Career Opportunities

CSUN strives to be a destination workplace, where everyone understands that they belong to a community that is vital in advancing student success and providing exemplary service to all stakeholders. We foster an environment of success, both for our students and our employees. We have a relentless passion for celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion as well as being an employer of choice. You will also have the opportunity to realize your own personal goals and be recognized for the work you do, and enjoy the unique value the CSUN community can offer. If this sounds like you, you’ve come to the right place. Learn more: https://www.csun.edu/about-csun.

Major Duties

Under the general supervision Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (CSBS), the Contracts, Grants, and Research Development Officer (CGRDO) is principally responsible for facilitating and enhancing research, scholarship, and creative activities (RSCA) in the college, and for supporting the success of faculty seeking funding through contracts and grants from external funded sources. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the entire leadership team of CSBS, CSUN Research and Sponsored Programs (RSP), The University Corporation (TUC), the CSUN Foundation, as well as organizations/agencies external to CSUN, including other CSU campuses and the CSU Chancellor’s Office.

• Reviews all documents such as proposal narratives, contracts, agreements and funding agency/grant partner correspondence and submits faculty-initiated research proposals to ensure compliance with college and University guidelines.
• Assists faculty in developing relationships and connecting with potential funders, which includes seeking grant opportunities and assisting faculty with follow-up for requirements of internal grant awards.
• Identifies potential sponsors for each department and interested faculty, and promotes grant funding opportunities with the help of their grant cycle calendar and resource list.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Qualifications

• Equivalent to graduation from an accredited four-year college or university in a job-related field required.
• Equivalent to five (5) years of full-time, progressively responsible relevant experience.
• Oversight and administration of a program with supervision and/or lead experience.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of general practices, program, and/or administrative specialty, and operational and fiscal analysis and techniques. Advanced knowledge of policies, procedures, and regulations pertaining to contracts, grants and research development. 
• Knowledge and experience of university rules & regulations (including faculty time/effort reporting and pay), federal/state laws and regulations, grant/contract process, interactions and negotiations with external agencies, preferred.
• Ability and specialized skills to: take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved; expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad administrative impact and implications; ability to train others; grant writing
• Ability to interpret, and apply a wide variety of policies and procedures to develop conclusions and make recommendations; perform basic research and statistical analysis; analyze data and make accurate projections using business mathematics and basic statistics; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Pay, Benefits, & Work Schedule

• The university offers an excellent benefits package, including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision, retirement & savings, tuition waiver, and more.
• Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist / 1038 / 3
• The anticipated HIRING RANGE: $5537- $6768 per month, dependent upon qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is: $5537- $10,014 per month.
• HOURS: Full Time; 40 hours per week; Monday through Friday; may include evenings and weekends.  
• This is a Regular position with a one-year probationary period. 
• The position is currently hybrid (4 days in office, 1 days remote); however, this is subject to change based on student and/or operational needs.

General Information

• Applications received through August 25, 2024 will be considered in the initial review and the review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
• This position is sensitive as designated by the CSU.
• A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or the continued employment of current CSU employees who apply for the position.
• The person holding this position may be considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
• Per the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU-related work outside of California.
• Candidates should apply by completing the CSUN online application. To submit an application and for more detailed information on the application and hiring process, please visit this link: www.csun.edu/careers
• The CSU recommends that faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, and that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus.

Equal Employment Opportunity

CSUN is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion or religious creed, nationality, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, marital status, veteran or military status, and disability. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for applicants with disabilities who self-disclose by contacting Recruitment Services at 818-677-2101.