University of California - Santa Barbara
Training & Communications Officer
University of California - Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Payroll Title:
RSCH ADM 4Job Code:
006207Job Open Date:
7/3/24Application Review Begins:
7/19/24Department Code (Name):
RESDPercentage of Time:
100Union Code (Name):
99 - Non Represented (PPSM)Employee Class (Appointment Type):
2 - Staff CareerFLSA Status:
ExemptClassified Indicator Description (Personnel Program):
PPSSalary Grade:
23Hiring/Budgeted Salary:
$95,000-$120,000/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.Full Salary Range:
The full salary range for this position is $85,400- $156,800/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.Work Location:
Cheadle Hall 3227Working Days and Hours:
M-F, 40 hoursBenefits Eligibility:
Full BenefitsType of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: Hybrid
(Both UC & Non-UC locations)Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.Department Marketing Statement
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.The Office of Research is comprised of teams of dedicated professionals who are passionate about supporting UCSB's research mission and ensuring the effective, efficient and compliant administration of a growing portfolio of extramural funding.Brief Summary of Job DutiesUnder the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research, and in close partnership with campus experts and constituents, the Training & Communications Officer utilizes subject matter expertise and in-depth understanding of best practices in the management of sponsored projects to support the design and conduct of research administration training. The Officer will evaluate training needs and propose the best approach for training delivery, and partner extensively with campus subject matter experts and Office of Research (OR) leads to develop and deliver necessary training and related communications.The Training & Communications Officer will develop or revise research administration training and communications, develop training materials and webinars, coordinate training sessions and lead training exercises. The role will analyze frequently changing federal, state and university policies and assist in developing guidance for staff, researchers and research administrators. The Training & Communications Officer is responsible for managing content development, delivering trainings, and managing related communications on behalf of OR, including maintenance of website content. This role may be eligible for delegated signature authority.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related area and / or equivalent experience / training.5 or more years of research administration experience at a university or institute with a high-volume of contracts and grants, including proposal development.1-3 years of demonstrated experience presenting or instructing, and / or experience mentoring and training others in relevant areas of research administration.Preferred Qualifications
2 or more years of experience developing and / or delivering training content and materials relating to administration and financial management of extramural fundsSpecial Conditions of Employment:
Satisfactory criminal history background checkUCSB is a Tobacco-Free environmentJob Functions and Percentages of Time:
75% Training Design, Content Development & Delivery:
The Training & Communications Officer will design and deliver training content, materials and resources for a comprehensive pre-award and non-financial post award training program. The program will provide training in all aspects of pre-award administration including but not limited to preparation and review of the proposal, review and acceptance of an award, administrative requirements after award, interpretation of federal regulations, and sponsor relations. The training provided will give proposal support staff and campus administrators a comprehensive understanding and detailed knowledge of the complex and constantly changing administrative environment. Topic areas covered will include:25% Operations, Communications & Special Projects:
The Officer will monitor and review new funder policies and changing regulations related to sponsored projects administration and will initiate discussion with relevant OR teams to update policies, procedures and central systems and communicate those changes to relevant campus audiences. This role is expected to interface regularly over the first few years with the new campus training team (OFT) as well as the FMM PGM workstream and process design leads, in addition to OR teams, campus constituents and systemwide training colleagues, and to make use of resources and tools provided by systemwide offices and national organizations. The role will routinely collaborate with Sponsored Projects, Research Integrity, and other managers to understand training and communication needs, and then develop and update content. The Training & Communications Officer will work independently and under deadlines to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities, and to deal with changing priorities, while maintaining personal effectiveness.UC Vaccination Programs PolicyAs a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.For more information:UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 InformationUniversity of California Policy on Vaccinations* Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action StatementUC Santa Barbara 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 more information: University of California's Affirmative Action Policy University of California's Anti-Discrimination PolicyReasonable AccommodationsThe University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Privacy Notification Statement and Notice of Availability of the UCSB Annual Security Report DisclosuresApplication StatusIf you would like to check the status of your application, please log into the Candidate Gateway where you applied and click on 'my activities.'
