5-7 years of experience in research administration or related field
Strong understanding of grant proposal processes and fund management
Proven ability to manage complex financial portfolios
Experience in training and mentoring junior staff
Excellent communication and liaison skills with university entities
Responsibilities
Manage administrative fund support for research programs
Prepare and submit grant proposals
Liaise with university entities for contract and grant preparation
Oversee post-award fund activities from inception to closure
Train and mentor junior research administrators
Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures
Benefits
Professional development opportunities
Collaborative work environment
Access to university resources and networks
Potential for career advancement within the department
Flexible work arrangements
Full Job Description
Description
The Senior Research Administrator position will provide essential fund management support to the Divisions within the Department of Medicine.
Brief Job Summary: Manage all administrative fund management support function for the Division's research programs. Prepare all grant proposal submissions and provide liaison to all University entities necessary for the preparation of all Department contract and grant proposals. The Research Administrator will be responsible for all the post-award fund activities of designated accounts from fund inception to closure, such that financial activities and records do not deviate from approved policy and procedures. Manage larger, more complex PI portfolios as well as help oversee, train and mentor junior research administrator trainees.
The full annual salary range for this position is $74,445.00 - $152,460.00. The department's target hourly salary range is $74,445.00 - $113,400.00.
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.
