Senior Contracts & Grants Analyst in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
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Job Description
Overview
Job ID 37400613
Category Accounting and Finance
Organization School of Medicine
Department SOM Finance and Admin Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $68,500 - $121,900
Date Posted May 8, 2026
Application Deadline Open Until Filled
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision General Supervision
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst serves as a key member of the School of Medicine’s Finance and Administration team, providing advanced pre- and post-award research administration support to faculty and departments. This position is responsible for developing and managing complex research proposals and awards, ensuring compliance with federal, state, sponsor, and University policies, and supporting the effective financial stewardship of sponsored funds. The incumbent partners with principal investigators and departmental stakeholders to facilitate proposal submissions, oversee financial management of awards, and provide guidance on regulatory and fiscal requirements, ultimately contributing to the success and sustainability of the School of Medicine’s research programs. There is one position available at various levels for the Contracts and Grants Analyst recruitments. The hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. This position is also posted as Contracts & Grants Analyst (Job #37443617). Applicants are encouraged to review both positions to determine the best match for their skills and experience. All applicants will be assessed based on the minimum requirements for the level(s) for which they have applied. If you wish to be considered in multiple pools or are unsure, please apply for both positions.The full salary range for the Senior Contracts and Grants Analyst is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $95,200 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.THIS IS A HYBRID POSITION, WITH THREE DAYS ONSITE AND TWO DAYS REMOTE.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Minimum of 4 - 7 years of related experience. | Required |
| Ability to manage significant volume of transactions. |
| Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting. |
| Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. |
| Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment. |
| Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor's guidelines. |
| Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. |
| Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. |
| Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc. |
| Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques. |
| Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview