Research Fund Manager - 136303

Established in 1978 at the UC San Diego Medical Center, the Department of Emergency Medicine (DEM) combines the benefits of an internationally renowned university with a large academic hospital. The UC San Diego Medical Center and the DEM is leading an effort, funded by the Federal Office of the National Coordinator, to foster data exchange, interoperability, and clinical integration to improve healthcare efficiency and patient outcomes among San Diego County community healthcare providers.

Under general supervision, the Research Fund Manager works in research administration to independently manage research awards and transactions related to contract and grant management, and maintain contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Additionally, the incumbent performs full award administration, and analytical and strategic reporting for a multi-PI proposal portfolio. This position requires exceptional customer service skills.

Assignments include multiple PIs, department recharge centers, multiple funding sources, multiple institutions, and multiple sites. Manages research awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations and requirements. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.

Comprehensive post award management includes using strong analytical skills for allocation and expense monitoring, understanding of agency-specific requirements, detailed and timely reporting, and advisement to faculty. All post award transactions will be supported by this position. At least 75% of the Fund Management responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

* Multi-project grants of complex contracts* Classified agencies (example: Department of Defense)* Significant volume of sub-awards (example: 25 in a project)* Significant recharges based on billing activities* Training grants* Clinical Trials* International desk

Additionally, the fund manger will be required to manage, analyze and report on a multitude of non-research funds including gifts and endowments, faculty discretionary funds, startup support, and other faculty-controlled funds. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Seven years of related experience, education/training, OR an Bachelor's degree in related area plus three years of related experience/training.

• 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.

• Ability to manage significant volume of transactions.

• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting. Demonstrated experience with the applications of principles and practices of financial management, fiscal planning and analysis.

• Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. Demonstrated experience designing financial management tools to administer complex awards. Demonstrated experience in budget preparation using automated spreadsheet systems.

• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.

• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.

• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.

• Proven ability to analyze complex financial issues, recognize potential impact, identify creative and alternative solutions; make and implement recommendations. Demonstrated problem-solving skills and with ability to exercise discretion.

• Demonstrated experience analyzing expenditures, recognizing trends in order to support budget adjustments.

• In depth knowledge of federal, state, and private agency contract and grant regulations and requirements from proposal preparation through close out; including but not limited to cost accounting standards.

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding purchasing, returned goods, travel, disbursement, inventory, and ability to work collaboratively with contacts involved in these processes.

• Demonstrated knowledge of University policies and procedures relating to contract and grants; and accounting. Ability to independently interpret, analyze, and implement appropriate policies in a given situation.

• Demonstrated experience in principles and practices of fund accounting, cost analysis and audit procedures including UCSD Internal audit requirements.

• Must be able to work various hours and locations based on business needs.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.