Contracts Associate

Govt & Bus Contract Admin

Full Time

82919BR

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Contracts Associate is responsible for review of grants and agreements in compliance with policies and procedures, as well as other contracts which may be assigned by the team manager. The Associate may support senior contract and grant specialists with the preparation, drafting, and negotiation of agreements; perform special projects assigned by the manager such as data reporting and analysis; and will assist Contract Officers with development, compilation, and submission of contract proposals for research and public service activities in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. The Contract Associate may coordinate with senior contract and grant specialists on complex agreements and get input from faculty, clinicians, and campus administrative offices. The Associate will be responsible for reviewing agreements for compliance with policy, internal guidance, and completing all assignments in a timely and professional manner. The Associate analyzes problems, gathers data and information, recommends solutions, and completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. The incumbent will provide cross-coverage to other Associates as needed for vacancies/absences and during high volume periods.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The Office of Sponsored Research is an advocate for all researchers at UCSF and provides them with comprehensive pre-award services. The OSR, a $23M operation, is comprised of eleven shared service teams, including 151 Proposal and Grants Specialist and Officers, Contract and Award Specialists and Officers, Associates, and Assistant Team Managers and Team Managers supporting 2000+ faculty, and is responsible for all pre-award grant activity for the campus

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• One (1) or more year(s) of related work experience.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactions.
• Ability to prioritize and organize work; ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to perform moderately complex data analysis or customized reporting.
• Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus.
• Ability to coordinate effectively with various levels of stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain current knowledge of compliance regulations in relevant areas of research administration.

Preferred Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal or reporting principles.
• Educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
• Previous experience working with research grants and contracts.

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco 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, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

004486 RSCH ADM 2 CX

Job Category

Administrative Support, Professional (Non-Clinical), Professional and Managerial, Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

Teamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday to Friday; 8am to 5pm