Contracts and Grants Supervisor (CONTRACTS AND GRANTS SUPV 2)

This position serves as the post-award administration supervisor for the SOH Finance Unit, an administrative support unit for financial and business operations for the Office of the Dean for the School of Medicine and FOA administration. This position supervises a variety of staff who are responsible for Grant/Contract post-award administration functions as well as provides analysis and management of a diverse portfolio of established and new accounts. In this role, the incumbent will directly supervise the cluster analysts responsible for providing post-award administration across SOM departments. This includes working directly with multiple SOM department managers, PI’s and staff on diverse portfolios pertaining to contract/grants. The individual will exercise initiative, originality, and judgment in applying established principles and practices to new and unusual fiscal management situations. Incumbent will formulate strategies requiring original thinking and innovation due to widespread changes in financial operations. The appointee must possess extensive knowledge on fiscal policy regarding financial operations specifically relating to multifaceted sponsored research awards, gifts, endowments, and contract accounts. The SOH Finance Unit is responsible for annual operating budgets more than $100M, extramural grant and contract funds totaling more $80M. Incumbent is responsible for recruitment, training, development, evaluation, and delegation of workflow to maximize operational efficiency. Ensure individuals know and adhere to university policy and procedure related to their assignments. The incumbent will exercise initiative, originality, and judgment in applying established principles and practices to fiscal management of all programs supported. Working directly with the principal investigators for the grants managed through the SOH Finance Unit, the incumbent will ensure compliance with all grant requirements.

Apply By Date

(02/08/2024 at 11:59pm)

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicants are encouraged to upload license and certification if required of the position.
• Possess the Certified Research Administrator certificate or similar certification.
• Bachelor’s degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• Demonstrated several years of administrative and cost accounting experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with post-award administration, reporting, close-outs
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of the compliance and sponsor policies related to research administration.
• Knowledge and demonstrated understanding of federal, state, and non-profit sponsor regulations, policies, requirements, procedures, and areas of interest.
• Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration, knowledge and skills to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of UC Davis contract and grant procedures
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.
• Knowledge of Decision Support, Cognos Reports, effort reporting, cost-share tracking and Kuali processes

Position Information

• Salary or Pay Range: $7,383.33 - $13,883.33
• Salary Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Grade: 24
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: 08 hours
• Location: Education Building
• Union Representation: No
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hybrid/Remote/On-Site: Hybrid

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis Health offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting our handy Benefits Summary and our Benefits Page

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family’s needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Maternity, Paternity, Family & Medical Leave
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Vacation/Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave with unlimited accrual
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Wellness and on-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, disability, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistant for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
• UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Special Requirements

• This position is a critical position and subject to a background check and drug screen. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history, identity checks and drug screen.
• As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time.  Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.  

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we’re solving life’s most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don’t just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds, and you belong here.

As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected . The University of California 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.

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