Programs Professional

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Work type: Staff
Location: Monterey Bay
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Administrative, Probationary, Full Time,-site (work in-person at business location)

Classification: Research and Sponsored Programs Administration Professional III
Hours:Full-time / 40 hours per week
FLSA:Exempt

Anticipated Hiring Salary: $7,187
* mo. (Step
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* CSUMB provides pay scales representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for this position. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, and CSU systemwide pay for comparable jobs.

Priority Screening Date: January 1, 2026
Recruitment Status: Open Until Filled

California State University, Monterey Bay is a mid-sized university in California’s Central Coast that grants undergraduate and graduate degrees. Powered by an inspiring Founding Vision Statement
, CSUMB is part of the nation’s largest four-year public university system,
California State University
, which educates nearly 460,000 students every year.

With a vibrant, diverse student body of over 7,000 students, CSU Monterey Bay is both a Minority Serving Institution and a Hispanic Serving Institution. Our staff and faculty transform students’ lives with a focus on student success and engagement through experiential learning, service learning, and a strong emphasis on multicultural and global perspectives. CSUMB’s sustainability goal is to be carbon neutral by 2030.

The university’s Strategic Plan prioritizes inclusive excellence through recruiting and investing in developing a diverse body of faculty, staff and administrators. Many appreciate living and working close to the shores of beautiful Monterey Bay, with easy access to recreational areas from Big Sur to Santa Cruz. Nearby opportunities for collaborative research include working in the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary and Silicon Valley, and with colleagues at local research universities, including UC Santa Cruz and Stanford University.

As one of the 23 campuses in the CSU system, CSUMB offers excellent benefits, including access to below-market-rate rental housing on East Campus, and competitive salaries for faculty and staff. With proximity to the San Francisco Bay Area and San Jose, opportunities for faculty, staff and students are as endless as the shores of the nearby Pacific Ocean.

Under the general supervision of the Director of Sponsored Programs, the Research & Sponsored Programs Administration Professional performs advanced professional work in the development, negotiation, and administration of complex sponsored programs and research contracts. The position exercises advanced judgment and provides regulatory interpretation and strategic guidance across campus. In collaboration with management, this role contributes to the formulation, assessment, and continuous improvement of policies and procedures governing grants and contracts.

The candidate serves as a campus expert and resource for faculty, staff, and administrators, ensuring compliance and excellence throughout the sponsored programs lifecycle.

Collaborates independently, but collaboratively, with faculty, administration, University Advancement, and corporate partners to identify, pursue, and negotiate funding opportunities and applied research collaborations of significant technical and strategic complexity.

Serves as a senior resource and advisor to faculty, administrators, and staff developing externally funded proposals across all funding sectors. Exercises advanced discretion in interpreting complex sponsor guidelines, developing budgets, reviewing terms, and ensuring proposal compliance.

Independently reviews, and negotiates, award terms and conditions, including those involving intellectual property, data rights, or non-standard corporate…