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Contract and Grant Officer Sponsored Projects Office - Berkeley, United States - University of California
Description
Contract and Grant Officer (6207U), Sponsored Projects Office - #65744Job ID
65744
Location
Full/Part Time
Full Time
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At the University of California, Berkeley, we are committed to creating a community that fosters equity of experience and opportunity, and ensures that students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel safe, welcome and included.
Our culture of openness, freedom and belonging make it a special place for students, faculty and staff.The University of California, Berkeley, is one of the world's leading institutions of higher education, distinguished by its combination of internationally recognized academic and research excellence; the transformative opportunity it provides to a large and diverse student body; its public mission and commitment to equity and social justice; and its roots in the California experience, animated by such values as innovation, questioning the status quo, and respect for the environment and nature.
Since its founding in 1868, Berkeley has fueled a perpetual renaissance, generating unparalleled intellectual, economic and social value in California, the United States and the world.
We are looking for equity-minded applicants who represent the full diversity of California and who demonstrate a sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds present in our community.
When you join the team at Berkeley, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice that requires broad collaboration among faculty, staff, students and community partners.
In deciding whether to apply for a position at Berkeley, you are strongly encouraged to consider whether your values align with our Guiding Values and Principles , our Principles of Community , and our Strategic Plan .
At UC Berkeley, we believe that learning is a fundamental part of working, and our goal is for everyone on the Berkeley campus to feel supported and equipped to realize their full potential.
We actively support this by providing all of our staff employees with at least 80 hours (10 days) of paid time per year to engage in professional development activities.
To find out more about how you can grow your career at UC Berkeley, visit .Departmental Overview
The 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 Date
The First Review Date for this job is: March 23, 2024
Responsibilities
Leadership:
Uses advanced research administration concepts to manage a high volume and high complexity portfolio.
Works independently to assess complex grant, contract and subcontract transactions where analysis requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.
Guides less experienced administrators in the review of financial and administrative management requirements of research contract and grant proposals, awards and transactions to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies.
Serves as authorized institutional official in the approval of proposals and awards in accordance with delegated authority, including review and signature of work of less experienced staff.
Serves as a technical specialist in a particular area, such as federal contracts, state contracts, subcontracts or information systems.Expertise:
Processes highly complex proposals and awards such as grants/contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub- awards.
Authority:
Approves and authorizes submission of pre-award update information requested by sponsor representatives before issue of awards.
Negotiates terms and conditions of complex research grant, contract and subcontract proposals and awards from various sponsors.
Prepares and negotiates subcontracts under University awards.
Policy:
Authorizes establishment of contract and grant fund accounts.
Reviews and approves or rejects requested advance setups or research account updates.
Provides guidance and counsel on research policy to principal investigators, departmental administrators and less experienced SPO staff.
Interprets policy, monitors administrative requirements and analyzes financial aspects of complex, awarded projects with campus-wide impact.
Award Management and Documentation:
Ensures complete and accurate collection of research administration data at all stages of the contract and grant life cycle.
Ensures maintenance of research accounts in SPO and EFA databases on a current basis.
Orients and trains new administrators and provides guidance to less experienced staff, especially with regard to complex contract and subcontract review and negotiation.
Serves as source of expertise for department administrators and principal investigators campus wide.Knowledge:
Uses full familiarity with applicable federal, state, institutional and sponsor regulations, policies and guidelines to interpret policy for others.
Maintains in-depth knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration.
Maintains professional relationships with sponsor representatives.Compliance:
Ensures that PIs maintain appropriate approvals from applicable compliance committees.
Maintains communication with compliance review committees to learn of current issues and new requirements.
Audit:
Assists and directs external or internal auditors in their examination of active and terminated projects.
Required Qualifications
Extensive experience with Federal Acquisition Regulations, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, applications of indirect cost rates, and other complex concepts in research administration.
Ability to maintain knowledge of and interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies.Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions.
Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, cooperative agreements.
Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and a customer service focus.
Ability to interpret policy for others.
Ability to stay current on compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
Advanced knowledge of program administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
Education/Training:
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Salary & Benefits
For 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 range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $85, $109,000.00.
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 100% remote capability.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your resume and cover letter.
Conviction History Background
This 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 Information
This position is posted as a Senior Contract & Grant Officer (Research Administrator 4.
There is also a Contracts & Grants Officer (Research Administrator 3) posting: Contract and Grant Officer (6206U), Sponsored Projects Office - #65743.
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.The 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 Commissionposter.
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