Under the Direction of the CAO, and reporting to an Admin Supervisor II, with a high degree of independence, the Analyst III will be assigned to large complex grant proposals from pre to post award, high level fiscal management. The main assignment will include supporting the Western Center for Agricultural Health and Safety, a five-year award for $10M, a multi-disciplinary center, one of 11 agricultural health and safety centers in the U.S. established by the CDC and NIOSH. This position will assist in the renewal of the large center grant, which has had a 30-year history. Working closely with the Admin Supervisor II, the assigned unit program manager, this position will provide analysis, information and budget projections and recommended options, including staffing, outreach, equipment, travel, and other administrative expenses. This position will support the renewal proposal submission via Cayuse SP/424 and eRA Commons, as well as other large proposals as assigned.

Job Summary

The UC Davis Institute of the Environment oversees a portfolio of approximately $34M in revenue sources, multiple centers, and programs, and approximately 155 employees. Under the direction of the IE Business Manager, this position will be responsible for providing research administration support to the UC Davis Institute of the Environment and its centers, programs, and large initiatives.

Independently provide high-level proposal support for all the Institute's faculty and researchers, serving as the primary contact between the PIs and the Sponsored Programs Proposal team. Manage comprehensive complex proposal development and submission in support of the Institute's research portfolio of approximately $27M in proposals annually. Independently serve as liaison between Sponsored Programs, sponsoring agencies, collaborating academic departments and institutions, administrators, and academic researchers within the Institute at all levels to ensure the proper administration of federal, state, and private funded contracts and grants. Ensure compliance with sponsor and University Policy & Procedures for all intramural and extramural funding on behalf of the Institute.

Position Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Sit for extended periods. Travel to various centers under Muir Institute or other central units. Lift boxes and files weighting up to 20 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work a schedule that supports a large research institute, that may require some night and weekend work, including occasional overtime, and restricted vacation during peak workload periods.
• Work initially assigned at Center for Health and the Environment but may also have work at other JMIE centers.
• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum License/Certification:

• Certified Research Administrator (CRA) or ability to successfully obtain within a 12-month time period from date of appointment.

Minimum Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with report writing and grant preparation.

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferable in a university environment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate, both in person and in writing with the ability to maintain a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
• Organizational skills to independently determine workload priorities and set timetables to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Preferred Education/Experience:

• Experience working with contracts and grants on the UC Davis campus or within a large university system.
• Experience identifying potential research opportunities and knowledge of funding research resources.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

• Strong knowledge of UC policies and procedures.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex data, and to recognize problems.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

This position is a critical position and subject to a background check. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of background investigation including criminal history and identity checks.

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