Assistant Research Administrator

University of Southern California; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 51,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Southern California’s Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI) in San Diego seeks an Assistant Research Administrator to support the Finance Department. This academic finance position involves budget development, proposals, and coordination with investigators and the Office of Sponsored Research.

Salary is dependent on education and experience, with an hourly rate range of $36.94–$47.00.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with creating and analyzing statistical reports.
• Broad knowledge of research software and data analysis tools.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of routine proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
• Develop, prepare and finalize project budgets.
• Serve as liaison between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments.
• Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly.
• Review and understand terms and conditions of sponsored projects administered.
• Monitors post award spending and commitment activity; certifies monthly expenditure statements; facilitates quarterly review.
• Monitors reports supporting project status and uses forecasting and decision aids under guidance.
• Participate in contract closeout process and audit inquiries.
• Coordinates and organizes events related to sponsored projects.
• Participates in and contributes to process improvements and group projects.

Skills

Data analysis

Statistical reporting

Microsoft Office

SPSS

SunGard

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Visio

SunGard

Job description

Location: San Diego, CA

The USC Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute (ATRI), located in San Diego, California is an academic institute comprised of an expert panel of scientific collaborators committed to advancing the development of new treatments for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) through innovative clinical trials.

ATRI is looking for an Assistant Research Administrator to support the Finance Department.This is an academic finance position. Duties will include, but are not limited to:

• Preparation of routine proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
• Develop, prepare and finalize project budgets.
• Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments.
• Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly.
• Review and understand the terms and conditions of sponsored projects administered, including cost-sharing awards, if applicable.
• Monitors post award spending and commitment activity. Reviews and certifies monthly expenditure statements and facilitates quarterly review.
• Monitors reports supporting project status and uses forecasting and decision aides under guidance.
• Participate in contract closeout process and audit inquiries.
• Coordinates and organizes events related to sponsored projects, such as conferences, meetings, site visits, or sponsor reviews, as needed.
• Participates in and contributes to process improvements and group projects, as required.

Salary is dependent on education and experience.

USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to the Background Screening Policy Appendix D for specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.

The hourly rate range for this position is $36.94 - $47.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state, and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organizational considerations.

Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 Year Minimum Field of Expertise: A Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with broad knowledge of relevant research computer software, e.g.: Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Outlook, SPSS, Visio, and SunGard. Experience in creating and analyzing statistical reports. Must be able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports. Proven oral and written communication skills to interact with other employees.