Research Administrator 2 Job at UC San Diego (La Jolla)

Research Administrator 2

UC San Diego

Location:
United States , La Jolla

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

75147.00 - 109453.00 USD / Year ▼

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Job Description:

This is a professional position at the intermediate level, fully operational level of the Research Administrator series. The incumbent applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/project/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

Job Responsibility:

Develops and/or oversees research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management, and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies
Works on proposals of moderate scope such as single investigator NSF proposals where analysis of financial information or reports requires review of a variety of factors (e.g. budgets, salaries, expenses, etc.)
Receives assignments on project basis and fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions
May be eligible for delegated signature authority
Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official
Providing moderate analytical and financial support in proposal processing, contract and grant administration, and budget development, including pre-award proposal initiatives, management of funds post-award, and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors
Involves activities associated with forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: coordinating and identifying, developing and/or presenting proposals, contracts and other agreements
reviewing proposals to ensure institutional compliance
negotiating, 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

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines
Familiarity with OMB circulars such as Uniform Guidance, A-21, A110 and principles of cost accounting standards, including allowability, allocability, and reasonableness, 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.
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles
Excellent written communication skills
Excellent verbal communication skills
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills to interact with diverse individuals and groups
Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports
Ability to manage a high volume of transactions
Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting
Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
Ability to maintain independent judgment
strong organization
communication skills
and a customer service focus
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with overlapping deadlines and short lead times and maintain a high level of attention to detail, and ability to work with a high degree of accuracy
Experience working with computer and information management systems
Familiarity with common sponsored award mechanisms
Familiarity in utilizing Cognos and Tableau reports or similar experience using other financial reporting tools
Ability to work effectively and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with staff, faculty and students, and to work effectively as part of a team

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Expiration:
January 30, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

Hybrid work

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Research Administrator 2

UC San Diego

Location:
United States , La Jolla

Category:
Office Administration

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Job Description:

Job Responsibility:

Requirements:

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 20, 2026

Expiration:
January 30, 2026

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