Job ID: Location: Main Campus - UCR Schedule: 8AM - 5PM Category: Campus Administration and Operations Salary: $71,347 - $104,275 Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%) Organization: College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences Department: Christine Morgando Application Deadline: November 24, 2025
Position Information: Uses skills as an experienced research administrator to independently develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role(CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus). Department Role(DR): Typically works on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.
The full salary range for the Research Administrator II is $71,346.96 - $104,274.72 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $71,346.96 - $86,297.04 annually. 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.
Requirements: Requirements
Educational Requirements
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
Experience Requirements
2 - 4 years of related experience.
Required
Experience in UC Policies and Procedures.
Preferred
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures and techniques.
Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
Writing skills to draft persuasive text for variety of audiences.
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus.
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
Ability to manage a high volume of transactions.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of UC Policies and procedures and on-line campus financial systems.
Knowledge of UC Systemwide and campus Contracts and Grants policies and procedures.
Additional Information: Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
General Information RSCH ADM 2 CX 004486 144 Christine Morgando Sarah Vanta
Department Custom Scope Uses skills as an experienced research administrator to independently develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role(CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus). Department Role(DR): Typically works on complex proposals such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.
Key Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities DescriptionPercent Time
Analyzes transactions, expenditures, identifies and resolves discrepancies, financial and inventory reports. Prepares proposal budgets and support documents that are required by proposal guidelines - Collaborates with PIs and Research Office to coordinate proposal submissions.
20%
Under general supervision, provides post-award financial administration and management for research funds in accordance with organization policy and agency requirements - Reconcile monthly statements for all assigned PI fund sources.
20%
Applies professional concepts to provide projections, analyze spending and recommend adjustments. Provide PIs with recommendations to resolve funding problems to efficiently use resources based on analysis of PI's funding sources, expiration dates, and personnel commitments. Monitors fund balances and proactively resolves issues to minimize fund overdrafts and cost transfers. Assists with payroll processes to initiate transactions, prepare adjustments, and provide projections for personnel in assigned PIs' lab.
15%
Under general supervision, organizes, plans, establishes and monitors fiscal budget control of contracts and grants administration, gifts, endowments and privately funded projects for faculty research programs.
15%
Develops and/or oversees non-competing continuations, supplements and other award/agreement amendments.
5%
Assists in support of audit as directed by senior staff.
5%
Applies professional concepts to authorize establishment of contract and grant fund accounts with approval of other analysts or Director.
5%
Under general supervision, provides advice and counsel regarding sponsored projects administration to Department Administrators and PIS. Supports grant writing and proposal development initiatives to improve funding success.
5%
Advises department administrators on compliance regulations.
5%
In compliance with institutional and sponsor policies, establishes mandated recordkeeping.