Fund Manager, Sr.

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Department of Biostatistics as a Senior Fund Manager, delivering strategic financial analysis and research administration for a diverse portfolio of sponsored projects. You will work closely with faculty and leadership to manage complex awards, ensure compliance, and optimize funding outcomes.

The role emphasizes pre- and post-award administration, budget development, forecasting, and accurate financial reporting using Excel among other tools, in a

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience serving as a Fund Manager in all aspects of research administration, including pre-award proposal development, post-award administration, financial management, compliance monitoring, and award closeout.
• Advanced knowledge of contract and grant administration, including proposal preparation, budget development and justification, sponsor guideline interpretation, award management, effort reporting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and closeout activities.
• Working knowledge of funding agency regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Knowledge of University accounting principles, financial management practices, internal controls, audit requirements, and administrative policies and procedures related to purchasing, travel, payroll, reimbursements, and personnel actions.
• Working knowledge of UCLA financial and administrative systems and related business applications.
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and communicate University policies, sponsor regulations, and administrative procedures.
• Advanced analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills to evaluate financial data, reconcile accounts, assess risk, monitor expenditures, develop projections, and prepare analyses.
• Budget development, forecasting, financial planning, and preparation of accurate financial reports using Microsoft Excel and other tools.
• Ability to prioritize and manage a complex, high-volume workload with competing deadlines.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, consultation, and customer service skills.
• Experience utilizing financial, payroll, purchasing, and reporting systems to manage contracts, grants, gifts, endowments, discretionary funds, and other funding sources.
• Ability to identify financial risks, implement process improvements, maintain confidentiality, and support operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Support a diverse portfolio of sponsored research projects, contracts, grants, and departmental funds.
• Provide high-level financial analysis, research administration, and strategic fund management for complex federal, state, and private awards.
• Collaborate with faculty, researchers, and administrative leadership to ensure compliance and optimize financial performance.

Skills

Fund management

Research administration

Budget development

Forecasting

Financial reporting

Excel

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Compliance awareness

Communication of policies

Data analysis

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Department Summary

The Department of Biostatistics at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is internationally recognized for excellence in biostatistical research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty and students conduct innovative research in Bayesian methods, causal inference, data science, machine learning, statistical genetics, longitudinal and survival analysis, and spatial statistics. The Department collaborates extensively with investigators across UCLA Health, the David Geffen School of Medicine, and other research institutions to advance discoveries that improve public health and healthcare outcomes. In addition to its nationally ranked graduate programs, the Department is home to the Master of Data Science in Health (MDSH) program, which prepares students to apply advanced data science, statistical, and computational methods to complex biomedical and health-related challenges. The Department is known for its collegial, collaborative, and supportive environment and its commitment to advancing data-driven approaches to public health and medicine.

Department Summary

The Department of Biostatistics at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is internationally recognized for excellence in biostatistical research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty and students conduct innovative research in Bayesian methods, causal inference, data science, machine learning, statistical genetics, longitudinal and survival analysis, and spatial statistics. The Department collaborates extensively with investigators across UCLA Health, the David Geffen School of Medicine, and other research institutions to advance discoveries that improve public health and healthcare outcomes. In addition to its nationally ranked graduate programs, the Department is home to the Master of Data Science in Health (MDSH) program, which prepares students to apply advanced data science, statistical, and computational methods to complex biomedical and health-related challenges. The Department is known for its collegial, collaborative, and supportive environment and its commitment to advancing data-driven approaches to public health and medicine.

Position Summary

Join the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Department of Biostatistics, a nationally and internationally recognized leader in biostatistical research, data science, and public health innovation. The Senior Fund Manager plays a critical role in supporting a diverse portfolio of sponsored research projects, contracts, grants, and departmental funds that advance scientific discovery and improve health outcomes worldwide. Working closely with faculty, researchers, and administrative leadership, the incumbent will provide high-level financial analysis, research administration, and strategic fund management for complex federal, state, and private awards. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives while supporting the Department's renowned graduate programs, including the Master of Data Science in Health (MDSH) program. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy partnering with faculty and staff to support the Department's research, education, and service mission.

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

• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience serving as a Fund Manager in all aspects of research administration, including pre-award proposal development, post-award administration, financial management, compliance monitoring, and award closeout. (Required)
• Advanced knowledge of contract and grant administration, including proposal preparation, budget development and justification, sponsor guideline interpretation, award management, effort reporting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and closeout activities. (Required)
• Working knowledge of funding agency regulations, policies, and procedures, including federal, state, private, and nonprofit sponsors, and the ability to apply those requirements throughout the award lifecycle. (Required)
• Knowledge of University accounting principles, financial management practices, internal controls, audit requirements, and administrative policies and procedures related to purchasing, travel, payroll, reimbursements, and personnel actions. (Required)
• Working knowledge of UCLA financial and administrative systems and related business applications, including financial reporting, payroll, purchasing, fund transfers, travel, and reimbursement systems. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to interpret, apply, and communicate University policies, sponsor regulations, and administrative procedures, exercising sound judgment to resolve complex financial and compliance issues. (Required)
• Advanced analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills sufficient to evaluate financial data, reconcile accounts, assess risk, monitor expenditures, develop projections, and prepare financial analyses and recommendations. (Required)
• Demonstrated skill in budget development, forecasting, financial planning, and preparation of accurate financial reports using Microsoft Excel and other financial reporting tools. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to independently prioritize and manage a complex, high-volume workload with competing deadlines while maintaining a high degree of accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail. (Required)
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, consultation, and customer service skills sufficient to communicate complex financial information and establish effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, sponsors, and campus partners. (Required)
• Demonstrated experience utilizing financial, payroll, purchasing, and reporting systems to manage contracts, grants, gifts, endowments, discretionary funds, and other funding sources while ensuring compliance with University and sponsor requirements. (Required)
• Demonstrated ability to identify financial risks, implement process improvements, maintain confidentiality, and support operational excellence and best practices in research administration and fund management. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

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

Schedule

8:00 am- 5:00 pm

Union/Policy Covered

RP-Research and Public Service PR

Complete Position Description

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