Research Grant Program Officer

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This position is 100% Remote and will be involved with various grants, contracts, and outreach initiatives, and provide support to the Associate Dean for Research. This position is a senior staff leader within the school's research enterprise, providing strategic oversight and operational leadership of large/complex research studies, while advancing school-wide research capacity and faculty success. The incumbent serves as Project Director for complex research studies (site management, protocol development, staffing oversight, quality and compliance) and as a catalyst for faculty grant development and research infrastructure building. The role strengthens longterm institutional impact by serving as a bridge among faculty, research staff, community partners, and administrative units, ensuring a collaborative and highperforming research environment.
This career position integrates the domains of research operations, scientific development, and strategic program growth to expand the school's funded research portfolio and public impact.

Apply By Date

3/27/2026 at 11:59pm PST

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

• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Experience working on a campus, medical center, or other university setting and various external venues
• Experience managing assigned grants or portfolio of grants to allocate funding for research projects that best meet strategic goals
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, multisite research studies as a Project Director or equivalent, including protocol development, staffing oversight, and regulatory management.
• Experience providing faculty grant development support, including coordination of internal scientific peer review and strategic proposal development.
• Multisite project leadership experience for federally funded studies (e.g., PARADE; prospective studies such as CONNECTR and CARE ERA), including recruitment, enrollment, data collection, monitoring, and compliance.
• Experience in the supervision and mentorship of research staff, including study coordinators and indirect oversight of research assistants and consultants.
• Experience developing and implementing research infrastructure (internal peer-review systems, SOPs/templates, dashboards, communication workflows) to improve proposal quality and operational consistency.
• Experience coordinating community and stakeholder engagement activities, including partnerships with community organizations, national networks, subcontractors, and consultants.
• Experience working with older adults, including individuals experiencing memory loss or cognitive impairment, and contributing training for research staff supporting ADRD-related studies.
• Skills to develop, execute and provide oversight for research and educational material development (e.g., webinars) and dissemination strategies/plans.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to communicate both verbally and in writing; employ active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills.
• Excellent independent decision-making skills to work with ambiguities where clear guidelines are not present.
• Demonstrated skills to identify issues, provide recommendations referrals, and seek resources to develop solutions.
• Knowledge of and experience to interpret and advise faculty and project teams on grant policies and regulatory requirements.
• Skills to interact tactfully and diplomatically with a diverse group of people including faculty, staff and students.
• Solid knowledge of Microsoft Word and research-specific, project management, and analytic (qualitative and/or qualitative) computer application programs.
• Skills to exercises judgment within defined procedures and policies to determine appropriate action.
• Advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage personal tasks and see primary responsibilities through inception to completion on schedule.
• Demonstrated skills to develop programmatic partnerships with a variety of academic and administrative departments throughout the Sacramento and Davis campuses and regional area.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality of grant and research information and materials.

Preferred Qualifications

• General knowledge of the academic mission of the School of Nursing.
• Ability to operationalize scientific aims into detailed study workflows, timelines, risk registers, and implementation plans.
• Advanced scientific writing and coordination skills for manuscripts, grant narratives, and presentations across multiinstitution teams.
• Proven ability to design, implement, and sustain research infrastructure (peer review processes, SOPs/templates, dashboards, research communications).
• Ability to generate and interpret datainformed dashboards to guide strategic decisionmaking. Expertise in stakeholder and partnership management across community organizations, national networks, and crosscampus collaborators.
• Knowledge of compliance and risk management for multisite studies, including human subjects protections and sponsor/University policy.
• Demonstrated capacity to train research staff and translate domain expertise in aging, brain health, and ADRD into practical guidance for study teams.

Key Responsibilities

• 60% - Research Project Manager
• 30% - Research Facilitation Manager
• 10% - Stakeholder Engagement Manager

Department Overview

The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis advances health and ignites leadership through innovative and interprofessional education, transformative research and bold system change. Leaders at the School of Nursing steadily chart a course of developing education curricula, approaches and programs aimed at keeping pace with the rapidly evolving health-care environment and preparing a new breed of health leaders who are skilled and nimble agents of change.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $3,275.86 - $6,026.81
• Salary Frequency: Biweekly
• Salary Grade: 144
• UC Job Title: RSCH GNT PRG OFCR 3 RP
• UC Job Code: 005277
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100
• Shift (Work Schedule): Day, 8 hour
• Location: No Physical Access (NOPHYSACC)
• Union Representation: RP - Research and Public Service Professionals
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% remote

Benefits

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

If you are represented by a union, benefits are negotiated between the University of California (UC) and your union and finalized in a contract. Read your bargaining unit's employment contract, stay abreast of current negotiations and learn about collective bargaining at UC: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/index.html

• High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
• WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
• On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
• Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
• Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here

Physical Demands

• Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Work Environment

UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment.
• This position is designated as a mandated reporter under CANRA and UC policy, and employment is contingent on compliance with applicable policies, procedures and training requirements.
• 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 Culture of Opportunity and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're committed to solving life's most urgent challenges and building a healthier, more resilient world. We believe in growing through every challenge, continually striving to improve, and welcoming new perspectives that strengthen our community. We recognize that a vibrant and innovative organization values both individual strengths and shared purpose. The best ideas often emerge when people with different experiences come together.

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.

To view the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

Because we want you to feel seen and valued, our recruitment process at UC Davis supports openness and authenticity. Research shows that some individuals hesitate to apply unless they meet every qualification. You may be an excellent fit for this role-or the next one. We encourage you to apply even if your experience doesn't match every listed requirement. #YouBelongHere

To learn more about our background check program, please visit: https://hr.ucdavis.edu/departments/recruitment/ucd/selection/background-checks