Research Administrator 4 - Pre-Award (6207U), SHARE Region - 74181

Research Administrator 4 - Pre-Award (6207U), SHARE Region - 74181 About Berkeley At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included. Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff. The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature. We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community. At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential. We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities. Departmental Overview Berkeley Regional Services (BRS) is comprised of five (5) Regions which provide services to specific "groupings/clusters" of schools, colleges, and organized research units (4 academic, 1 all other). This regional approach to providing administrative services is intended to improve service quality by re-establishing personal connections and to develop more local expertise. Social Sciences, Arts & Humanities, ORUs & SpAce Sciences Lab, UndergRaduate Studies, ChEmistry (SHARE)- is part of Berkeley Regional Services, within the division of the Vice Chancellor for Administration. Our mission at SHARE is simple. We aim to provide the Human Resources, Research Administration, Purchasing & Reimbursement services that departments and ORUs in our region require - in a timely and efficient manner, with minimal hand-offs and a culture of collaborative improvement. The Role: Provides analytical and financial support in processing grant proposals, contract and grant administration, and budget development, with a primary emphasis on pre-award proposal development and initiatives. 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; initiating and establishing new subaward/subcontracts funded by sponsored research agreements. Responsibilities Leads the organization, planning, establishment, and monitoring of fiscal budget control for contracts and grants administration. Oversees submissions, budgets, support documents, gifts, endowments, and privately funded projects for faculty research programs. Prepares, reviews, and/or approves contract or grant proposals to extramural sponsors, including federal, industry, or non-profit funding agencies. Works independently with principal investigators to develop detailed budget requests. Assembles grant applications for submission to sponsoring agencies. Liaises with central campus offices responsible for reviewing proposals prior to submission to sponsoring agencies. Coordinates with subaward/subcontractor organizations to collect required documents for contract/grant proposals to external sponsoring agencies. Collaborates with principal investigators and central campus offices to establish subaward agreements on funded research programs. Provides guidance and counsel on a 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 connections between faculty and relevant programs/funding opportunities. Promotes research to external entities. Required Qualifications Extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment. Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to the use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflicts of interest, biosafety, etc. Ability to handle high volume and complex transactions. Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software, in areas supporting budget development, financial analysis, cost projections, or fiscal management. Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements. Advanced knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques. Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, application of indirect cost rates, and other complex concepts in research administration. Advanced ability to create and train grant writing and other communications skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing required grant funding. Education/Training: Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. Preferred Qualifications A minimum of three years' experience working with federal and state contracts and grants fiscal policies and procedures or equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary & Benefits For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits website. Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $87,500.00 - $92,000.00. This is an exempt, monthly-paid position. This is a full-time, Career position that is eligible for full UC benefits. This position is eligible for up to 100% remote work. Exact arrangements are determined in partnership with your supervisor to meet role responsibilities and department needs, and are subject to change.

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