Contracts & Grants Research Administrator
$35.65 - $73.02 per hourUCLA 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
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