General Information
| Job Description | RSCH ADM 2 | Working Title | RSCH ADM 2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 006205 | Grade | 20 |
| Department Name | CNAS Dean's Office - D01040 | Department Head | Kathryn Uhrich |
| Supervisor | Ashley Beene | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Professional who 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. |
Custom Scope
| 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. |
Department Custom Scope
| Reporting to the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS), the position supports the research, instruction and public service missions of the College. The position will have a strong focus on establishing and maintaining databases related to funding opportunities and templates for proposal documents, along with creating checklists and templates for faculty as requested. The role reports directly to the Grants Facilitator. The position will also support junior leadership in the areas of extramural funding strategies and trends. Finally, as designated by the Grants Facilitator, the position will assist with coordination with departmental administrators and analysts, proposal organization and editing, and communication with the sponsors. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
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| 2 - 4 years of related experience. | Required |
License Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
| (CR): Under general supervision, provides advice and counsel regarding sponsored projects administration to Department Administrators and PIS. Supports grant writing and proposal development initiatives to improve funding success. | 35 |
| (DR): Analyzes transactions, expenditures, identifies and resolves discrepancies, financial and inventory reports. Prepares proposal budgets and support documents that are required by proposal guidelines. | 15 |
| As designated by supervisor, serves as the liaison for single-investigator proposals under 1 million dollars, and coordinates with department analyst and RED as necessary. | 15 |
| (CR): Develops professional relationships with sponsor representatives to help identify funding opportunities for researches. | 10 |
| Creates proposal templates and document checklists for specific funding opportunities as requested by faculty or supervisor. | 10 |
| Researches faculty inquiries regarding proposal eligibility, limited submission, format and compliance of proposal documents, allowable costs, rolling deadlines, etc. | 10 |
| Creates and maintains database of funding opportunities relevant to CNAS faculty. Disseminates funding opportunities to relevant faculty and colleagues across UCR. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Writing skills to draft persuasive text for variety of audiences. | Required |
| Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. | Required |
| Ability to manage a high volume of transactions. | Required |
| Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus. | Required |
| Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc. | Required |
| Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. | Required |
| Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures and techniques. | Required |
| Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines. | Required |
| Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting. | Required |
| Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. | Required |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
| Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |