Fund Manager

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA’s Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department seeks a Fund Manager to support pre- and post-award activities for contracts, grants, and sponsored funding. You will work closely with faculty and Principal Investigators to ensure accurate budgeting, compliance, and timely reporting.

The role requires strong financial analysis, understanding of grant policies, and excellent communication skills. This position supports UCLA’s mission through meticulous financial stewardship and

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in financial analysis and grant budget preparation.
• Knowledge of contract and grant policies and ability to interpret agency guidelines.
• Understand basic accounting principles to develop budgets for proposals and financial reports.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Strong writing and editing to prepare proposals and progress reports.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive pre- and post-award support for contracts and grants.
• Collaborate with faculty and Principal Investigators to manage budgets.
• Interpret and apply UC, federal, and state grant policies.
• Prepare journals and ledger reconciliations and financial reports.

Skills

Financial analysis

Grant budgeting

Policy interpretation

Communication skills

Writing/editing

Software proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Acrobat

Excel

QDB

Word

Cashnet

DTS Directory Update System

CTS Online TSR System

PAC

Bruin Buy

Job description

Department Summary

The UCLA Samueli School of Engineering is a vibrant community of students, faculty, and staff dedicated to advancing education, research, and innovation. Located in Los Angeles, a global center for technology, culture, and industry, UCLA Samueli has a long history of pioneering discoveries and technological advances, including contributions to the development of the internet, artificial intelligence, mobile communications, reverse osmosis, and human prosthetics.

Position Summary

Join UCLA’s Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) Department as a Fund Manager and play an important role in supporting the research and academic work of our faculty. Working closely with faculty and Principal Investigators, the Fund Manager provides comprehensive pre- and post-award support for contracts, grants, and other sponsored funding.

Salary & Compensation

*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in financial analysis and grant budget preparation, including preparation of accounting journals and ledger reconciliation. (Required)
• Demonstrated working knowledge of contract and grant policies and procedures and ability to analyze and interpret various agency guidelines. (Required)
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures to develop budgets for proposals and financial reports. (Required)
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills sufficient to establish effective working relations with all levels of university staff, academic, contract monitors, federal and private agencies. (Required)
• Writing and editing skills to prepare grammatically correct correspondence and technical proposals/progress reports. (Required)
• Knowledge of, and ability to use, Acrobat, Excel, QDB, Word, Cashnet, DTS Directory Update System, CTS Online TSR System, PAC, Bruin Buy. (Preferred)
• Ability to be assertive, take charge, make decisions, and identify effective methods of work operation. (Required)
• Analytical skills to solve problems, situations, and seek information relevant to organizational sources. (Required)
• Ability to maintain confidentiality. (Required)
• Skills in organizing a complex workload and ability to plan and prioritize the work. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill in financial analysis and grant budget preparation, including preparation of accounting journals and ledger reconciliation. (Required)
• Ability to interpret and apply UC, federal and state policies regarding contract and grants administration. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

• Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience/training (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

• Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
• Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
• Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.

Schedule

8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Variable)

Union/Policy Covered

CX-Clerical & Allied Services

Complete Position Description

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