Contracts & Grants Manager

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.

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The Department of Pediatrics is home to roughly 60 HCOMP faculty and over 250 affiliated faculty at CHOC Children's Hospital and Miller Children's Hospital. Additionally, the Department houses approximately 75 staff and 25 academic staff members.

The department has a robust research portfolio with multiple NIH grants covering research in areas including exercise, neurology, psychiatry, and genetics. The Department receives approximately $15M in annual research awards and the bulk of funding is supporting by NIH. The Department also works closely with the UCI Institute for Clinical and Translational Science. The UCI/CHOC residency program is the 2nd largest at UCI, with 81 residents. In addition, the Department is home to joint UCI/CHOC fellowship programs comprising 34 fellows in the areas of neonatology, critical care, endocrinology, infectious diseases, hematology/oncology, and pediatric hospitalist.

Under the guidance of the Finance Manager, oversees the daily operations of research administration in the Department of Pediatrics. This includes developing and administering policies and processes necessary to manage and track research activities. Work directly with faculty on pre-award proposal initiatives, management of funds post-award, and closeout activities for federal state, local and private sponsors; as well as manage facilities and ensure that researchers are compliant. Involves activities associated with analyzing research funding trends and sources, forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios. May review and guide others in the review of financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, awards, and /or transactions to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies.

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 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 judgement; 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.
• Advance knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques.
• Advance ability to create and train grant writing and other communications skills in a variety of styles to ensure securing grant funding required.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 5-7 years of research administration experience

Total Compensation

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.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

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We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.