"Contracts & Grants Manager"

University of California Irvine
Contracts & Grants Manager

Req ID: 141107
Payroll Job Title: 005265-RSCH ADM 4 RP
Location: Irvine, California
Organization: UCI Campus
Division: Office of Research
Department: Memory Impair Neuro Disorders
Reports to Title: 000547-ADMIN MGR 1
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range Minimum: USD $88,000.00/Yr.
Salary Range Maximum: USD $161,600.00/Yr.

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 www.uci.edu.

The UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) is Orange County's only state and federally funded Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. The Institute is composed of faculty and staff from multiple Departments and Schools, ranging from basic laboratory scientists to physician investigators, with a common goal of research discovery to improve the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and cure of age-related brain diseases, especially Alzheimer's disease.

UCI MIND has a robust and diverse research portfolio with approximately $23M in annual contracts & grants expenditures. The Research Administration Team consists of three Research Administrators who collectively support a high volume of complex federal, state, and private awards, including clinical trials and training grants.

To learn more about UCI MIND, visit https://mind.uci.edu/

Your Role on the Team

Under the general guidance of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Contracts & Grants Manager oversees the daily operations of research administration in the UCI Institute for Memory Impairments and Neurological Disorders (UCI MIND) and manages the various financial resources that support its research mission.

The incumbent provides subject-matter expertise, training, and supervisory oversight of the UCI MIND Research Admin Team. The position requires advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage high volume and high complexity research portfolio of federal, state, and private contracts and grants, including clinical and training grants. Responsible for high level analysis, reporting, audit, and maintenance of internal controls. Involves activities associated with analyzing research funding trends and sources, forecasting, strategic planning, and managing research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: working directly with faculty on grant proposals; administering and monitoring contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial management and reporting; and sub award/subcontract issuance and administration. May review and sign transactions for less experienced staff.

As the technical lead, the incumbent will support the CAO and Director throughout the academic year by managing financial processes and reporting as required during the budget cycle. Incumbent will also be responsible for the day-to-day management of departmental accounts, including gift and endowment accounts.

This position requires sound communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills which are often within a team environment.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required:

• Extensive knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
• Advanced knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.
• Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Demonstrated advanced 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 knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Full knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.
• Ability to interpret policy for others.
• Advanced knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques
• Advanced ability to create and train grant writing and other communications skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing grant funding required.
• Sound communication, interpersonal, problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills which are often within a team environment
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 5-10 years of relevant experience

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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $88,000.00- $143,200.00 (Annual).