Principal Research Administrator (Flexible Hybrid)

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); Hybrid; USD 92,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Research Administrator to oversee pre-award administration for both intra and extramurally funded research awards. This role involves collaboration with various department leaders and meticulous management of complex research portfolios. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related field, with strong analytical skills and proficiency in relevant software. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to impactful research initiatives and funding processes, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and effective grant management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field required.
• 1-3 years of experience in complex research administration.
• Advanced proficiency in financial analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage all pre-award administration for research awards.
• Work closely with research administrative staff.
• Set priorities and complete tasks with competing deadlines.

Skills

Research Administration

Financial Analysis

Attention to Detail

Adobe Suite Proficiency

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Grant Funding Processes

Federal Regulations Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

We are
seeking an experienced Principal Research Administrator who, under the general
direction of the Department Chair, Chief Administrative Office, Chief Financial
Officer and other Department leaders, will work closely with the research
administrative staff, to manage all pre-award administration for both intra and
extramurally funded research awards for Departmental Principal
Investigators.

Salary
offers are determined based on various factors including, but not limited to,
qualifications, experience, and equity. The full annual salary range for this
position is $83,800.00 - $179,400.00. Please note that the department's target
pay range is $92,600.00 - $147,400.00.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related
  field, or equivalent experience.


• 1-3 years of complex research
  administration portfolio.


• Advanced ability to set priorities and
  complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines, with frequent
  interruptions, to meet programmatic and financial needs.


• Meticulous attention to detail in a
  fast-paced, fluctuating workload environment.


• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and
  Microsoft suite software, especially Excel.


• Experience with all types of award
  mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative
  agreements.


• Advanced knowledge of effective grant
  funding processes, procedures and techniques


• Full knowledge of Federal Acquisition
  Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies,
  intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements,
  publication rights, application of indirect cost rates and other complex
  concepts in research administration.


• Ability to perform highly complex financial
  analysis and customized reporting.

Preferred:

• 8+ years of extensive research
  administration experience.

Note: May be subject to test in qualifying skills