Contracts and Grants Supervisor

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 95,400 - 208,300; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Contracts and Grants Supervisor to lead a research administration team in Los Angeles. This role involves overseeing pre-award and post-award activities for various funded research programs, providing mentorship, and improving compliance.

Qualified candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in Research Administration, along with strong leadership and analytical skills. The position offers an annual salary range of $95,400 to $208,300.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in Research Administration.
• Proven experience as an effective team leader and supervisor.
• Expanded knowledge of financial and accounting concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead a high-performing research administration team.
• Oversee pre-award and post-award activities for funded awards.
• Serve as a trusted advisor on sponsored project administration.

Skills

Team leadership

Research Administration

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in related area

Tools

Adobe software

Microsoft suite

Job description

The Department of Medicine is seeking a Contracts and Grants Supervisor to lead a high-performing research administration team supporting a diverse portfolio of sponsored research programs. This position provides direct oversight of pre-award and post-award activities for intramurally and extramurally funded awards, ensuring the effective management of proposals, contracts, grants, financial reporting, compliance, and award administration. Working closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), faculty, and departmental leadership, the incumbent serves as a trusted advisor and resource on sponsored project administration, helping advance the Department's research mission through exceptional service, operational excellence, and strategic partnership.

Reporting to the Department Chair, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and other Department leaders, the Contracts and Grants Supervisor will supervise and mentor research administration staff while overseeing complex funding portfolios and resolving escalated issues. This role offers the opportunity to drive process improvements, strengthen compliance and fiscal stewardship, and play a critical role in supporting innovative research initiatives that contribute to scientific discovery and improved patient care.

Annual range: $95,400.00-$208,300.00

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• 5+ years of experience in Research Administration.
• Proven experience as an effective team leader and supervisor, guiding team members to success.
• Expanded knowledge of financial and accounting concepts, including interpreting financial statements.
• Strengthened interpersonal skills for effective communication and relationship building.
• Enhanced ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and comply with policies and regulations.
• Improved analytical skills to analyze financial data and propose solutions.
• Heightened attention to detail in managing complex administrative and financial tasks.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated commitment to ethics, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive information.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.