Research Administration Specialist: Grants & Budgets

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 59,236 - 71,456; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Professional development courses

Discounts to campus events

Job summary

A leading university is seeking an experienced Associate Research Administrator to manage complex research proposals and budgets while collaborating with research offices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in sponsored research, particularly with NIH. This role offers a competitive hourly rate between $43.00 and $51.87, along with excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition benefits for staff and their families.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience with sponsored research, NIH preferred.
• Enjoys teamwork and team building.
• Ability to work in a deadline driven environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepares complex proposals for research projects.
• Develops and finalizes project budgets.
• Manages contract closeout process and audits inquiries.

Skills

Sponsored research experience

Proficient in Excel

Professional written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Microsoft Access

SPSS

Microsoft Office

Job description

A leading university is seeking an experienced Associate Research Administrator to manage complex research proposals and budgets while collaborating with research offices. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least three years of experience in sponsored research, particularly with NIH. This role offers a competitive hourly rate between $43.00 and $51.87, along with excellent benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition benefits for staff and their families.