Research Administrator 3/Financial Analyst

Position available through UCSD Temporary Employment Services (TES). Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain valuable UCSD experience and get your foot in the door for career positions. TES employment includes medical coverage, paid vacation & sick time, paid holidays, as well as training and development opportunities!

Assignment Details

UC San Diego is hiring a temporary Research Administrator to support the campus operations for the 2024 - 2025 School Year.

Duration: This role is anticipated to last 4 months

Compensation: $33.52 to $40.70 / hour DOE. Eligible for paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Full-medical insurance also available.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm or flexible

Location: CA Remote (Must live in California)

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Description

The Research Administrator 3(RA-3) provides complex analytical and financial support to Principal Investigators (PIs) 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 from a variety of campus systems, including Kuali, UCPath, and Oracle Financial; and sub award/subcontract issuance and administration. Guides less experienced staff.Type of Proposals: Highly complex proposals involving one or more of the following: multiple departments; multiple institutions (subawards); institutional cost-sharing; institutional commitment proposals; responsive to award agency proposal requirements (RFP, RFA, PA); numerous integrated projects; Program Project or Center applications, Laboratory Service Agreements (LSAs) and Contracts; extensive variety of agencies and number of awarding entities; significant and unique reporting requirements; equipment acquisition or fabrication; performance milestones. Type of Awards: Funds managed will be for awards received as a result of submission of proposals described above. Type of Self-Supporting Activities: The self-supporting activities and research recharge operations are large and complex in nature (income > $500K). Contributions to Development of Policies and Procedures - Provide team leadership in the development of policies and procedures; approve or recommend for approval changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Experience working in a university or related environment.
• Strong ability to interpret and apply university policies and procedures regarding purchasing, return goods, travel, disbursements, inventory, and audits.
• Knowledgeable about 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.
• Thorough knowledge in OMB circulars such as Uniform Guidance, and principles of cost accounting standards, including allowability, allocability, and reasonableness, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Experience working with computer and information management systems. Strong computer skills in a PC environment using various business software programs (spreadsheets, word-processing, and databases) with ability to update and increase skills and knowledge as needed.
• Excellent interpersonal skills including tact, diplomacy and flexibility. Ability to work independently and/or in a team framework. Proven ability to work effectively with a diverse population, including faculty, staff, students and the business community.
• 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 and follow through.

Special Conditions

• Background check required