Grant Manager

at  University of California San Francisco

DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION

UCSF Institute for Global Health Sciences (IGHS) is dedicated to improving health and reducing the burden of disease in the world’s most vulnerable populations. IGHS is an interdisciplinary educational, service and research organization that harnesses UCSF’s scientific strengths to train global health leaders of tomorrow and develop solutions to today’s most pressing health challenges. Our faculty, staff and students are on the cutting edge of research, treatment, public health practice and policy development for HIV/AIDS, malaria, tuberculosis, neglected tropical diseases, immunizations, women’s reproductive and children’s health, and other conditions that have a devastating impact on vulnerable populations both globally and locally. We work in more than 50 countries and partner with academic centers, international organizations, ministries of health, private industries and others to effectively deliver UCSF’s promise of advancing health worldwide. https://globalhealthsciences.ucsf.edu/

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 3+ years directly relevant experience
• 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, etc.
• Demonstrated competence in the use of excel and database software in financial analysis, customized reporting, fiscal management and financial reports as well as data analysis and visualization
• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and attention to detail; management of a significant volume of transactions
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
• Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally
• Experience with federal and private sponsors regulations and compliance, for example US Government, the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and Global Fund
• Knowledge of UCSF accounting systems; MyExpense (Concur), UCPath, MyReports and PeopleSoft
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. Ability to interpret and apply policies and/or procedures, such as federal, state and university policies and procedures. Must also demonstrate an understanding of OMB Circular A-2 and Cost Accounting Standards
• Previous experience working in academic or nonprofit environments; experience working with international public health projects
• Ability to function as a member of a team and adapt to changing priorities. Proven interpersonal skills with peers throughout the organization; customer service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high-volume environment, organizational skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Business Administration, Development, Financial Management or Accounting
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. Ability to interpret and apply policies and/or procedures, such as federal, state and university policies and procedures. Must also demonstrate an understanding of OMB Circular A-2 and Cost Accounting Standards
• Team player with excellent time management, problem solving skills, and willingness and ability to be flexible and adjust to new projects and priorities as they arise
• Google data analytics certificate
• Finance-related certification

We offer full benefits: vision, dental, medical (retirement
Grant Manager involves providing analytical, financial and training activities in support of contract and grant proposal development, grant-writing, funding, administration, and budget development. Activities may include pre-award proposal initiatives, management of funds post-award, and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors. Involves activities associated with analyzing research funding trends and sources, forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: coordinating and identifying and developing and / or presenting proposals, contracts and other agreements; reviewing proposals to ensure institutional compliance and program success; negotiating, administering and monitoring contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial management and reporting; and sub award / subcontract issuance and administration.
This position will join a team of 18 and will independently manage 4-8 complex multi-faceted domestic and international grants at a time, which will be a mixture of private and federally sponsored awards. This position will be 50% finance and support the Finance Team with duties as assigned as well as the other Grant Managers as needed with subaward management, vendor invoices, and other duties as requested and assigned.
Strong candidates will be team players with good communication skills and attention to detail, experience working with international projects funded through federal and non-federal grants and contracts – preferably in an academic setting, with excellent time management, problem solving skills, and willingness and ability to be flexible and adjust to new projects and priorities as they arise. This is a full time, career position, reporting to a Research Administrator IV on the IGHS Grant Management Team.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.
Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.
To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html