Research Administrator
Listed on 2026-10-19
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Business
Business Administration, Administrative Management
Overview
Job
Category Science and Research
Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Department Physics and Astronomy Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $74,917 - $109,495
Date Posted October 14, 2026
Final date to receive applications October 28, 2026
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus:
No
UC Internal Job:
No
Under general supervision of the Financial Operations Manager (FOM), provide pre-award and post-award administration and support to Faculty, Researchers, Staff, and students within the Department of Physics & Astronomy. Maintain fiscal integrity for all funds and accounts and ensure all funds are in an auditable/reportable condition. Assist with close budgetary activities. Develops and/or oversees research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies.
Works on proposals of moderate scope such as single investigator and or Sub award proposals where analysis of financial information or reports requires the review of a variety of factors (e.g. budgets, salaries, expenses, etc.). Receives assignments on a project basis and fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions. May be eligible for delegated signature authority. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.
The full salary range for the Research Administrator 2 is $35.88 - $52.44 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $35.88 to $39.66 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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