Pre-Award Grants Coordinator
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Who We AreFounded in 1965,UC Irvineis a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.As part of the Susan & Henry Samueli College of Health Sciences, the mission of the UC Irvine Joe C. Wen School of Population & Public Health is the achievement of health equity for all populations through research, teaching, service, and public health practice, locally and globally. Championing the principles of evidence-based public health science, Wen Public Health aspires to understand and impact population-level social, biological, and environmental determinants of health and well-being.The Office of Research provides grant support to help ensure our faculty, postdocs, and graduate students succeed in obtaining and maintaining extramural funding. The pre-award team assists with the development, coordination and submission of complex grant proposals, ensuring all submissions are accurate and in compliance with sponsor and institutional regulations, policies and guidelines.Your Role on the TeamUses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to oversee research proposals, awards, and / or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards 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 / or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff.Prepares complex proposal budgets and support documents that are required by institutional and sponsor guidelines.What It Takes to be SuccessfulRequired: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.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 administrationDemonstrated organizational skills with a strong attention to detailDemonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniquesStrong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsorÆs guidelines.Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / trainingPreferred:Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.Proficient in the use of UC Campus and agency systems, such as Kuali Research, Cayuse, NSF Research.govDemonstrated skill in understanding and interpreting University of California Policies and Procedures as they relate to finance, contracts and grants, and sales and services activities.Demonstrated skill in understanding and interpreting current federal, state and University regulations relating to contracts and grants administration to include Federal Uniform Guidance.Total CompensationIn addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.Conditions of Employment:The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:Background Check and Live ScanLegal Right to work in the United StatesVaccination PoliciesSmoking and Tobacco PolicyDrug Free EnvironmentThe following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting ActE-VerifyPre-Placement Health EvaluationDetails of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - Closing Statement:The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) ###-#### or ...@uci.edu.Consideration for Work Authorization SponsorshipMust be able to provide proof of work authorization