UCLA Health

Research Administrator (Tarjan Center)

UCLA Health$73K — $111K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in relevant field or equivalent experience
  • 5 years of experience in research administration
  • Strong analytical and budgeting skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Knowledge of federal and state funding regulations

Responsibilities

  • Manage pre-award and post-award administration for research funding
  • Develop and analyze project budgets and financial reports
  • Coordinate preparation and compliance for grant proposals
  • Administer contracts and sponsored project agreements
  • Support community collaborations and philanthropic initiatives
  • Coordinate outreach and training activities
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and university standards

Benefits

  • Access to professional development and training opportunities
  • Opportunity to work in a nationally recognized institute
  • Collaborative environment with faculty and community partners
  • Engagement in socially impactful projects
  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Description

The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking to hire a full-time Research Administrator to support the UCLA Tarjan Center and PEERs Clinic. We are a nationally recognized center dedicated to improving the lives of individuals with developmental and neurodevelopment disabilities. The Tarjan Center advances research, education, community engagement, and systems change initiatives that promote inclusion, independence, and quality of life across the lifespan.

You will provide comprehensive support for sponsored research administration and serve as key liaison among faculty, funding agencies, community organizations, and campus partners to ensure the successful administration and growth of federally, state, foundation, and privately funding programs. Key responsibilities:
  • Manage pre-award and post-award administration for sponsored research projects, grants, and contracts
  • Develop, monitor, reconcile, and analyze project budgets and financial reports
  • Coordinate grant proposal preparation, submission, and compliance activities
  • Administer contract, sub awards, and other sponsored project agreements
  • Support philanthropic partnerships, community collaborations, and strategic initiatives
  • Coordinate outreach, dissemination, conferences, trainings, and stakeholders engagement activities
  • Ensure compliance with sponsor, regulatory, and University requirements

Salary range: $35.23/hr - $53.67/hr

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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