Job Abstract

• Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently manage awards in compliance with University and institutional research sponsor policies, regulations, terms and conditions. Forecasts and plans financial activity for awards; performs financial transactions, and maintains contract and grant records.
• Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and / or multiple sub awards. Typically works on complex proposals such as grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.
• Collects and reports financial and key project personnel data required by NIH agencies.
• Administers subcontracts and coordinates with collaborating institutions and their project investigators’ team.
• Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.
• Support faculty through proposal initiatives that are not under the purview of the campus Research Management Services (RMS) unit.

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• Working knowledge of UCSF research administration, including systems and tools and processes. (MyReports, UCPath, UPlan, RAS, CACTAS, eProposal, PeopleSoft Financials, Award Verification, GL Verification)
• Knowledge of UCSF HR administration guidelines and process for Academic and staff positions, including payroll and one-time compensation.

• Bachelor's degree in related area and 3+ years of related experience / or equivalent experience / training.
• 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.
• Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• 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.
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• 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 sponsorÆs guidelines.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Working knowledge of NIH requirements, forms, reports, and processes.