University of California Riverside
Contracts & Grants Analyst 3
University of California Riverside, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
Job Title:
Contracts & Grants Analyst 3 Location:
Main Campus - UCR Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Category:
Campus Administration and Operations Salary:
$68,500 - $121,900 Full/Part Time:
Full-time(100%) Organization:
College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences Department:
Cindy Williams Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled Position Information
Under the general supervision of the Contracts and Grants Manager, administer and coordinate complex fiscal budgeting and operations to ensure fiscal integrity and uphold strong internal controls. Perform advanced budget and resource analyses, and assist in preparing monthly financial reports for principal investigators (PIs) and administration, using robust analytical tools. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, pre- and post-award grant administration. Respond to evolving financial reporting needs and provide ad hoc information for PIs, department chairs, and administration through campus financial systems. Prepare multi-year budgets and coordinate the submission of contract and grant proposals to various agencies. Additionally, provide policy interpretation, critical analyses, and administrative support for all aspects of temporary academic personnel administration. Oversee and audit departmental contract and grant funds, collaborating with departments to resolve issues. This role also includes training PIs and administrators on contract and grant responsibilities, accounting procedures, best practices, sponsor requirements, and ensuring compliance with UCR policies and regulations. This position is designated as a Career Ladder recruitment. The department may recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. It is currently posted as Contracts & Grants Analyst 3 (Recruitment ID #36485134) and Contracts & Grants Analyst 2 (Recruitment ID #36479833). Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the recruitment for which they applied. The full salary range for the Contracts & Grants Analyst 3 is $68,500 - $121,900. Salary offers are based on education, licensure/certifications, experience, and other business needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff. As a University employee, you must comply with applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Requirements
Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Experience Requirements 4 - 7 years of related experience. Minimum Requirements Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment. Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc. Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. Ability to manage significant volume of transactions. Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. 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 and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas. Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques. Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor's guidelines. Ability to work with various and diverse groups of people and lead them to reach a common goal. Heavily customer service oriented tasks with focus on training those diverse groups. Acts as the Lead Analyst for CHASS grant proposals involving multiple PI's, department, and/or other UCR colleges. Ability to independently audit departmental funds for oversight and training purposes. Forensic analysis of departmental contacts and grants and the ability to articulate and model the analysis and resolutions of problems to departmental personnel. Additional Information:
This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit:
Employee Benefits Overview Job Description Details
General Information Job Title
RSCH ADM 3 Job Code
006206 Grade
21 Department Head
Cindy Williams Supervisor
Linda Phinguyen Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role(CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus). Department Role(DR): Typically works on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards. Department Custom Scope Under the general supervision of the Contracts and Grants Manager, administer and coordinate complex fiscal budgeting and operations to ensure fiscal integrity and uphold strong internal controls. Perform advanced budget and resource analyses, and assist in preparing monthly financial reports for principal investigators (PIs) and administration, using robust analytical tools. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, pre- and post-award grant administration. Respond to evolving financial reporting needs and provide ad hoc information for PIs, department chairs, and administration through campus financial systems. Prepare multi-year budgets and coordinate the submission of contract and grant proposals to various agencies. Additionally, provide policy interpretation, critical analyses, and administrative support for all aspects of temporary academic personnel administration. Oversee and audit departmental contract and grant funds, collaborating with departments to resolve issues. This role also includes training PIs and administrators on contract and grant responsibilities, accounting procedures, best practices, sponsor requirements, and ensuring compliance with UCR policies and regulations. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. The full salary range for the Contracts & Grants Analyst 3 is $66,500 - $118,300. 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. Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time Coordinates proposal submissions.
Provides guidance and counsel on complex research administration matters, including compliance regulations, to principal investigators and department administrators.
20% (DR): Prepares complex proposal budgets and support documents that are required by proposal guidelines. 15% (CR): Applies contracts and grants concepts to review complex grant or contract proposals and obtain/verify necessary compliance approvals, and recommend/negotiate needed changes to proposals with PIs and/or department administrators. Researches, develops and implements new research initiatives. 15% Provides post-award financial administration and management for research funds in accordance with organization policy and agency requirements. 10% (CR): Develops professional relationships with sponsor representatives. Delivers specialized training for education workshops in the area of research administration, grant writing, proposal development to improve funding success. 10% Conducts presentations with departments on proposals, timing of ecafs, development of grants, maintain data base, policy reviews, RFP reviews. 10% Provides guidance and counsel on complex research administration matters, including compliance regulations, to principal investigators and department administrators. 5% Assists in support of audits as directed by senior staff. 5% Applies professional knowledge/experience to prepare, review and/or approve financial transactions. 5% Independently gathers information as needed to perform financial analysis. 5% To apply, visit this job posting: 36485134 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency.
