Director of Contracts & Grants - Davis, CA, Job ID 81620

Director of Contracts & Grants - Davis, CA, Job ID 81620

University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources

Job Description

The Director of Contracts and Grants provides strategic and operational leadership for UC ANR's sponsored research administration, overseeing all aspects of contract and grant proposal development, submission, negotiation, compliance, and award acceptance. This position is responsible for ensuring UC ANR's sponsored projects are administered with integrity, accountability, and efficiency, while aligning with UC policies, state and federal regulations, and sponsor requirements. The Director fosters a collaborative culture, supports faculty and staff in securing extramural funding, and strengthens UC ANR's ability to deliver on its land-grant mission across California.

This position is a career appointment that is 100% fixed.

The home department for this position is Contracts and Grants Office. While this position normally is based in Davis, CA, this position is eligible for hybrid flexible work arrangements for applicants living in the State of California at this time. Please note that hybrid flexible work arrangements are subject to change by the University.

Pay Scale : $111,000 / year to $162,700 / year

Job Posting Close Date :

This job is open until filled. The first application review date will be 10 / 21 / 2025.

Key Responsibilities :

40%

Operational Oversight

• Direct the pre-award lifecycle of sponsored projects, including proposal review, terms and conditions, award negotiation, and contract execution.
• Approves terms for acceptance.
• Ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance in the administration of federal, state, local, and private sponsor awards.
• Oversee export control, foreign engagement audits, COI disclosures, and research security program implementation.
• Manage workflow and staff resources to support high service levels across the statewide ANR system.

20%

Strategic Leadership

15%

Organizational & People Leadership

15%

Training, Process Improvement, and Outreach

10%

Strategic Initiatives

Requirements :

Preferred Skills :

Special Conditions of Employment :

As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs , as may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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 :

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