University of California Riverside
Contracts and Grants Lead
University of California Riverside, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
Contracts and Grants LeadJob ID:Location:
Main Campus - UCRSchedule:
8AM - 5PMCategory:
HealthcareSalary:
$81,500 - $150,100Full/Part Time:
Full-time(100%)Organization:
School of MedicineDepartment:
SOM Finance and Admin DeptApplication Deadline:
Open Until FilledPosition Information:UCR's department of Sponsored Research & Programs is in need of a Contracts and Grants Lead, to administrate and supervise center, program and complex grant projects, including providing support and assistance to UCR's School of Medicine. The C&G Lead will perform high-level budget/resource analyses and internal fund auditing utilizing robust analytical tools. The C&G Lead will assist with financial administration of grants, respond to recipients concerning grant and budget revisions, and assist Principal Investigators with the financial aspects of grant administration.This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days on campus / 2 days remote.The full salary range for the Contracts and Grants Lead is $81,500 - $150,100 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $115,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.Requirements:Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. RequiredExperience Requirements6 - 10 years of related experience. RequiredMinimum 4 years Post-award experience in preparing reports for submission to sponsor and/or review by management, preparing regular budget reports, and conducting variance and other analyses, to ensure compliance with sponsor terms and conditions. RequiredMinimum RequirementsExtensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.Maintains knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting.Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements.Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.Ability to interpret policy for others.Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.Advances knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedure and techniques.Advanced ability to create and train grant writing and other communication skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing grant funding required.Preferred QualificationsFull 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.Additional Information:In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University RankingsUCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit:
Employee Benefits OverviewJob Description Details:General InformationJob TitleRSCH ADM 4Job Code006207Grade23Department HeadMaria AldanaSupervisorJessica PortilloPositions Directly SupervisedJob Code Title FTE004486 RSCH ADM 2 CX 1006206 RSCH ADM 3 1Generic ScopeTechnical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.Custom ScopeUses advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage high volume and high complexity transactions. May review and guide others in the review of financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, awards, and/or transactions to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies. Works independently to assess complex grant, contract and subcontract transactions where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. May be eligible for delegated signature authority. May review and sign transactions for less experienced staff. May serve as a technical specialist in a particular area, such as federal contracts, state contracts, subcontracts or information systems. Central Role(CR): Typically works on highly complex proposals and awards such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards. Is eligible for delegated authority.Department Custom ScopeThe Contracts and Grants Lead, under the direction of the SRP Director, is responsible for the administration and supervision of the Center, program and complex grant projects, including providing support and assistance to UCR's School of Medicine. Functions independently and proactively with decision-making responsibility to provide comprehensive administrative and budgetary support to principal investigators (PIs) and manage the coordination of program development activities for the School of Medicine (SOM), inclusive of highly complex programs involving large and/or multi-institutional collaborations. The C&G Lead will perform high-level budget/resource analyses and internal fund auditing utilizing robust analytical tools. The C&G Lead assists with financial administration of grants, responds to recipients concerning grant and budget revisions, and assists PIs with the financial aspects of grant administration. Tracks and reconciles expenses for complex program and Center projects. The individual is responsible for overseeing operational aspects for pre-award services related to Center and program grants. In collaboration with the Director of SRP and SRP leadership team, the C&G Lead will ensure pre- and post- award compliance with federal and state policies and regulations.Additionally, the C&G Lead oversees a team of junior analysts, providing leadership, mentorship, and training to ensure the effective management of grant-related tasks. This includes delegating responsibilities, monitoring performance, and offering guidance on complex issues. The C&G Lead ensures that junior analysts are well-equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to perform their duties efficiently and in compliance with institutional and federal guidelines. C&G Lead will be the liaison with SOM centers to ensure compliance with both sponsor and institutional policies. Regular check-ins will be implemented for regulatory oversight. C&G Lead will be responsible to create SOPs, policies, checklist and workflows for proper management of center grants.The customer audience includes a complement of SOM units, collegial collaborators, external business partners, and community-based organizations. The duties of this position include but are not limited to conducting comprehensive analysis of a variety of funding mechanisms and awards; overseeing pre-award initiatives; reviewing proposals to ensure institutional compliance; submitting complex proposals; assessing and resolving complex contracts and grants issues; and participating in operational planning and training activities. The C&G Lead contributes to the organization with planning, establishing, and monitoring fiscal budget of contracts and grants administration, submission, and budgets related to Center grants as well of a variety of projects. The C&G Lead provides guidance and counsel on a variety of complex research administration matters to principal investigators, departmental administrators, and departmental staff. In order to carry out these responsibilities, advanced knowledge of relevant regulations and requirements to satisfactorily meet government and UC reporting requirements for financial activities is required.Key Responsibilities:Department Role (DR): Leads the organization, planning, establishment and monitoring of fiscal budget control of contracts and grants administration, submissions, budgets, support documents, gifts, endowments and privately funded projects for faculty research programs. 