Contracts & Grants Manager
About The Position
Under the general guidance of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Contracts & Grants Manager oversees the daily operations of research administration in the UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) and manages the various financial resources that support its research mission. The incumbent provides subject-matter expertise, training, and supervisory oversight of the UCI MIND Research Admin Team. The position requires advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage high volume and high complexity research portfolio of federal, state, and private contracts and grants, including clinical and training grants. Responsible for high level analysis, reporting, audit, and maintenance of internal controls. Involves activities associated with analyzing research funding trends and sources, forecasting, strategic planning, and managing research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: working directly with faculty on grant proposals; 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. May review and sign transactions for less experienced staff. As the technical lead, the incumbent will support the CAO and Director throughout the academic year by managing financial processes and reporting as required during the budget cycle. Incumbent will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of departmental accounts, including gift and endowment accounts. This position requires sound communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills which are often within a team environment.
Requirements
- Extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
- Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
- Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.
- Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
- Demonstrated advanced 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 knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
- Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
- Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements.
- Full knowledge of 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.
- Ability to interpret policy for others.
- Advanced knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques
- Advanced ability to create and train grant writing and other communications skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing grant funding required.
- Sound communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills which are often within a team environment
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
- 5-10 years of relevant experience
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
