Pre-Award Analyst

Updated: Feb 15, 2023 Location: Irvine-Campus Job Type: Department: Edu/Instruction & Research

Job Opening ID: 45288

Reports To: Finance Director

Working Title: Pre-Award Analyst

Department: Edu/Instruction & Research

Bargaining Unit: 99

FLSA: Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 006206

Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F (Hybrid)

Employee Class: Career

Position Summary:

The UCI School of Education is focused on advancing educational sciences and contributing to improved educational opportunities and outcomes for individuals across the entire lifespan. A diverse, dynamic and collaborative institution, the UCI School of Education's research, community partnerships and programming are dedicated to producing innovative scholarship, addressing the needs of local schools, and inspiring future generations of educators. Led by Dean Frances Contreras, the School of Education is ranked No. 10 graduate school of education and No. 4 among public schools of education by U.S. News & World Report. Currently, the UCI School of Education is home to more than 1,000 students enrolled in the bachelor, master, and doctoral degree programs, and a vibrant network of more than 10,000 alumni.

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and submit research funding and fellowship proposals and contracts and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and / or multiple sub awards. Typically works on complex proposals such as grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.

Compensation Range:

$64,400.00 - $114,200.00

Department Website:

https: // education.uci.edu/

Required:

Three-five years of experience

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

Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. Intermediate to advanced level of skill with computer software, specifically Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques

Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.

Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.

Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.

Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsors guidelines.

Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software for proposal budget preparation.

Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.

Preferred:

Experience with the Kuali Research electronic system for the submission of proposals to Sponsored Projects.

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

Legal Right to work in the United States

Vaccination Policies

Smoking and Tobacco Policy

Drug Free Environment

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 advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

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 [email protected]

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