Sponsored Projects Officer/Hybrid - 133741

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite at Campus and remote.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is a top-ranking academic enterprise that includes the School of Medicine, the Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, and the Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science. These schools drive a $2 billion academic mission, encompassing over 20 departments, 1,600 faculty, 1,000 residents and fellows, and $893.8 million in total research funding (FY 2024). We offer challenging career opportunities in a fast-paced and innovative environment. We are looking for top talent that possesses the personal characteristics of integrity, strategic thinking intellectual curiosity, collaboration, and teamwork.

The Health Sciences Sponsored Project Pre-Award Office (HS SPPO) is expanding its portfolio to include all extramurally funded proposals. Previously focused on NIH, HS SPPO will now oversee submissions for non-profit, for-profit (industry), government, multi-campus, and foreign sponsors. HS SPPO will be responsible for reviewing and submitting approximately 3,500 proposals and progress reports annually, increasing volume from $2.5 billion to $3.9 billion in proposals submitted each year.

Under the general supervision of the Interim Director for HS SPPO, the Senior Contract and Grant Officer is instrumental in facilitating the expansion of Health Sciences' research portfolio. This role is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the proposal submission process for assigned departments, ensuring proposals are accurate, complete, and fully compliant with University of California policies, sponsor guidelines, and applicable regulations.

The Senior Contract and Grant Officer acts as a subject matter expert, providing guidance and support to faculty and staff throughout the proposal development and submission process. This includes advising on compliance requirements, budget preparation, and submission strategies. Additionally, the position requires corresponding and interacting with sponsor contacts on behalf of the university, collaborating with colleagues within HS SPPO and with other central offices, on campus, developing and delivering training sessions, and managing special projects as assigned.

HS SPPO is committed to actively promoting our Principles of Community and continually advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion within all levels of our organization. In line with the goals of UC San Diego's Strategic Plan for Inclusive Excellence supporting a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and fostering a positive and welcoming climate where all are valued.

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

• Comprehensive knowledge of research administration guidelines for federal sponsors (particularly NIH) and non-federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, ideally within a university setting.

• Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to human or animal research subjects, research security, data management, financial conflict of interest, and biosafety.

• Proven ability to manage a significant volume of transactions under strict deadlines.

• Proficiency in spreadsheet and database software for financial analysis and reporting.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills with a customer-service orientation.

• Knowledge of general accounting principles and fiscal reporting, particularly Uniform Guidance.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.

• Ability to work various hours during peak deadline periods.

If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team!

Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached.

To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit UC San Diego Principles of Community.

UC San Diego 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.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit smokefree.ucsd.edu for more information.

UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening.

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy
• Abusive Conduct in the Workplace