Contract and Grant Officer (6206U), Sponsored Projects Office
Company: University of California-Berkeley
Location: Berkeley
Posted on: April 16, 2024
Job Description:
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Departmental OverviewThe Sponsored Projects Office (SPO) is the
Berkeley campus central administrative office with primary
responsibility and delegated authority for liaison with government
and non-profit extramural sponsors and is authorized by the Office
of the President and the Chancellor to submit proposals and accept
awards for research, instruction, fellowships, exhibits,
performances, administrative activities and other public services.
SPO reports to the Vice Chancellor for Research through the office
of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research Administration and
Compliance (AVC-RAC).SPO is responsible for all aspects of
pre-award and non-financial post-award contract and grant
administration. The SPO staff work closely with Berkeley faculty to
submit over 3,000 proposals each year. In FY 23, over 1,600 new
awards were received totaling over $1B. These external funds
account for approximately one-third of Berkeley's annual operating
budget. These awards come from federal and state agencies, local
and foreign governments, foundations, corporations, and other
outside organizations. SPO has stewardship responsibilities for
extramural awards from all government, foundation and non-profit
organizations for the campus.SPO works to ensure that UC Berkeley
is fully compliant with sponsor terms and conditions, University
policies, and federal regulations and requirements.Specifically,
the Sponsored Projects Office is responsible for endorsing and
authorizing proposals to, and interpreting, negotiating, and
accepting contracts and grants from, federal and state agencies,
foundations, and other public and private sources. SPO authorizes
and initiates the set-up of sponsored project accounts through
Extramural Funds Accounting, and prepares, issues and negotiates
sub-awards for collaborative research. SPO is responsible for
nonfinancial post-award administration, including changes after
award, problem- solving and close-out. SPO also provides resources
for identifying potential funding opportunities, and coordinates
applications to programs with institutional limits on
proposals.Application Review DateThe First Review Date for this job
is: April 10, 2024Responsibilities
- Applies complex contracts and grants concepts to assigned
departmental portfolio of significant volume and complexity.
- Independently reviews complex grant and contract proposals,
obtains/verifies necessary compliance approvals, and
recommends/negotiates needed changes to proposals with PIs and/or
department administrators.
- Works on proposals of diverse scope where analysis of data
requires thorough understanding of complex regulations and research
administration concepts.
- Works on complex proposals that may involve multiple
investigators and/or multiple sub-awards.
- Serves as authorized institutional official in the approval of
proposals and awards transactions in accordance with delegated
authority.
- Reviews, approves and authorizes submission of pre-award
information requested by sponsor representatives.
- Negotiates terms and conditions of sponsored project agreements
and awards from various sponsors.
- Authorizes establishment of contract and grant fund
accounts.
- Reviews and approves or rejects requested advance fund setups
or research account updates.
- Guides and mentors less experienced administrators in review
and negotiation of proposals, awards and other transactions.
- Provides advice and guidance regarding sponsored projects
administration to Department Administrators and PIs.
- Interprets policies for PIs, Department Administrators and
entry level Administrators.
- Maintains and further develops knowledge of applicable federal,
state, local, institutional and sponsor regulations, policies, and
guidelines.
- Applies and further develops knowledge of complex research
administration concepts, including Federal Acquisition Regulation,
Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies,
intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements,
publication rights, and application of indirect cost rates.
- Maintains and further develops knowledge of applicable
compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects
in research, financial conflict of interest, bio-safety, and other
compliance areas.
- Develops professional relationships with sponsor
representatives.
- Assists in support of audits in coordination with manager or
director.Required Qualifications
- Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of
Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and
educational activities, preferably in a university
environment.
- Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements
related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial
conflict of interest, biosafety, and other compliance areas.
- Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.
- Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization
and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad
and diverse subject areas.
- Ability to maintain current knowledge of compliance regulations
in all areas of research administration.
- Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft
persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence
to funding sponsor's guidelines.Education/Training:
- Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent
experience / trainingSalary & BenefitsFor information on the
comprehensive benefits package offered by the University, please
visit the University of California's Compensation & Benefits
website.Under California law, the University of California,
Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the
compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary
outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range
takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in
making compensation decisions including but not limited to
experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and
certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and
organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be
offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position.
Salary offers are determined based on final candidate
qualifications and experience.The budgeted salary or hourly range
that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is
$70,100.00 - $93,000.00.
- This is a 100%, full-time (40 hours per week), career position
that is eligible for full UC benefits.
- This position is exempt and paid monthly.
- This is a remote-friendly position, eligible for up to 95%
remote capability.How to ApplyTo apply, please submit your resume
and cover letter.Conviction History BackgroundThis is a designated
position requiring fingerprinting and a background check due to the
nature of the job responsibilities. Berkeley does hire people with
conviction histories and reviews information received in the
context of the job responsibilities. The University reserves the
right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of
the background check.Other InformationThis position is posted as a
Contract & Grant Officer (Research Administrator 3). There is also
a Senior Contracts & Grants Officer (Research Administrator 4)
posting: Contract and Grant Officer (6207U), Sponsored Projects
Office - #65744. Applicants are encouraged to review both positions
to determine the best match for their skills and experience. If you
wish to be considered for either position or are unsure, please
apply for both positions.Equal Employment OpportunityThe University
of California 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, or protected veteran
status. For more information about your rights as an applicant,
please see the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
poster.For the complete University of California nondiscrimination
and affirmative action policy, please see the University of
California Discrimination, Harassment, and Affirmative Action in
the Workplace policy.
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