Senior Contracts & Grants Officer

Priority Application Deadline: 05/11/2026 Overview Job ID 37250904 Category Campus Administration and Operations Organization Research Innovation & Economic Development Department Sponsored Programs Admin Location Remote/Hybrid Salary $71,925 - $127,995 Date Posted April 27, 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 Other Information UC Internal Job: No The full salary range for the Senior Contracts & Grants Officer is $68,500 - $121,900 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $68,500 - $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. Position Information The Senior Contracts and Grants Officer is responsible for providing institutional-level sponsored programs administration services to a portfolio of academic departments and research units, including acting as an institutional liaison with extramural sponsors. The duties of this position include (but are not limited to): the review, analysis and endorsement of proposals; analysis of award (e.g., grants, cooperative agreements, contracts) terms and conditions; negotiation and acceptance/execution of sponsored agreements; providing advice to faculty and staff regarding sponsored programs issues; interpreting a broad range of sponsor policies, government regulations and award terms and conditions; negotiating and executing subcontracts under UC Riverside's prime; coordinating and/or approving prior approval requests and facilitating award close-out, and participating in the presentation of research administration training courses. This position also interacts with a variety of campus and system-wide offices to facilitate the management, administration and conduct of sponsored programs. There is one position available at various levels for the Contracts & Grants Officer recruitments. The hiring department can recruit and fill this role at different levels within the position classification series. This position is also posted as Principal Contracts & Grants Officer (Job #37251758). 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. PLEASE NOTE: This position is classified as remote with occasional visits to campus as required. Working hours will be based on Pacific Standard Time (PST). #J-18808-Ljbffr UC Riverside