University of California  Los Angeles

Fund Manager

Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years experience in extramural fund management (preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability in managing funds from multiple sources and ensuring financial compliance
  • Strong interpretation skills for technical documents such as agency policies and financial statements
  • In-depth knowledge of federal/state grant policies and proposal preparation for life sciences
  • Ability to analyze financial data and generate timely, accurate reports
  • Proficient in online purchasing and accounts payable systems (e.g., BruinBuy+, preferred)
  • Understanding of payroll and personnel policies
  • Experience in designing spreadsheets/databases for financial purposes
  • Ability to balance ledgers and maintain accurate records
  • Effective communication skills for complex financial information
  • Writing proficiency for preparing correspondence and reports
  • Capacity to meet tight deadlines and expedite processes accurately
  • Proficiency in software for creating templates and reports

Responsibilities

  • Oversee management of $5-7 million in funds for the MCDB Group
  • Partner with faculty members to develop grant proposals and prepare budgets
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines
  • Provide strategic financial guidance to advance research initiatives
  • Manage intricate financial reporting and generate projections for decision-making
  • Assist in training faculty on grant compliance and financial management best practices

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits starting on day one
  • Supportive collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and growth
  • Access to university resources and employee programs
  • Participation in a leading institution focused on scientific discovery
Full Job Description
Position Summary

Join UCLA MCDB as a Fund Manager and drive financial excellence in life sciences research. Working as part of a collaborative five-person team, you will oversee the management of $5-7 million in operating and extramural funds for the MCDB Group within the department. In this dynamic role, you will partner directly with multiple faculty members to develop comprehensive grant proposals, prepare detailed budgets, and ensure strict compliance with federal, state, and institutional guidelines. This position offers an exceptional opportunity to provide strategic financial guidance, manage intricate reporting, and generate critical projections that support effective decision-making and advance groundbreaking scientific discovery

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.
Qualifications

  • 1-2 years Experience in extramural fund management (Preferred)
  • Demonstrated skill in managing funds from multiple sources and ensuring compliance with financial policies. (Required)
  • Ability to interpret and apply technical documents, including agency policies, award documents, and financial statements. (Required)
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state contract and grant policies, including proposal preparation for life sciences. (Required)
  • Ability to analyze financial data from multiple sources and generate accurate, timely reports. (Required)
  • Knowledge of procurement practices and proficiency in using online purchasing and accounts payable systems (e.g., BruinBuy+). (Preferred)
  • Strong understanding of payroll and personnel policies, practices, and systems. (Required)
  • Skill in designing and implementing spreadsheets and databases for financial and administrative purposes. (Required)
  • Ability to balance ledgers, process adjustments, and maintain accurate financial records. (Required)
  • Proven ability to communicate complex financial and administrative information effectively to diverse audiences. (Required)
  • Strong writing skills for preparing business correspondence, reports, and financial documents. (Required)
  • Demonstrated ability to meet tight deadlines and expedite administrative processes accurately. (Required)
  • Proficiency in word processing and other software to create templates, reports, and administrative documents. (Required)

  • Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Bachelor's Degree In business administration, accounting, or related field and/or equivalent experience/training (Required)

  • Special Conditions for Employment

  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

  • Schedule

    8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
    Union/Policy Covered

    CX-Clerical & Allied Services
    Complete Position Description

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    About University of California Los Angeles

    The University of California, Los Angeles is a public land-grant research university in Los Angeles, California. UCLA's academic roots were established in 1881 as a teachers college then known as the southern branch of the California State Normal School. This school was absorbed with the official founding of UCLA as the Southern Branch of the University of California in 1919, making it the second-oldest of the 10-campus University of California system. UCLA offers 337 undergraduate and graduate degree programs in a wide range of disciplines, enrolling about 31,600 undergraduate and 14,300 graduate and professional students. UCLA received 174,914 undergraduate applications for Fall 2022, including transfers, making the school the most applied-to university in the United States. The university is organized into the College of Letters and Science and 12 professional schools. Six of the schools offer undergraduate degree programs: the School of the Arts and Architecture, Samueli School of Engineering, Herb Alpert School of Music, School of Nursing, Luskin School of Public Affairs and School of Theater, Film and Television. Three others are graduate-level professional health science schools: the David Geffen School of Medicine, School of Dentistry and Fielding School of Public Health. The School of Education & Information Studies, Anderson School of Management and School of Law round out the university.
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