Contracts and Grants Manager - Davis, CA,

UC ANR is a division of the University of California (UC) system that bridges the gap between local issues and the expertise of the UC system by providing research-based information, educational programs, and technical expertise to the public in areas such as agriculture, natural resources, nutrition, and youth development. UC ANR is part of a nationwide Cooperative Extension network, which began in the early 20th century to connect research from land-grant universities with the everyday needs of people in communities across the United States.

Today, we collaborate with farmers, ranchers, diverse communities, youth and adult educators, and policymakers to address local and statewide issues related to food systems, water, climate change, and sustainable agriculture through a statewide network of campus-based researchers, county-based Advisors, and community educators.

Our mission is to cultivate thriving communities, sustainable agriculture, resilient ecosystems, and economic prosperity in California and globally through equitable generation and sharing of collaborative, science-based solutions. Over 180 UCCE Advisors conduct applied research and extension education from county-based UCCE offices serving all 58 counties from 70+ locations. By working and living among those we serve, UC ANR expands the University of California's reach to engage all people and communities in California, ensuring equal access to the resources UC has to offer.

Our vision is that UC ANR will be valued in every California community for meaningful engagement and making a positive difference in people's lives.

Additional Information:

• Discover our organization at UC ANR and explore our Mission.
• Through our Statewide Programs and Institutes, UC ANR academics and UC faculty collaborate in integrated teams to tackle priority problems through combined research and extension.
• Our Strategic Initiatives serve as our roadmap, helping us stay unified and effectively advocate for the work we do.
• Through our seven Public Value Statements, we share the real-world difference our research and extension work make for the public.
• We maintain a culture of equity and respect, with all UC ANR employees committed to the Civil Rights Compliance Policy.
• We champion inclusive excellence through our Principles of Community, creating a professional home where everyone, regardless of background, feels they belong and has the opportunity to grow.

Position Summary:

Under direction of the Senior Contracts and Grants Manager and/or Associate Director, work with academics and staff from a specific set of Statewide Programs, Research and Extension Centers, and Cooperative Extension to review complex research contracts and grant proposals prior to submission to sponsors; negotiate research agreements with sponsors.

Represent the Office of Contracts and Grants at workshops and seminars to inform and explain/discuss campus policies and procedures governing the responsibilities of Research Administration. Approves reviews conducted by entry-level analysts. Approves/signs-off submission of pre-award update information requested by sponsor representatives before issue of awards. Independently negotiates terms and conditions of complex research grant, contract and subcontract proposals and awards from various sponsors.

Maintains appropriate approvals from applicable compliance committees. Directs, initiates and designs analyses of federal, state, and university policy and assists with developing and writing office and organization policy and procedures.

Communicates/teaches research administration concepts at national meetings, organization or departmental. Maintains and develops professional relationships with sponsor representatives. Independently detects areas where new regulations need to be understood and implemented. Maintains communication with review committees to learn of new requirements.

Department Summary:

Our goal at the Office of Contracts and Grants (OCG) is to provide principal investigators assistance with proposal preparation and with resources and expertise so that they may better understand contract and grant administration and successfully administer sponsored awards. The UC ANR OCG is the authorized organizational representative for all extramurally sponsored projects at UC ANR.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement, combining remote work with on-site work at the designated office in Davis, CA.…