University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 02/21/2024 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 03/01/2024. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
This role will have the ability to work in a completely remote or hybrid/remote schedule. The hybrid schedule would include a combination of on-site work at UCSD Campus and remote.
The Department of Neurosciences is a large department within the UCSD School of Medicine, comprised of 661 Faculty, Research and Project Scientists, Postdocs, Clinical Education, Administrative and Business Office staff and Research lab staff. Research revenues are ~$50M, Clinical revenue is ~$6M, Rady Children's revenue is ~$3.5M, VA Clinical Faculty revenue is ~$1.1M.
The Department's faculty and divisions are siting on-campus in La Jolla, Hillcrest and East Campus, VA Hospital, Rady Children's Hospital – San Diego (RCHSD), UC San Diego Clinics throughout San Diego County. Working affiliations are also with Scripps Mercy Hospital and Medical Center. The Department's mission is to create the synergies and define the ideas and programs that allow to transform the way Neurosciences community discovers, teaches and cares. The Department of Neurosciences strives to deliver the highest quality clinical care to patients, conduct cutting-edge science and research, and train the next generation of neurologists and researchers by fostering education at all levels and integrating the latest scientific and medical advances into the curriculum.
Under general supervision, reports to the Associate Director of Research Administration, uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and 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 another authorized institutional official. Proposals may include grants and contracts with complex budgets including cores, projects, tasks, option years, multiple investigators and multiple subawards. Support involves multitasking between multiple proposal submissions simultaneously in order to meet strict deadlines. Funding mechanisms may include grants, contracts, clinical trials, fellowships, subawards, service agreements, and consulting agreements from various federal, state, private, and industry sponsors.
Provides analytical, financial and training activities in support of contract and grant proposal development, grant-writing, funding, administration, and budget development. Involves coordinating, identifying, developing, and presenting proposals, contracts and other agreements; reviewing proposals to ensure institutional compliance and program success; knowledge of administering and monitoring contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial management and reporting; and sub award / subcontract issuance and administration. Responsible for interpreting instructions and guidelines to guide the proposal through the submission process while providing excellent customer service.
Seven (7) years of relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in a related area plus three (3) years of related experience or equivalent combination of education/experience.
Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, in a university environment.
Ability to manage significant volume of transactions. Skill in prioritizing a high-volume workload to ensure priorities and other deadlines are met. Demonstrated ability to work in pressure situations to meet deadlines and accommodate interruptions. Ability to maintain flexibility to redirect efforts when priorities change.
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. Experience in budget preparation using automated spreadsheet systems. Demonstrated skill in using a variety of computer systems including spreadsheet, database, word-processing, and Internet systems. Must have demonstrated expertise with MS Office: Excel, Access, Word, and PowerPoint, as well as other grant writing automated systems. Demonstrated skill in math and accurate accounting practice
About University of California San Diego
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
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