20%Provides training and professional development, either formally or on-the-job, for staff to ensure subject matter knowledge in appropriate areas (e.g., sponsored project administration, post-award administration, shared fund management, etc.) and consistency across fund operations. Delivers specialized training presentations and/or develops content and materials for PIs and/or staff for education workshops in the area of research administration. 15%Central Role (CR): Administratively reviews complex grant or contract proposals budgets and awards, obtains/verifies necessary compliance approvals. 10%(DR): Provides highly complex projections, analysis and recommendations. 5%Provides guidance and counsel on wide variety of highly complex research administration matters to principal investigators, senior departmental administrators and less experienced department staff. Leads education and outreach activities to facilitate connection between faculty and relevant programs/funding opportunities and promote research to external entities. 5%(DR): Ensures complete and accurate collection of research management administration data at all stages of the contract and grant life cycle. Independently oversees award reporting and closeout. 5%(CR): Approves/signs-off submission of pre-award update information requested by sponsor representatives before issue of awards. 5%(CR): Reviews and approves or rejects requested fund advance setups or research account updates. 5%(CR): Maintains professional relationships with sponsor representatives. Delivers specialized training and/or develops content for education workshops in the area of research administration. Leads broad initiatives to develop successful proposal processes and resources for researches. 5%(CR): Maintains communication with review committees to learn of new requirements. 5%Reviews budget allocations for policy exceptions, conceives of and maintains chart of accounts or other data management tools, and related business processes. Reviews and reconciles ledger accounts. Participates in gathering data from the general ledger for the collection of information for UBIT, preparing summary schedules, and either answering questions from departments or coordinating getting answers. 5%Prepares reviews and/or approves financial transactions. Independently gathers information as needed to perform financial analysis. 5%(DR): Administers, in coordination with central and departmental administrators, the administrative and financial aspects of complex, awarded projects with broad impact. 5%Recommends hiring of new employees, salary actions, terminations, and performance ratings. Evaluates performance and competency and defines development goals. Serves as a role model for assigned staff of technical expertise, professionalism, and excellent communication. 5%Assists in support of audit as directed by senior staff. 0%(CR): Negotiates terms and conditions of highly complex research grant, contract and subcontract proposals and awards from various sponsors. 0%(CR): Maintains appropriate approvals from applicable compliance committees. 0%To apply, visit
https://jobsportal.ucr.edu/jobs/34161079Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
Main Campus - UCRSchedule:
8AM - 5PMCategory:
HealthcareSalary:
$81,500 - $150,100Full/Part Time:
Full-time(100%)Organization:
School of MedicineDepartment:
SOM Finance and Admin DeptApplication Deadline:
Open Until FilledPosition Information:UCR's department of Sponsored Research & Programs is in need of a Contracts and Grants Lead, to administrate and supervise center, program and complex grant projects, including providing support and assistance to UCR's School of Medicine. The C&G Lead will perform high-level budget/resource analyses and internal fund auditing utilizing robust analytical tools. The C&G Lead will assist with financial administration of grants, respond to recipients concerning grant and budget revisions, and assist Principal Investigators with the financial aspects of grant administration.This is a hybrid position, requiring 3 days on campus / 2 days remote.The full salary range for the Contracts and Grants Lead is $81,500 - $150,100 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $115,000 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.Requirements:Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. RequiredExperience Requirements6 - 10 years of related experience. RequiredMinimum 4 years Post-award experience in preparing reports for submission to sponsor and/or review by management, preparing regular budget reports, and conducting variance and other analyses, to ensure compliance with sponsor terms and conditions. RequiredMinimum RequirementsExtensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.Maintains knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting.Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements.Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.Ability to interpret policy for others.Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.Advances knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedure and techniques.Advanced ability to create and train grant writing and other communication skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing grant funding required.Preferred QualificationsFull 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.Additional Information:In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University RankingsUCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit:
Employee Benefits OverviewJob Description Details:General InformationJob TitleRSCH ADM 4Job Code006207Grade23Department HeadMaria AldanaSupervisorJessica PortilloPositions Directly SupervisedJob Code Title FTE004486 RSCH ADM 2 CX 1006206 RSCH ADM 3 1Generic ScopeTechnical leader with a high degree of knowledge in the overall field and recognized expertise in specific areas; problem-solving frequently requires analysis of unique issues/problems without precedent and/or structure. May manage programs that include formulating strategies and administering policies, processes, and resources; functions with a high degree of autonomy.Custom ScopeUses advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage high volume and high complexity transactions. May review and guide others in the review of financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, awards, and/or transactions to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies. Works independently to assess complex grant, contract and subcontract transactions where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. May be eligible for delegated signature authority. May review and sign transactions for less experienced staff. May serve as a technical specialist in a particular