University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 1/25/24 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 2/6/24. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Job posting will remain open until a suitable candidate has been identified.
THIS POSITION WILL BE HIRED AS A FUND MANAGER OR SENIOR FUND MANAGER DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE OF SELECTED CANDIDATE.
FUND MANAGER PAY RANGE: $67,200-$82,000
SENIOR FUND MANAGER PAY RANGE: $82,000-$97,000
This is a professional position at the experienced level of the Research Administrator Series. The incumbent is an experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.
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. Typically works on complex proposals such as grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.
Incumbent provides analytical and financial support 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; and sub award/subcontract issuance and administration.
Complexity is define as follows: Type of Proposals - Highly complex proposals involving one or more of the following: multiple departments; multiple institutions (subawards); significant institutional cost-sharing; institutional commitment proposals; responsive to award agency proposal requirements (RFP, RFA, PA); numerous integrated projects; Program Project or Center applications; training grant applications; and Contracts; extensive variety of agencies and extensive number of awarding entities; significant and unique reporting requirements; significant equipment acquisition or fabrication; performance milestones. Total proposals will usually be in excess of $8 million (direct cost) annually. 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.
Resources to be managed will be determined by each department reflecting the quantitative measures in the Classification Matrix for Sponsored Research Administrators.
The incumbent will perform Fund Management duties as outlined below:
~Number of Proposals Submitted: 6 - 35
~Dollar amount of Proposals Submitted: $6M - $24M
~Percentage of Proposal Types (Examples: Unsolicited, RFA, Center, Training Grant, Clinical, Contracts, Cost-sharing): Extramural, 90% Other, 10%
~Number of Awards Managed: 35 - 80
~Dollar Amount of Awards Managed (separate direct and indirect costs): $1.5M - $7M
~Percentage of Award Types (Examples: Standard, Subaward, Cost-Sharing, Program Project, Center Grant, Training Grant, Contracts): Contracts, 1-16%
~Cooperative Agreements, Endowed Chair, Fellowships,1-5%
~Service Agreements, 1-5%
~Department Funds, 5-12%
~Gift, 15-45%<
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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