University of California, San Diego Looking for 116341 – Research Admin. / Financial Analyst / Fund Manager Full Time

UCSD Layoff from Career
Appointment: Apply by 05/16/22 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment
Advisor.

Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 05/27/22. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability
Counselor for assistance.

Position will be filled at the level of a RSCH ADM 2 or a RSCH ADM 3, based on the qualifications
of the candidate selected for hire.

DESCRIPTION

This is a professional position at the
intermediate level, fully operational level of the Research Administrator series. The incumbent applies acquired job skills, policies, and
procedures to complete substantive assignments / projects / tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined
guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

Under general supervision, develops and / or oversees research proposals,
awards and / or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with
institutional and research sponsor policies. Works on proposals of moderate scope such as single investigator NSF proposals where analysis
of financial information or reports requires review of a variety of factors (e.g. budgets, salaries, expenses, etc). Receives assignments on
project basis and fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions. May be eligible for delegated signature
authority. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.

The incumbent
will be providing moderate 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.

~ Cover letter required for a complete application.

This position will work a hybrid
schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite in La Jolla (general campus) and remote. This is subject to change due to
business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and
  institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions.
• Ability to perform
  moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Proven competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in
  financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization;
  communication skills; and a customer service focus.
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research
  administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Strong problem
  solving skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals and groups.
• Familiarity with OMB
  circulars such as Uniform Guidance, A-21, A110 and principles of cost accounting standards, including allowability, allocability, and
  reasonableness, states, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Ability to work in a fast paced
  environment with overlapping deadlines and short lead times and maintain a high level of attention to detail, and ability to work with a
  high degree of accuracy.
• Experience working with computer and information managements systems.
• Familiarity with common
  sponsored award mechanisms.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

• Job offer is contingent upon satisfactory clearance based
  on Background Check results.
• Overtime and weekends may be required.
• Position will be filled at the level of a RSCH ADM 2 or
  a RSCH ADM 3, based on the qualifications of the candidate selected for hire.