Grants & Contracts Supervisor — Research Admin (Hybrid)

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 98,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Research Administration supervisor to lead sponsored programs. The role oversees proposal development, budgeting, financial management, compliance monitoring, forecasting, reporting, and closeout for federal, state, private, and industry-funded grants.

You will supervise and train research administration staff, coordinate workload distribution, and provide guidance on grant management processes and regulatory matters, ensuring adherence to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience in Research Administration.
• Proven experience as an effective team leader and supervisor.
• Knowledge of financial and accounting concepts and interpreting financial statements.
• Commitment to ethics, integrity and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and comply with policies.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Provide research administration supervisory support for federally, state, privately, and industry-funded grants and contracts.
• Develop proposals, budget preparation, financial management, compliance monitoring, award administration, forecasting, reporting, and closeout activities.
• Collaborate with faculty investigators and research staff to ensure successful management of sponsored research programs and adherence to university and sponsor requirements.
• Will supervise and train research administration staff, oversee workload distribution, and provide guidance on grant management processes and compliance matters.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial concepts

Financial analysis

Ethics & confidentiality

Interpersonal communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking an experienced Research Administration supervisor to lead sponsored programs. The role oversees proposal development, budgeting, financial management, compliance monitoring, forecasting, reporting, and closeout for federal, state, private, and industry-funded grants.

You will supervise and train research administration staff, coordinate workload distribution, and provide guidance on grant management processes and regulatory matters, ensuring adherence to