Research Development Analyst - University of California, Irvine

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu.

The School of Physical Sciences (SoPS) offers strategic research support in which our staff serve as a valuable resource for faculty and researchers, assisting them to secure support for the research and educational initiatives of the SoPS. Our efforts encompass developing strategies to expand the Physical Sciences research enterprise, advising on proposal development and interactions with funding agencies, fostering collaborative discussions for multidisciplinary proposals, notifying about strategic funding opportunities, and funding agency priorities, and coordinating grant support and cost-sharing among campus units.

A highly productive and influential School on campus, our office hosts a workplace environment that strives for strong service and excellence, while inspiring creativity, teamwork, knowledge, professional development, and support for all its constituents. The atmosphere is educational, supportive, challenging, engaging, and rewarding where collaboration and innovation both thrive. This position will begin full time on-site. After assessing work productivity throughout the six-month probationary period along with satisfactory progress and supervisor approval, the incumbent may request a hybrid/remote schedule that fits within the unit's business needs.

The Physical Sciences Research Development Analyst is responsible for recommending and implementing strategies to increase the research productivity of the School of Physical Sciences (SoPS). This position reports to the Director of Strategic Initiatives and works collaboratively with faculty and staff leadership in SoPS and on campus. The main function of this position is to assist SoPS faculty in securing extramural funding for research, infrastructure, and workforce development from federal and state agencies, industry, and foundations. Specific responsibilities include preparation and management of large-scale proposal development efforts, early career faculty proposal support and coaching, identification and promotion of funding opportunities, and graduate student fellowship identification and mentoring. The Research Development Analyst will lead initiatives to increase engagement with collaborators and outside entities, including hosting program officers and other relevant visitors. This includes event coordination, scheduling, catering, and all associated administrative details.

The successful candidate will have progressive administrative experience and skill as a research administrator to independently develop and/or oversee research proposals and awards related to contract and grant proposal development as well as maintain records to ensure compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. The role involves working on proposals of diverse scope where success requires thorough understanding of complex rules and regulations, funders, and scientific research. The candidate will handle complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub awards and will guide less experienced staff, including department financial analysts, in best practices for proposal preparation. Typically, this position works on complex proposals that require advising on the scope of work, task budgets, option years, multiple investigators, and multiple sub awards.

Total Compensation

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $$69,500- $$80,000 (Annual).


Required:

• 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 contract and grant funding agencies; Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques.
• Ability in project management and effective time management.
• Ability to maintain independent judgment, strong organization and communication skills, and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
• Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsors guidelines.
• Science and/or engineering background with the ability and curiosity to understand scientific research broadly.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 3-5 years progressive experience in research development and administrative support.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
• MS or PhD

Special Conditions:

• May be required to work night/weekend due to events and/or proposal deadlines.

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine 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, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.

For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or eec@uci.edu.