Pre-Award Research Administrator 4 (Hybrid)

Overview

The Research Administrator 4 (RA4) in the Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) at UC Merced holds a senior position within the office. Under limited direction of the Pre-award Supervisor, this position serves as a mentor for junior staff, serves as a technical specialist in a particular area, such as federal and state contracts, grants, subcontracts or information systems. This position will assist Pre-award Research Administrators in their review of administrative management requirements of contracts and grants to ensure compliance with sponsor policies and institutional guidelines according to established policies, practices and defined internal controls. This position is also responsible for assisting the Pre-award Supervisor for ensuring the department provides customer oriented, value added pre-award supporting services to the Principle Investigators. Contributes to development of department policies and procedures, exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate actions. Identifies risks and responds accordingly through established process resolution or escalation to department leadership. Uses advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage high volume and high complexity transactions. The position may be charged with leading various management projects/initiatives by facilitating work-groups, gathering facts from support staff, and developing sound recommendations to the Supervisor that support the mission of the research community. This may include the periodic evaluation of processes and the review of business rules that affect University award management policies and work processes that impact contract and grant administration.

Contact Information

Company
University of California, Merced
First Name
Tana
Last Name
Myrstol
Address
Phone
2094559310
Contact Email
tmyrstol@ucmerced.edu
Contact URL

Background Information

Education
4-Year Degree
Years of Experience
5+ years
Industries
  • College/University
Categories
  • Grants and Contracts
Work Authorization
Authorized to work in the US
Security Clearance
None

Target Job Information

Salary
$88-110K
Job Type
  • Full Time