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Contracts & Grants Analyst 3 Location:
Main Campus - UCR Schedule:
8AM - 5PM Category:
Campus Administration and Operations Salary:
$68,500 - $121,900 Full/Part Time:
Full-time(100%) Organization:
College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences Department:
Cindy Williams Application Deadline:
Open Until Filled Position Information
Under the general supervision of the Contracts and Grants Manager, administer and coordinate complex fiscal budgeting and operations to ensure fiscal integrity and uphold strong internal controls. Perform advanced budget and resource analyses, and assist in preparing monthly financial reports for principal investigators (PIs) and administration, using robust analytical tools. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, pre- and post-award grant administration. Respond to evolving financial reporting needs and provide ad hoc information for PIs, department chairs, and administration through campus financial systems. Prepare multi-year budgets and coordinate the submission of contract and grant proposals to various agencies. Additionally, provide policy interpretation, critical analyses, and administrative support for all aspects of temporary academic personnel administration. Oversee and audit departmental contract and grant funds, collaborating with departments to resolve issues. This role also includes training PIs and administrators on contract and grant responsibilities, accounting procedures, best practices, sponsor requirements, and ensuring compliance with UCR policies and regulations. This position is designated as a Career Ladder recruitment. The department may recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. It is currently posted as Contracts & Grants Analyst 3 (Recruitment ID #36485134) and Contracts & Grants Analyst 2 (Recruitment ID #36479833). Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the recruitment for which they applied. The full salary range for the Contracts & Grants Analyst 3 is $68,500 - $121,900. Salary offers are based on education, licensure/certifications, experience, and other business needs. Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff. As a University employee, you must comply with applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule. Requirements
Educational Requirements Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Experience Requirements 4 - 7 years of related experience. Minimum Requirements Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment. Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc. Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. Ability to manage significant volume of transactions. Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. 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 and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas. Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques. Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor's guidelines. Ability to work with various and diverse groups of people and lead them to reach a common goal. Heavily customer service oriented tasks with focus on training those diverse groups. Acts as the Lead Analyst for CHASS grant proposals involving multiple PI's, department, and/or other UCR colleges. Ability to independently audit departmental funds for oversight and training purposes. Forensic analysis of departmental contacts and grants and the ability to articulate and model the analysis and resolutions of problems to departmental personnel. Additional Information:
This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit:
Employee Benefits Overview Job Description Details
General Information Job Title
RSCH ADM 3 Job Code
006206 Grade
21 Department Head
Cindy Williams Supervisor
Linda Phinguyen Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role(CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus). Department Role(DR): Typically works on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards. Department Custom Scope Under the general supervision of the Contracts and Grants Manager, administer and coordinate complex fiscal budgeting and operations to ensure fiscal integrity and uphold strong internal controls. Perform advanced budget and resource analyses, and assist in preparing monthly financial reports for principal investigators (PIs) and administration, using robust analytical tools. Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to, pre- and post-award grant administration. Respond to evolving financial reporting needs and provide ad hoc information for PIs, department chairs, and administration through campus financial systems. Prepare multi-year budgets and coordinate the submission of contract and grant proposals to various agencies. Additionally, provide policy interpretation, critical analyses, and administrative support for all aspects of temporary academic personnel administration. Oversee and audit departmental contract and grant funds, collaborating with departments to resolve issues. This role also includes training PIs and administrators on contract and grant responsibilities, accounting procedures, best practices, sponsor requirements, and ensuring compliance with UCR policies and regulations. This position is eligible for a hybrid remote work schedule. The full salary range for the Contracts & Grants Analyst 3 is $66,500 - $118,300. 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. Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time Coordinates proposal submissions.
Provides guidance and counsel on complex research administration matters, including compliance regulations, to principal investigators and department administrators.
20% (DR): Prepares complex proposal budgets and support documents that are required by proposal guidelines. 15% (CR): Applies contracts and grants concepts to review complex grant or contract proposals and obtain/verify necessary compliance approvals, and recommend/negotiate needed changes to proposals with PIs and/or department administrators. Researches, develops and implements new research initiatives. 15% Provides post-award financial administration and management for research funds in accordance with organization policy and agency requirements. 10% (CR): Develops professional relationships with sponsor representatives. Delivers specialized training for education workshops in the area of research administration, grant writing, proposal development to improve funding success. 10% Conducts presentations with departments on proposals, timing of ecafs, development of grants, maintain data base, policy reviews, RFP reviews. 10% Provides guidance and counsel on complex research administration matters, including compliance regulations, to principal investigators and department administrators. 5% Assists in support of audits as directed by senior staff. 5% Applies professional knowledge/experience to prepare, review and/or approve financial transactions. 5% Independently gathers information as needed to perform financial analysis. 5% To apply, visit this job posting: 36485134 Copyright 2025 Jobelephant.com. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency.
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