General Information
| Job Description | PROJECT POLICY ANL 1 | Working Title | Project Analyst - Sponsored Research & Programs (SRP) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Code | 007396 | Grade | 18 |
| Department Name | SOM Finance and Admin Dept - D02013 | Department Head | Maria Aldana |
| Supervisor | Aurelia Espinoza | Effective Date |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
| Job Code | Title | FTE |
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Generic Scope
| Entry-level professional with limited prior experience; learns to use professional concepts to resolve problems of limited scope and complexity; works on assignments that are initially routine in nature, requiring limited judgment and decision making. Employees at this level are expected to acquire the skills and knowledge to perform more advanced work following an agreed upon time in position, through defined training and development planning. |
Custom Scope
| Learns to use professional concepts to conduct and/or support analytical studies or projects. Works on problems of limited scope. Acquires skills to fully analyze issues and problems, gather data and information, find and evaluate alternatives and make sound recommendations. |
Department Custom Scope
| The UCR School of Medicine (SOM) Department of Sponsored Research and Programs (SRP) is seeking an extremely organized professional with excellent written and verbal communication skills to serve as a Project Analyst. The incumbent will provide support to fellow SRP analysts and managers on the preparation of proposals for federal, state, and foundation grants and contracts that support SOM research and educational programs. Areas of support will include the careful analysis of grant and contract language in order to create logs and timelines to meet upcoming deadlines; organizing documents to ensure all required pieces are received; referencing back-up documentation to identify missing information in templates and forms; and completing drafts of required documentation to present to senior analysts for review and approval. With supervision, the incumbent will also assist with award financials which includes the processing of basic transactions and may include the drafting of grant budgets. SRP's customer audience includes a complement of SOM units (Dean's Office, the Division of Biomedical Sciences, the Division of Clinical Sciences, Center for Healthy Communities, Student Affairs, Undergraduate and Graduate Medical Education), as well as collegial collaborators, external business partners, and community-based organizations. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience Requirements
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 0 - 1 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience reading and comprehending regulatory, compliance, and/or legal language | Preferred |
License Requirements
Certification Requirements
| Certification | Requirement |
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
| Description | % Time |
|---|---|
Learns to prepare preliminary outlines for the conduct of analysis and accomplishment of assigned objectives.
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20 |
Learns to gather and assemble analytical and factual data.
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15 |
Supports program or project staff to gather information and support program objectives.
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15 |
Learns to prepare reports and summarize information available on the assigned issues and identifies other matters of significance.
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10 |
| Executes special or continuous research and data analysis responsibilities. | 10 |
| Prepares preliminary analyses of laws, procedures, and other subjects to contribute to organizational programs, research proposals, and other documentation. | 10 |
| Provides a variety of preliminary analytical studies in support of a function, research initiative, program and/or organizational unit. | 5 |
| Assists with program planning and collaboration with program/project staff. | 5 |
| Other duties as assigned | 5 |
| Processes routine financial transactions for review or approval by more senior analysts and managers. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
| Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Acquiring knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques. | Required |
| Basic program and project management skills. | Required |
| Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality. | Required |
| Basic communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. | Required |
| Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns. | Required |
| Skills to learn organization-specific and other computer application programs. | Required |
| Basic skills to analyze and research information and learn to synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail. | Required |
| Intermediate Proficiency with MS Word and MS Excel applications | Required |
| Ability to read, analyze, and comprehend complex, detailed language. | Required |
| Intermediate Proficiency with MS PowerPoint | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
| Close Supervision |
Environment
Working Environment
| UC Intellicenter |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
| Is Critical Position: Yes |