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ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW Originally founded in 1997, the Baskin School of Engineering is the first professional school at UC Santa Cruz. Over the past 20 years, Baskin Engineering has become a unique 21st century school of engineering and technology, characterized by evolutionary growth fueled by on-going research opportunities that open new areas of intellectual inquiry. Baskin Engineering has grown to include six academic departments, a variety of research centers and institutes, and has ambitious plans for further programmatic growth. The focus of Baskin Engineering educational programming is to instill strong basic knowledge for sound practice in science and ethical engineering for the well-being of society. Its diverse curricula facilitates creative thinking and prepares students for productive and rewarding careers. Baskin Engineering is focused on building collaborative connections and expanding instruction and research activities for faculty and students at UC Santa Cruz, both at its Santa Cruz campus and at its campus in Silicon Valley, the international center of technological innovation. We champion new ideas and uphold the UCSC Principles of Community .
JOB SUMMARY Under minimal supervision and general guidance, the Lead Research Administrator functions as part of a team that provides administrative and financial management services to the Baskin School of Engineering (BSOE) faculty and research programs/centers. The incumbent manages a high volume and high complexity of transactions with management responsibility over at least $57,0500,000 in sponsored funds across a diverse portfolio of moderate to highly complex contracts and grants for industry, private non-profit and government sponsors, plus an additional $43,000,000+ in non-sponsored startup and discretionary funds where analysis of financial information or reports requires review of a variety of factors (e.g. budgets, salaries, expenses, etc). They fully analyze problems, gather data and information, and implement solutions. They prepare and complete as well as approve transactions prepared by others and may supervise, train and coach junior team members. The incumbent oversees, approves and reviews transactions across the portfolio and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and sponsor policies. They prepare and update financial reports using Excel and institutional reporting tools; prepare and approve financial journals (transfer of expense, transfer of funds, liquidation of liens) and prepare and review required documentation prepared by others; execute intake of award documents from central systems including budgets and budget justifications; draft new financial reports and update existing financial reports for new awards and award increments; and process and approve retroactive payroll transfer of expense and document transactions accordingly. May delegate reporting and transactional tasks to junior team members to prepare for their approval. The incumbent will provide guidance and advice to research program faculty and staff to achieve short-term goals in support of the division/department mission and consistent with longer-term strategic financial and programmatic goals. They inform and coach faculty and research staff on standard operating procedures, divisional/departmental or university policies and processes; ensures that these policies are sensibly applied. Provides decision support analysis and guidance for short- and long-term planning. The incumbent is expected to provide high-level customer service as part of a dynamic, responsive team. Post-award financial management and reporting are critical functions of this position, as well as minimizing risk and assuring compliance with applicable University and sponsor/donor policies and federal/state regulations. At this time, Baskin Engineering is reviewing in office, full remote, and hybrid work options. Based upon the department and selected candidate's needs an appropriate option will be made available. For fully remote or hybrid work options a telecommuting contract will be required to ensure compliance with ongoing service level agreements to our Campus clients. NO VISA SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE FOR THIS POSITION.
APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $82,300 - $109,615/year. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information:
Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: Remote Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: 006207 (RSCH ADM 4) Travel: Never or Rarely
JOB DUTIES 45% - Administration of Research Funds
20% - Compliance
15% - General Research Administration
10% - Audit / Risk Management
10% - Liaison for Research Administration
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.
EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. |
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