Lead Research Administrator (RSCH ADM 3)

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82417

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Davis

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Job Summary

Under the general direction of the Chief Administrative Officer, the Research Administrator 3 applies advanced professional concepts to independently perform the full range of research administration and financial analysis duties for the Genome Center. The incumbent will develop financial projections, create and manage sponsored and departmental budgets, ensure compliance with sponsor and university policies, and provide strategic guidance to principal investigators and leadership. Responsibilities include managing all aspects of pre- and post-award administration, overseeing financial operations and analysis for departmental and core activities, and supporting other financial and administrative functions

Apply By Date : December 3, 2025

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and / or certification if required of the position

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management or related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Minimum of five years' experience in financial management, business management or accounting.
• Ability to work in a collaborative environment, with dozens of stakeholders and deadlines.
• Skills to implement and maintain effective accounting and budgeting controls, including cost controls, auditing, fund accounting, and cost accounting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills to independently research develop and recommend solutions to complex financial problems and issues.
• Ability to create and maintain multiple complex budgets, personnel functions, sponsored project proposals, purchasing, payroll, ledger reconciliation, and fiscal close.

Preferred Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

Department Overview

Located in the College of Biological Sciences, the UC Davis Genome Center coordinates interdisciplinary research in the areas of genomics, metabolomics, proteomics and bioinformatics, and is involved in the training of undergraduate students, graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. The Center carries more than 250 employees. Annual expenditures total more than $30 million from multiple sources. Approximately $6.4 million of expenditures come through the Center's four service Cores, which provide genomic technologies to approximately 700 customers to UC, higher-ed, not-for-profit, and corporate clients.

This position serves as the lead financial analyst for the Genome Center, integrating financial management across sponsored projects, departmental accounts, and recharge core facilities. This position plays a central role in managing the Center's complex funding. In addition, this position provides guidance and oversight for the center's other Research Administrator 2 in grants management, serving as the lead resource for pre and post-award processes.

POSITION INFORMATION

Benefits

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Mental Demands

Work Environment

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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.

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As you consider joining UC Davis, we invite you to explore our Principles of Community , our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education. We believe you belong here. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

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