Contracts & Grants Analyst 2

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30654222 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $59,413 - $103,763

The Department of Botany & Plant Sciences is seeking a Contracts & Grants Analyst 2 to assist Principal Investigators (PIs) with the pre- and post- award administration of all funding sources, including gifts and contracts and grant funds. Under the general supervision of the Financial Operations Manager, the incumbent will work in partnership with a team of three analysts to manage over 250 fund sources within one large multi-disciplinary research and teaching unit. The Contracts and Grants Analyst 2 will prepare agency- specific, multi-year budgets and coordinate the submission of proposals to multiple agencies; prepare comprehensive and detailed reports; assist faculty in planning for the effective and appropriate use of all their funds; ensure compliance with agency-specific terms and conditions, federal OMB circulars, and UC policy; and coordinate all aspects of Sales and Service funds.

There is one position available at various levels for the Contracts & Grants Analyst role. The hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. This position is also posted as Contracts & Grants Analyst 3 (Recruitment ID 30653156). Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills and experience. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the level(s) for which they applied. If you wish to be considered in multiple pools ore are unsure, please apply for both positions.

The full salary range for the Contracts & Grants Analyst 2 position is $56,800 to $99,200. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $56,800 to $65,000. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

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As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is ten weeks after their first date of employment

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

2-4 years of related experience. Required

Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting. Ability to manage a high volume of transactions. Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. Writing skills to draft persuasive text for variety of audiences. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal, and reporting principles. Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines. Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc. Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures, and techniquess.

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

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The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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