Research Administrator

Overview

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.

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Our Brunson Center for Translational Vision Research at the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute serves as an international leader in advancing research and bolstering the support of investigators pursuing basic and translational sciences relevant to vision. We are bringing together exceptional scientific expertise from within the University, the School of Medicine and other schools, and complementary research programs to advance collaborations that focus on fundamental discoveries in vision research with translational potential.

We aim to integrate basic and clinical research, including genetics and pharmacology, in order to develop innovative and accessible therapies for millions robbed of their sight or progressing toward blindness.

Responsibilities

The UCI Brunson Center for Translational Vision Research (BCTVR) is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Research Administrator to join our administrative team. Under the general direction of the Associate Research Director, the Research Administrator will play a critical role in managing financial aspects of research grants, ensuring compliance, and supporting faculty with research administration.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Grant and Financial Management:
Oversee post-award financial administration of research grants, including budget preparation, financial reporting, reconciliations, and cost accounting. Ensure compliance with NIH and institutional policies. Payroll and Salary Management:
Maintain salary worksheets, process payroll distributions, and track personnel effort on grants to ensure accurate funding allocations. Financial Reporting and Reconciliation:
Prepare and reconcile financial reports, track expenditures, analyze budget variances, and provide recommendations to optimize resource utilization. Reimbursement Management:
Process and monitor travel, purchasing, and reimbursement requests for faculty, staff, trainees, and visiting scholars. Review documentation for accuracy and compliance with university and sponsor policies, track reimbursement status, and resolve issues to ensure timely payment. Fund Accounting & Compliance:
Manage fund allocations and cost accounting to ensure proper usage of grant funds. Monitor adherence to university policies and sponsor guidelines. Collaboration & Problem-Solving:
Work in a dynamic team environment, demonstrating effective problem-solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently. This role requires strong organizational and analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to navigate complex financial and administrative systems in a research setting.

Qualifications

Required:

* Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.

* Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize and perform financial analysis assignments.

* Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.

* Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software, specifically Microsoft Office Suite for financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.

* Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment.

* Demonstrated ability to respond with flexibility and efficiency to frequent changes in task focus, competing priorities, and multiple…