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Contracts & Grants Research Administrator

$35.65 - $73.02 per hour

UCLA Health

Job Title

Research Administrator

Work Location

Los Angeles, CA, USA

Salary Range

$35.65 - 73.02 Hourly

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Under the general direction of the Department Chair, Chief Administrative Office (CAO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and other Department leaders and in concert with other research administrative staff, bear primary responsibility of all pre and post-award administration for intra/extramurally funded research awards, as well as financial management of unrestricted and restricted funding sources for Departmental Principal Investigators (PIs).

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and/or oversee research proposals, awards, and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.

Job Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience - required

Research administration and/or financial management experience - required

Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate information in a timely, professional manner - required

Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with various stakeholders - required

Close attention to detail in a fast-paced, fluctuating workload environment - required

Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software, especially Excel - required

Experience preparing, managing, and projecting budgets - preferred

Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of external sponsors, federal and state sponsors, private foundations, industry sponsors, etc. - preferred

Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques - required

Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting - required

UCLA Health
Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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