Job Code and Payroll Title
006206 RSCH ADM 3
Job Summary
The Grants Specialist is UCSF’s Office of Sponsored Research (OSR) institutional representative for faculty and is the primary point of contact for external sponsors and OSR Award Specialists and Associates. Reporting to a Team Manager and partnering with faculty and departmental staff, the Grants Specialist directs and manages the proposal process to ensure timely, compliant and accurate submissions. This includes budget development; interpretation of sponsor requirements; expert subject matter expertise in grants and contracts and strategic advice, as well as institutional review and signature; ensuring that proposals meet sponsor, UCSF pre-award guidelines and regulations. The Grants Specialist is the institutional representative through the life of the award. The Grants Specialist is a professional staff member, promoting a collaborative model of stewardship among faculty and staff and is an advocate for a responsive, effective research administration process. Upon successful completion of certification, the Grants Specialist obtains delegated signature authority and will be reclassified to a Research Administrator IV (PSS V).
The Grants Specialist uses skills as a seasoned, 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. Work 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. Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus). Typically works on complex proposals such as grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.
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Organization
Campus
Req Number
76620BR
Job Title
Grants Specialist
Employee Class
Career
Percentage
100%
Shift Length
8 Hours
Shift
Days
Additional Shift Details
M-F; 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (Flexible)
Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)
Job Category
Professional (Non-Clinical), Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
Position Type
Full Time
Department Name
Rsch Mngt Serv Admin
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Department Description
Research Management Services (RMS) is an advocate for all researchers at UCSF and provides them with comprehensive pre-award services. The RMS, a $12M operation, is comprised of eleven shared service teams, including 115 Research Services Coordinators (RSC), RMS Award Specialists, RMS Associate and Team Managers supporting 2000+ faculty, and is responsible for all pre-award grant activity for the campus.
About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world’s leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.
Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence – also known as our PRIDE values.
In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity – both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu
Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.
Location
Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), San Francisco, CA
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