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University of California Santa Cruz
  • Position Number: 3621422
  • Location: Santa Cruz, CA
  • Position Type: Liberal Arts - Human Development & Family Studies


Proposal Administrator



Location: Remote
Job ID: 45067

JOB POSTING


NOTIFICATIONS

UC Vaccination Policy: With limited exceptions, COVID-19 vaccinations are required for Covered Individuals under the Policy. Covered Individuals include all employees, students, or trainees who physically access a University facility or program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training.

Covered Individuals do NOT include employees who work 100% remotely with NO expectation that they will physically access any University location or program at ANY time. If 100% remote work ends, the employee is subject to policy.

 

INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD)

UC Santa Cruz staff jobs are posted until filled. Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. NOTE: Materials submitted after the IRD will be forwarded only at the request of the hiring unit. Submit your materials before the IRD to ensure consideration by the hiring unit.

The IRD for this job is:12-07-2022

 

ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ

UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world.

 

DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW

The Office of Research supports, oversees, and champions research at the University of California Santa Cruz by providing an effective environment for faculty research in departments, research centers and other programs. The division is responsible for facilitating processes and procedures for acquiring and administering research funding; overseeing compliance of campus research with federal, state, and university regulations; insuring the dissemination of faculty efforts both to the public, through publications, education, and research, and to private industry through technology transfer; and in partnership with the Division of Graduate Studies optimizing the quality of graduate education and research training. The Office of Research collectively promotes the execution of highly technical research activities spanning the entire range of disciplines of the UCSC faculty.

The following units are part of the Office of Research: Office of Sponsored Projects, Office of Research Compliance Administrations, Industry Alliances & Technology Commercialization, Research Development, and Office of Business Administration.

 

JOB SUMMARY

The position of Proposal Administrator in the Office of Research is integral to UCSC's research mission. Our goal is to increase extramural funding, ensuring researchers and students have opportunities that will help shape our future for the better of society. This position plays a critical role in ensuring faculty and researchers have consistent and comprehensive administrative support for submitting high quality research proposals. 

Reporting to the Proposal Administration Manager, the Proposal Administrator will work as part of a larger team of Research Development and Office of Sponsored Projects staff to support faculty with proposal submissions. Proposal submission support includes initiating proposal records, building budgets, assisting with budget justifications, fielding researcher requests for support, interpreting sponsor requirements, assisting with the development of required documentation, assisting with proposal content, assisting with formatting documents, and uploading documents into internal and external portals (Cayuse, Fastlane, etc.). As a resource, the Proposal Administrator willl also assist faculty and researchers with funding opportunity search tools, sponsor and third-party resources/tools/portals (i.e., Pivot, InfoReady, eRA Commons, NSF SciENcv, ORCID ID), and develop/provide templates for proposals.  The Proposal Adminstrator will establish one-on-one relationships with faculty members and provide funding identification and proposal development support. Collaborates with faculty researchers, the Associate Vice Chancellor for Research, Research Development Director/Specialists, and other Office of Research units to support proposal submission for major projects and initiatives. Maintains an assigned proposal workload in a strong customer-service oriented environment.

 

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Salary Information: Salary Range: $30.65 - $33.76/hour. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience.

No. of Positions: 1

Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits

Schedule Information:
  • Full-time, Fixed
  • Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week
  • Days of the Week: Mon-Fri
  • Shift Includes: Day

Employee Classification: This is a Career appointment

Job End Date: None

Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus. This position may be considered for partial or full remote work, subject to the terms of a telecommuting agreement, with the potential need to come to campus for meetings on occasion. While telecommuting/remote working, the employee is responsible for ensuring a worksite environment suitable for accomplishing their regular job duties during scheduled hours of work and, if applicable, arranging for dependent care just as they would if they were working in person at a UCSC worksite.

Union Representation: Non-Represented

Job Code Classification: 006205 (RSCH ADM 2)

Travel:  Never or Rarely

 

JOB DUTIES

50% -
  • Maintain an assigned proposal workload. Initiate proposal submission records using a tool called Cayuse, assist in budgeting, budget justifications, and other proposal preparation functions. Support faculty and researcher with proposal development and supporting documentation (Tables, figures, basic content, Biosketches, Current and Pending, etc.)

25% -
  • Review, analyze, and interpret sponsor and University documents, policies, procedures, and correspondence. Ability to apply pertinent University policies when drafting budgets and proposal packages.

20% -
  • Provide advice and counsel regarding sponsored projects as it relates to proposal preparation to faculty and researchers.

5% -
  • Other duties as assigned.

 

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience and / or training.
  • Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
  • Ability to review, analyze, interpret and apply policies when preapring proposals, including budget and documentation preparation.
  • Organization skills with the ability to thrive in a busy, high-volume, and deadline driven work environment that requires coordination of multiple activities and the judgment and flexibility to reprioritize to accommodate emergency requests.
  • Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office suite, including ability to create and modify documents in accordance with stated requirements (editing, formatting).
  • Demonstrated competence with computers, databases, software programs and operating systems.
  • Ability to maintain independent judgment.
  • Effective verbal communication skills.
  • Effective written communication skills.
  • Ability to maintain a strong customer service focus.
  • Ability to work as an effective team member.
  • Ability to recognize inefficiencies and troubleshoot processes.
  • Effective interpersonal skills, with the ability to successfully work and collaborate with diverse populations.
  • Enthusiasm for learning and a collaborative work environment.

 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
  • Experience working in an academic setting.
  • Experience in the UC system.
  • Federal Cost Principles such as those described in Office of Management and Budget's Uniform Guidance.

 

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Selected candidate will be required to pass a pre-employment criminal history background check.

This position may be considered for partial or full remote work, subject to the terms of a telecommuting agreement, with the potential need to come to campus for meetings on occasion. While telecommuting/remote working, the employee is responsible for ensuring a worksite environment suitable for accomplishing their regular job duties during scheduled hours of work and, if applicable, arranging for dependent care just as they would if they were working in person at a UCSC worksite.

The University of California has implemented a COVID-19 Vaccination Policy covering all employees. To be compliant with the policy, covered employees must submit proof of vaccination or have an approved exception or deferral, eight (8) weeks from date of hire.

Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtained here.

 

SAFETY STATEMENT

All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries.

 

HOW TO APPLY

Attach your resume and cover letter when applying for this job opening. Do not attach any documents to 'My Activities'. Visit our How to Apply tutorial for detailed instructions on our applicant process.

 

EEO/AA

The University of California is an Equal Employment 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. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.



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To ensure review of application materials by the hiring unit, they must be submitted on or before the initial review date (IRD) via the Staff Employment Opportunities web site; https://jobs.ucsc.edu. A computer is available at the UC Santa Cruz Staff Human Resources Office located at Scotts Valley Center. The Scotts Valley Center is located at 100 Enterprise Way, Suite E100, Scotts Valley, CA 95066. To learn more or to request disability accommodations, call 831-459-2009. Hearing impaired are encouraged to use the California Relay Service at 800-735-2922. UC Santa Cruz is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees.







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