UCLA Health

Finance & Grant Principal - Pediatrics

UCLA Health$90K — $194K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in research administration or a related field
  • Strong understanding of pre- and post-award processes
  • Proficient in budget development and financial reporting
  • Experience with UCPath or similar HR systems
  • Excellent communication skills for coordination with PI and external entities
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
  • Knowledge of compliance and regulatory requirements related to grant funding.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee pre- and post-award administration for research projects
  • Manage financial activities and post-award funds for divisions and PIs
  • Prepare financial reports and grant progress updates
  • Develop and monitor project budgets for funded research activities
  • Process payroll entries and manage salary funding for faculty and staff
  • Review and reconcile financial records and general ledgers
  • Act as a liaison between funding agencies, subawardees, and internal departments.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and training
  • Access to a collaborative research environment
  • Supportive work culture with emphasis on work-life balance
  • Engagement with diverse funding agencies and research networks
  • Involvement in impactful research projects that influence health outcomes.
Full Job Description
Under the general direction of the Department Chair, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and direct supervision of one of our Contract & Grant Supervisors-and in coordination with research administrative staff-this role is primarily responsible for overseeing and supervising the department's pre- and post-award administration for both intra- and extramurally funded research projects supporting departmental Principal Investigators (PIs). Key responsibilities include managing active clinical finance and post-award fund activities for assigned divisions and PIs. The position also involves preparing financial and grant reports, developing and monitoring budgets, and managing salary funding for faculty and staff, including processing entries in UCPath. Additional duties include reviewing and reconciling the general ledger, performing corrections such as salary cost transfers, retros, NPEARs, and TOFs, and serving as a liaison with external departments, funding agencies, and subawardees. Salary Range: $90,720.00 - $194,040.00

About UCLA Health

UCLA Health is a world-renowned academic medical center located in Los Angeles, California. It comprises four hospitals, including Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center, and more than 200 primary and specialty care clinics. UCLA Health is affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and is consistently ranked among the top hospitals in the United States. The health system employs over 20,000 people and serves as a major center for patient care, medical education, and research.
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