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PROGRAM OFFICER, UC RESEARCH INITIATIVES
Location: Oakland
Job ID: 14447
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UC OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT
At the University of California (UC), your contributions make a difference. A world leader producing Nobel and Pulitzer prize recipients with over 150 years of groundbreaking research transforming the world. Choose a career where you can leverage your knowledge, skills and aspirations to inspire and support some of the greatest minds in the world, and those who will follow in their footsteps. Working at the University of California is being part of a unique institution, and a vibrant and diverse community. At the University of California, Office of the President, we propel our mission through impactful work locally, in government centers and systemwide. We are passionate people, serving the greater good.
The University of California, one of the largest and most acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world, is dedicated to excellence in teaching, research and public service. The University of California Office of the President is the headquarters to the 10 campuses, five medical centers and three national laboratories and enrolls premier students from California, the nation and the world. Learn more about the UC Office of the President
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW
This position is part of the Research Grants Program Office (RGPO) within the Office of Research and Innovation (R&I). The RGPO oversees a broad grantmaking portfolio of over $100 million a year to support research that is critical to California, the nation and the world. RGPO programs enhance UC's research capacity and excellence, which helps attract top faculty, graduate students, government funding and companies to our state. These grants enable researchers to collaborate and solve the most pressing problems in the state and the world. RGPO also provides grants for training undergraduates, graduate and postdoctoral researchers, whose work will benefit California communities. The RGPO consists of several statewide and systemwide grant-making programs, as well as a central operational unit that provides core administrative support for the grant-making enterprise.
The UC Research Initiatives (UCRI) team within RGPO is responsible for the UC systemwide grant-making programs. The UCRI portfolio includes the UC-National Laboratory Fees Research Program (LFRP), the Multicampus Research Programs and Initiatives (MRPI), Multicampus Research Units, the Cancer Research Coordinating Committee (CRCC), and other systemwide research initiatives. https://www.ucop.edu/research-initiatives/index.html
POSITION SUMMARY
The UC Research Initiatives Program Officer position reports to the Director, UC Research Initiatives (UCRI). UCRI aims to enhance the UC research enterprise systemwide by fostering innovative research and collaboration across the UC campuses, medical centers and UC-managed national labs. This position has primary responsibility for program development and planning, peer reviewer and applicant relations, grant application and award management, program evaluation and analysis, and representing the program and disseminating research findings to a broad range of stakeholders concerned with UC research across the system. The ideal candidate has an advanced degree with specialization in either physical or computational sciences, atmospheric sciences, or engineering with broad research exposure, and research program administration and/or grants management experience in an academic setting. Enthusiasm for enhancing the UC research enterprise and advancing the University's research mission, and a commitment to diversifying the research workforce at all levels, are key components of this position. In addition to primary responsibilities within UCRI grant-making programs, the incumbent will participate in RGPO-wide special projects and provide cross-functional expertise to other RGPO grant-making programs as needed.
Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
- Experience and leadership ability in research program planning, academic program review, research program oversight, or peer review in a content area relevant to the UCRI Portfolio.
- Demonstrated experience in research management, including knowledge of research grants administration and policy. Experience with research proposal preparation and with evaluating research reports and budgets to assess compliance and modification requests.
- Proven project management skills and ability to manage multiple projects with a proactive, results-oriented approach. Strong organizational and planning skills. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines with initiative, and successfully lead complex projects with minimum supervision.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and judgment. Advanced skills in analyzing information, identifying solutions, evaluating their implications, and formulating alternatives, particularly in relation to research management.
- Outstanding collaboration and demonstrated teamwork ability.
- Excellent client relations skills. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and mutually supportive working relationships with a range of internal and external colleagues and stakeholders.
- Outstanding written and oral communication skills to both establish trust, and to translate complex scientific concepts into everyday prose.
- Facility with all commonly-used office software (eg: Outlook, WORD, Excel, Visio, Box) required.
Preferred Qualifications
- PhD or equivalent experience in the physical or computational sciences, atmospheric sciences, or engineering, to complement team expertise. Broad exposure to research related to key disciplines in the UCRI portfolio strongly preferred.
- Ability to assess research outcomes in fields outside that of disciplinary expertise or field of the earned doctorate. Ability to contribute to program planning and grants oversight in a wide-range of disciplines beyond own disciplinary expertise.
- Direct experience facilitating the smooth conduct of collaborative or multi-location research projects strongly preferred. Enthusiasm for supporting a range of research endeavors that advance the UC research enterprise strongly preferred.
- Demonstrated interest in and commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in research training, research grantmaking, the conduct of research and in supporting the public benefit of research.
- Knowledge of UC policies and procedures and research-related experience at UC or at one of the UC-managed national laboratories a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high volume, fast-paced work environment.
- Facility with web-based database and content management systems desirable. Familiarity with evaluation tools like SciVal, and programming languages (eg python, R, or other coding) to facilitate portfolio-wide data analysis for UCRI and RGPO.
Education
- Advanced degree in relevant academic discipline area and/or equivalent experience/training.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary: $106,500 - $124,200 commensurate with education and experience.
Benefits: For information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the University visit: Benefits of Belonging
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
HOW TO APPLY
Please be prepared to attach a cover letter and resume with your application.
APPLICATION REVIEW DATE
The first review date for this job is February 10, 2021. This position will be open until filled.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Background Check Process: Successful completion of a background check is required for this critical position. Background check process at UCOP
Smoke Free Work Environment: The University of California, Office of the President, is smoke & tobacco-free as of January 1, 2014. UC Smoke & Tobacco Free Policy
EEO STATEMENT
The University of California, Office of the President, 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. EEO/AA Employer UC Nondiscrimination Policy
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