Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst

Who We Are Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). The University of California, Irvine School of Education is a diverse, dynamic and collaborative community focused on advancing education sciences and contributing to improved education opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the education lifespan, from early childhood to higher education and beyond.

The School's programs, research, and community partnerships are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing current needs in education, and inspiring future generations of educators, scholars, and leaders. As a highly ranked institution, the School is home to approximately 1,000 students enrolled in bachelor's, master's, and doctoral degree programs, and has a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni. The School of Education has been a part of UC Irvine since 1967, when it was established as an Office of Teacher Education;

in 1991, it grew into the Department of Education and; in 2012, became the School of Education. For more information, visit education.uci.edu. Your Role on the Team Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently oversee extramural research proposals, awards, and transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies.

Works on funding 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 multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Typically works on complex proposals such as fellowship awards and cooperative agreements which require task budgets, multiple years, multiple investigators, multiple sub awards and cost share tracking.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

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 administration. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.

Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques. Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsorÆs guidelines. Intermediate to advanced level of skill with computer software, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training A minimum of 3 years of experience

Relevant experience Preferred:
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.

Experience with the Kuali Financial electronic system for the processing of financial transactions. Total Rewards In 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.

Expected Salary Range: $71, 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 Scan Employment Misconduct
* Legal Right to work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment
* Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to…