Research Administration Lead: Pre/Post Award Proposals

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated research administrator to serve as the primary contact for pre- and post-award administration. You will lead the development and submission of intra- and extramurally funded proposals for the department's PIs, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely execution.

The role requires 1-3 years of related experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of Financial, clerical or administrative experience.
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities with students, staff, faculty, and administration.
• Ability to prioritize and manage tasks with competing deadlines while following policies.
• Analytical skills to assess financial information and propose solutions.
• Strong organizational skills to maintain administrative and financial files.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead development and submission of intra- and extramurally funded research proposals.
• Ensure compliance, accuracy, and timely execution.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Prioritization

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Adobe Suite proficiency

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Administration or equivalent

Tools

Adobe Suite

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles is seeking a dedicated research administrator to serve as the primary contact for pre- and post-award administration. You will lead the development and submission of intra- and extramurally funded proposals for the department's PIs, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and timely execution.

The role requires 1-3 years of related experience, strong analytical and organizational skills, and proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office, especially Excel.