Research Administrator II (Hybrid With 1 Day Onsite)

Job Opening ID: 63356

Reports To: Chief Financial Officer

Working Title: RESEARCH ADM 2

Department: DOM Administration

Bargaining Unit: CX

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Payroll Job Code: 004486

Job Location: Hybrid with one day onsite

Percent of Time: 100%

Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F

Employee Class: Staff

Position Summary:

The Department of Medicine is comprised of 11 Divisions by Medicine Subspecialty. The post award team in the Finance unit is responsible for management of more than $29 million in contracts, grants and research funding. This centralized unit provides expertise and financial management for contracts, grants and university allocations for research.

Under general direction of the Chief Financial Officer, performs financial analysis and reporting and performs accounting transactions related to payroll, contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. Receives assignments on project basis and fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions. Serves as fiscal officer for assigned awards, evaluates expenditures to ensure compliance with award guidelines and budget. Audits payroll documents to ensure accuracy and completion of work. Serve as department resource clinical trial funds, recharge and management of post award reporting.

Hybrid with one day onsite.

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.

$29.31 - $51.95 Expected Pay Range within the Full Salary Range

Department Website:

https://www.medicine.uci.edu/contact-us.asp

Required:

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

• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions.

• Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting.

• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.

• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus.

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.

Preferred:

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines. Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures and techniques. Writing skills to draft persuasive text for variety of audiences. Knowledge of UC Path and School of Medicine DSS

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 eec@uci.edu