RSCH GNT PRG OFCR 3 (Research Grant Program Officer)

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Posted: 17-Feb-24

Location: Davis, California

Salary: Open

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Internal Number: 5031937

RSCH GNT PRG OFCR 3 (Research Grant Program Officer)
Job Summary
Department Purpose
The NCST is one of many Centers and programs administered through ITS-Davis. The NCST is a part of the University Transportation Centers Program, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation. The NCST is led by UC Davis in a consortium made up of University of Southern California, Georgia Tech, University of Vermont, UC Riverside, California State University Long Beach, and Texas Southern University. Its goal is to transform the transportation system to improve environmental sustainability nationwide by mobilizing innovative and accomplished research teams and partnering with influential individuals and stakeholder groups. The NCST supports a wide array of activities in the areas of research, education, and engagement, and has an annual budget of $4 million in federal funding and $4 million in matching funds from state agencies and other sources.
The PSR UTC is administered through the University of Southern California METRANS Transportation Center. The PSR UTC is also part of the US DOT University Transportation Centers Program. The PSR UTC is led by USC in a consortium made up of UC Davis; UC Berkeley; UC Irvine; UCLA; California State University Long Beach; the University of Hawaii; Northern Arizona University; University of Nevada Las Vegas; and Pima Community College. The goal of the PSR UTC is to improve the mobility of people and goods throughout the region. ITS-Davis supports the PSR UTC through an array of activities in the areas of research, education, and engagement. ITS-Davis receives an annual budget of approximately $250,000 in federal funding via USC, and $250,000 in matching funds from state agencies and other sources.
In FY 2017-18, the Institutes of Transportation Studies of the UC system (UC ITS) began receiving an ongoing $5 million annual allocation as directed in the Road Repair and Accountability Act (SB1) passed April 2017. The UC ITS SB 1 funding is split roughly equally among the four ITS branches with ITS-Davis receiving approximately $1.3 million per year for the Statewide Transportation Research Program. ITS-Davis allocates approximately $700,000 per year for research projects and selects projects through a competitive RFP process. All proposed projects must address transportation policy questions in California and must identify a government agency champion.
Job Summary
Under direction of the National Center for Sustainable Transportation (NCST) Director, the NCST Education Programs Coordinator will oversee, manage, and support all aspects of various complex, multi-site, multi-disciplinary, and extramurally funded educational projects and programs. The position will oversee and coordinate the NCST Undergraduate Summer Research Fellowship Program, dissertation grants, seminar series, and support annual workshops on integrating equity into research. The position is responsible for graduate student exchange programs, developing and managing education-related reporting metrics, facilitating external engagement opportunities for students, developing and implementing the ITS-Davis internship and mentorship program, and assisting with partnership with Sacramento City College (SCC).
POSITION INFORMATION
Salary Range
$80,300.00/yr. - $147,500.00/yr.
No. of Positions
1
Appointment Type
Career
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hours
Manager will advise
Location
Davis, CA
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Apply by Date
03/01/24

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Lifting Requirements - Up to 25 Pounds (Light) - OCCASIONALLY

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The Smoke and Tobacco Free Environment policy is intended to provide a healthier, safer, and more productive work and learning environment for the entire UC community. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all University owned or leased properties, or facilities operated by UC staff or faculty. Smoking and tobacco use are strictly prohibited in indoor and outdoor spaces, parking lots, residential space, and University vehicles. https://ucdavispolicy.ellucid.com/documents/view/271

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Education/Experience:

• A bachelor's degree in relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience managing multidisciplinary projects and/or programs, and applying project management principles and concepts.
• Experience working on issues that require analysis of data and/or an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Exercise judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
• Experience developing and overseeing the implementation of new programs and processes.
• Experience in program and budget management. Demonstrated experience troubleshooting data quality issues and recommending strategies to manage and correct data collection issues.
• Experience overseeing and administering policies, programs and proposals which are complex in nature and diverse in scope.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, planning, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently and have self-direction in a team environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience with education programs, preferably at the undergraduate or graduate level.
• Experience implementing the principles of performance management, multiculturalism and diversity, coaching skills to enhance staff contributions to department mission.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA) :

• Quantitative and analytical skills to prepare statistical reports, budgets and projections and to interpret reports prepared by others.
• Strong writing skills to prepare written progress reports and communications content.
• Analytical skills to review current university and unit policies, procedures, and to recommend potential unit changes to improve efficacy.

SPECIAL 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.
Salary Range
$80,300.00/yr. - $147,500.00/yr.
No. of Positions
1
Appointment Type
Career
Percentage of Time
100%
Shift Hours
Manager will advise
Location
Davis, CA
Union Representation
No
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Apply by Date
03/01/24
To apply, visit https://careerspub.universityofcalifornia.edu/psp/ucdavis/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=7&JobOpeningId=65064&PostingSeq=1
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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