Job Description

Payroll Title:
RSCH ADM 3
Department:
TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT SERVICES
Hiring Pay Scale
$33.29 - $46.22 per hour
Worksite:
Remote
Appointment Type:
Temp
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
Uncovered
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
8 hrs/day, 8:00am - 4:30pm

#TP132383 Research Administrator 3 Pre-Award

Filing Deadline: Mon 12/9/2024

UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.

Position available through UCSD Temporary Employment Services (TES). Employment through TES is an excellent way to gain valuable UCSD experience and get your foot in the door for career positions. TES employment includes medical coverage, paid vacation & sick time, paid holidays, as well as training and development opportunities!

ASSIGNMENT DETAILS

UC San Diego is hiring a temporary Pre-Award Research Administrator to support the campus operations for the 2024 - 2025 School Year.

Duration: This role is anticipated to last 6 months *May be extended

Compensation: $33.29 - $46.22 / hour DOE. Eligible for paid holidays and vacation/sick leave. Full-medical insurance also available.

Work Schedule: 8:00am - 4:30pm or flexible

Location: Hybrid(On-site in La Jolla)or fully remote position

DESCRIPTION

The temporary Research Administrator 3 Pre-Award will provide support for contract and grant proposal development, grant-writing, funding, administration, and budget development.

  • Work with faculty, postdocs, grad students, and other lab personnel on preparing proposal applications

  • Review the funding announcement, providing a detailed list of requirements from the instructions for the applicant

  • Prepare the budget and budget justification

  • Coordinate with and collect the necessary documents from any sub-award/subcontracting sites

  • Provide guidance when necessary, preparing the Kuali Research proposal development record

  • Prepare the proposal application package, ensuring that all records and proposals are submitted timely prior to the sponsor indicated deadline.

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Understanding of research administration guidelines of federal and non-federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities.

  • Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques

  • Knowledge of accounting, fiscal and reporting principles

  • Knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration

  • Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

  • Background check required

This position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter pursuant to the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and requires immediate reporting of physical abuse, sexual abuse, emotional abuse, or neglect of anyone under the age of 18. It is the responsibility of the Mandated Reporter to ensure that they obtain proper training in order to fulfill their reporting responsibilities as required by the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and University policy, and to complete and submit the required reports to the UC San Diego Police Department without delay.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $69,500 - $123,500 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $33.29 - $59.15

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).


If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego is an Equal 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.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

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