area, such as federal contracts, state contracts, subcontracts or information systems. Central Role(CR): Typically works on highly complex proposals and awards such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards. Is eligible for delegated authority.Department Custom ScopeThe Contracts and Grants Lead, under the direction of the SRP Director, is responsible for the administration and supervision of the Center, program and complex grant projects, including providing support and assistance to UCR's School of Medicine. Functions independently and proactively with decision-making responsibility to provide comprehensive administrative and budgetary support to principal investigators (PIs) and manage the coordination of program development activities for the School of Medicine (SOM), inclusive of highly complex programs involving large and/or multi-institutional collaborations. The C&G Lead will perform high-level budget/resource analyses and internal fund auditing utilizing robust analytical tools. The C&G Lead assists with financial administration of grants, responds to recipients concerning grant and budget revisions, and assists PIs with the financial aspects of grant administration. Tracks and reconciles expenses for complex program and Center projects. The individual is responsible for overseeing operational aspects for pre-award services related to Center and program grants. In collaboration with the Director of SRP and SRP leadership team, the C&G Lead will ensure pre- and post- award compliance with federal and state policies and regulations.Additionally, the C&G Lead oversees a team of junior analysts, providing leadership, mentorship, and training to ensure the effective management of grant-related tasks. This includes delegating responsibilities, monitoring performance, and offering guidance on complex issues. The C&G Lead ensures that junior analysts are well-equipped with the knowledge and resources needed to perform their duties efficiently and in compliance with institutional and federal guidelines. C&G Lead will be the liaison with SOM centers to ensure compliance with both sponsor and institutional policies. Regular check-ins will be implemented for regulatory oversight. C&G Lead will be responsible to create SOPs, policies, checklist and workflows for proper management of center grants.The customer audience includes a complement of SOM units, collegial collaborators, external business partners, and community-based organizations. The duties of this position include but are not limited to conducting comprehensive analysis of a variety of funding mechanisms and awards; overseeing pre-award initiatives; reviewing proposals to ensure institutional compliance; submitting complex proposals; assessing and resolving complex contracts and grants issues; and participating in operational planning and training activities. The C&G Lead contributes to the organization with planning, establishing, and monitoring fiscal budget of contracts and grants administration, submission, and budgets related to Center grants as well of a variety of projects. The C&G Lead provides guidance and counsel on a variety of complex research administration matters to principal investigators, departmental administrators, and departmental staff. In order to carry out these responsibilities, advanced knowledge of relevant regulations and requirements to satisfactorily meet government and UC reporting requirements for financial activities is required.Key Responsibilities:Department Role (DR): Leads the organization, planning, establishment and monitoring of fiscal budget control of contracts and grants administration, submissions, budgets, support documents, gifts, endowments and privately funded projects for faculty research programs. 20%Provides training and professional development, either formally or on-the-job, for staff to ensure subject matter knowledge in appropriate areas (e.g., sponsored project administration, post-award administration, shared fund management, etc.) and consistency across fund operations. Delivers specialized training presentations and/or develops content and materials for PIs and/or staff for education workshops in the area of research administration. 15%Central Role (CR): Administratively reviews complex grant or contract proposals budgets and awards, obtains/verifies necessary compliance approvals. 10%(DR): Provides highly complex projections, analysis and recommendations. 5%Provides guidance and counsel on wide variety of highly complex research administration matters to principal investigators, senior departmental administrators and less experienced department staff. Leads education and outreach activities to facilitate connection between faculty and relevant programs/funding opportunities and promote research to external entities. 5%(DR): Ensures complete and accurate collection of research management administration data at all stages of the contract and grant life cycle. Independently oversees award reporting and closeout. 5%(CR): Approves/signs-off submission of pre-award update information requested by sponsor representatives before issue of awards. 5%(CR): Reviews and approves or rejects requested fund advance setups or research account updates. 5%(CR): Maintains professional relationships with sponsor representatives. Delivers specialized training and/or develops content for education workshops in the area of research administration. Leads broad initiatives to develop successful proposal processes and resources for researches. 5%(CR): Maintains communication with review committees to learn of new requirements. 5%Reviews budget allocations for policy exceptions, conceives of and maintains chart of accounts or other data management tools, and related business processes. Reviews and reconciles ledger accounts. Participates in gathering data from the general ledger for the collection of information for UBIT, preparing summary schedules, and either answering questions from departments or coordinating getting answers. 5%Prepares reviews and/or approves financial transactions. Independently gathers information as needed to perform financial analysis. 5%(DR): Administers, in coordination with central and departmental administrators, the administrative and financial aspects of complex, awarded projects with broad impact. 5%Recommends hiring of new employees, salary actions, terminations, and performance ratings. Evaluates performance and competency and defines development goals. Serves as a role model for assigned staff of technical expertise, professionalism, and excellent communication. 5%Assists in support of audit as directed by senior staff. 0%(CR): Negotiates terms and conditions of highly complex research grant, contract and subcontract proposals and awards from various sponsors. 0%(CR): Maintains appropriate approvals from applicable compliance committees. 0%To apply, visit
https://jobsportal.ucr.edu/jobs/34161079Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.
#J-18808-Ljbffr