Research Administrator; RSCH ADM RP

Job Summary

Under general direction, manage the administrative operations across multiple grants, cooperative agreements, and business contracts of diverse scope. The Research Admin is responsible for keeping faculty, staff, and subcontractors in compliance with the requirements and restrictions of awards and agreements; assisting third parties, including UCOP and Federal Offices/Agencies, with audits of expenditures; and developing and managing budgets and financial reports in an extremely fast‑paced environment with shifting priorities.

The role also requires compiling and analyzing complex financial data, monitoring trends, and developing projections to support strategic planning, ensure fiscal integrity, and inform decision‑making.

06/05/2026 by 11:59 pm

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques, including preparation of grant proposals and post‑award management, with ability to proactively identify and resolve issues across the full grant lifecycle.
• Demonstrated ability to independently analyze, interpret, and manipulate complex financial data, perform advanced financial analysis, identify issues, and develop data‑driven solutions and customized reports to support decision making.
• Thorough knowledge of research administration guidelines for Federal and non‑Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably within a university environment, with ability to independently interpret and apply complex policies and regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with ability to exercise sound judgment, work independently with minimal direction, and adapt to changing priorities in a complex financial and regulatory environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with ability to clearly convey complex financial information to diverse stakeholders while maintaining a strong customer‑service focus across broad and varied subject areas.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, with ability to independently prioritize workload, manage multiple competing deadlines, and coordinate high‑volume activities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Demonstrated experience using the accounting module in Aggie Enterprise or similar Oracle based system, including ability to navigate system functionality; extract, interpret, and manipulate financial data; and utilize system tools to support financial analysis, reporting, reconciliation, and compliance activities.

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential, or ability to obtain certification within 12 months of appointment.

• 50% – Financial Reporting and Invoicing
• 30% – Contract & Grant Administration
• 20% – Other Responsibilities

The Department of Population Health and Reproduction is an interdisciplinary department within the School of Veterinary Medicine. The department focuses on teaching and research programs dedicated to improving a safe and economical food supply from animal origins; disseminating information to enhance animal and human health and production; and managing natural resources for animal and public good.

• Salary or Pay Range: $69,600.00 – $
• Salary Frequency: Annual
• Salary Grade: 131
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  RSCH ADM 3 RP
• UC Job Code: 005264
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff:
  Career
• Percentage of Time: 100% Fixed
• Shift (Work Schedule): Mon‑Fri 8 am‑5 pm
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: RP – Research and Public Service Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Work Mode: Hybrid – mix of on‑site and remote work

• High‑quality and low‑cost medical plans chosen to fit family needs
• UC pays for dental and vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including pregnancy, parental, family and medical leave
• Paid holidays, vacation, and sick time as stipulated in UC Davis health policies or collective bargaining agreement
• Continuing education allowance and education reimbursement program as stipulated in UC…