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RSCH ADM 4Job Code:
006207Job Open Date:
7/3/24Application Review Begins:
7/19/24Department Code (Name):
RESDPercentage of Time:
100Union Code (Name):
99 - Non Represented (PPSM)Employee Class (Appointment Type):
2 - Staff CareerFLSA Status:
ExemptClassified Indicator Description (Personnel Program):
PPSSalary Grade:
23Hiring/Budgeted Salary:
$95,000-$120,000/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.Full Salary Range:
The full salary range for this position is $85,400- $156,800/yr. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University.Work Location:
Cheadle Hall 3227Working Days and Hours:
M-F, 40 hoursBenefits Eligibility:
Full BenefitsType of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: Hybrid
(Both UC & Non-UC locations)Special Instructions:
For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.Department Marketing Statement
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.The Office of Research is comprised of teams of dedicated professionals who are passionate about supporting UCSB's research mission and ensuring the effective, efficient and compliant administration of a growing portfolio of extramural funding.Brief Summary of Job DutiesUnder the direction of the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Research, and in close partnership with campus experts and constituents, the Training & Communications Officer utilizes subject matter expertise and in-depth understanding of best practices in the management of sponsored projects to support the design and conduct of research administration training. The Officer will evaluate training needs and propose the best approach for training delivery, and partner extensively with campus subject matter experts and Office of Research (OR) leads to develop and deliver necessary training and related communications.The Training & Communications Officer will develop or revise research administration training and communications, develop training materials and webinars, coordinate training sessions and lead training exercises. The role will analyze frequently changing federal, state and university policies and assist in developing guidance for staff, researchers and research administrators. The Training & Communications Officer is responsible for managing content development, delivering trainings, and managing related communications on behalf of OR, including maintenance of website content. This role may be eligible for delegated signature authority.Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a related area and / or equivalent experience / training.5 or more years of research administration experience at a university or institute with a high-volume of contracts and grants, including proposal development.1-3 years of demonstrated experience presenting or instructing, and / or experience mentoring and training others in relevant areas of research administration.Preferred Qualifications
2 or more years of experience developing and / or delivering training content and materials relating to administration and financial management of extramural fundsSpecial Conditions of Employment:
Satisfactory criminal history background checkUCSB is a Tobacco-Free environmentJob Functions and Percentages of Time:
75% Training Design, Content Development & Delivery:
The Training & Communications Officer will design and deliver training content, materials and resources for a comprehensive pre-award and non-financial post award training program. The program will provide training in all aspects of pre-award administration including but not limited to preparation and review of the proposal, review and acceptance of an award, administrative requirements after award, interpretation of federal regulations, and sponsor relations. The training provided will give proposal support staff and campus administrators a comprehensive understanding and detailed knowledge of the complex and constantly changing administrative environment. Topic areas covered will include:25% Operations, Communications & Special Projects:
The Officer will monitor and review new funder policies and changing regulations related to sponsored projects administration and will initiate discussion with relevant OR teams to update policies, procedures and central systems and communicate those changes to relevant campus audiences. This role is expected to interface regularly over the first few years with the new campus training team (OFT) as well as the FMM PGM workstream and process design leads, in addition to OR teams, campus constituents and systemwide training colleagues, and to make use of resources and tools provided by systemwide offices and national organizations. The role will routinely collaborate with Sponsored Projects, Research Integrity, and other managers to understand training and communication needs, and then develop and update content. The Training & Communications Officer will work independently and under deadlines to manage multiple concurrent tasks and responsibilities, and to deal with changing priorities, while maintaining personal effectiveness.UC Vaccination Programs PolicyAs a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs.As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals* must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.For more information:UC Santa Barbara COVID-19 InformationUniversity of California Policy on Vaccinations* Covered Individuals: A Covered Individual includes anyone designated as Personnel or Students under this Policy who physically access a University Facility or Program in connection with their employment, appointment, or education/training. A person accessing a Healthcare Location as a patient, or an art, athletics, entertainment, or other publicly accessible venue at a Location as a member of the public, is not a Covered Individual.Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action StatementUC Santa Barbara 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 more information: University of California's Affirmative Action Policy University of California's Anti-Discrimination PolicyReasonable AccommodationsThe University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805-893-4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.Privacy Notification Statement and Notice of Availability of the UCSB Annual Security Report DisclosuresApplication StatusIf you would like to check the status of your application, please log into the Candidate Gateway where you applied and click on 'my activities.'
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