Research Administrator

The Research Administrator 1 will 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 Research Administrator 1 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.The full salary range for the Research Administrator 1 is $23.95 to $40.58 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $23.95 to $27.00 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff. As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.