Contracts and Grants Supervisor II

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a Research Administration Manager reporting to the Department Chair, CAO, and CFO to lead pre- and post‑award research administration. You will advise faculty and leadership on contracts, grants, compliance, and fiscal management, guiding a high‑performing team toward efficient oversight of sponsored projects.

This role emphasizes strategic leadership, process improvement, and stakeholder collaboration to grow research funding while

Qualifications

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the pre and post award research administration team.
• Oversee sponsored research proposals, awards, compliance activities, and post award management.
• Advise faculty and leadership on research administration, contracts and grants, fiscal management, and related policies.
• Interpret and apply sponsor, University, and regulatory requirements while resolving complex issues.
• Develop and improve processes to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Manage staff performance and ensure responsible stewardship of financial, operational, and human resources.
• Partner with Principal Investigators and departmental leadership to support research growth and funding success.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical thinking

Policy interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Reporting to the Department Chair, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and department supervisor, the Research Administration Manager oversees the department's pre and post award research administration operations, supporting a diverse portfolio of intra and extramurally funded research. The incumbent serves as a key advisor to faculty and leadership, ensuring effective management of research funding, compliance, and departmental resources.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the pre and post award research administration team.
• Oversee sponsored research proposals, awards, compliance activities, and post award management.
• Advise faculty and leadership on research administration, contracts and grants, fiscal management, and related policies.
• Interpret and apply sponsor, University, and regulatory requirements while resolving complex issues.
• Develop and improve processes to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Manage staff performance and ensure responsible stewardship of financial, operational, and human resources.
• Partner with Principal Investigators and departmental leadership to support research growth and funding success.

This position offers an opportunity to play a strategic leadership role in advancing the department's research mission through high quality research administration and operational excellence.

Salary: $8,183.33- $17,883.33 monthly

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.
• 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.