multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff in the unit, in the absence of Manager.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $85400.00- $110000.00 (Annual).

Required:

• Extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
• Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.
• Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Demonstrated advanced 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 expert knowledge of and ability to interpret, communicate, and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Full knowledge of 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.
• Ability to independently develop innovative, logical solutions to difficult, unusual or first time problems, and generate appropriate recommendations in response.
• Experience working as part of a professional team, maintaining confidentiality, using discretion, and establishing and maintaining working relationships with staff faculty, researchers, and students of various social, cultural, economic, and educational backgrounds.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience Experience at UCI, with working knowledge of UCI administrative and financial online systems and/or ten years of higher education experience managing multi-million dollar research awards.

Preferred:

• .Advanced knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques
• Advanced ability to create and train grant writing and other communications skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing grant funding required.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.