Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst

University of California, Irvine•Irvine, CA

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative community focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond. The School's programs, research, and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing current needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars, and leaders. As a highly ranked institution, the School is home to approximately 1,000 students enrolled in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, and has a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. The School of Education has been a part of UC Irvine since 1967, when it was established as an Office of Teacher Education; in 1991, it grew into the Department of Education and; in 2012, became the School of Education. For more information, visit education.uci.edu. Your Role on the Team Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently oversee extramural research proposals, awards, and transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on funding 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 multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Typically works on complex proposals such as fellowship awards and cooperative agreements which require task budgets, multiple years, multiple investigators, multiple sub awards and cost share tracking.

Requirements

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 sponsor’s guidelines.
Intermediate to advanced level of skill with computer software, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
A minimum of 3 years of experience
Relevant experience
Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.
Experience with the Kuali Financial electronic system for the processing of financial transactions.

Responsibilities

Independently oversee extramural research proposals, awards, and transactions related to contract and grant management.
Maintain contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies.
Analyze data requiring a thorough understanding of complex regulations.
Complete and approve transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.
Work on complex proposals and awards involving multiple investigators and multiple sub-awards.
Guide less experienced staff.
Work on complex proposals such as fellowship awards and cooperative agreements which require task budgets, multiple years, multiple investigators, multiple sub awards and cost share tracking.