Research Administrator 1 - Hematology/Oncology

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health is seeking a Research Administrator to support pre-award and post-award administration of sponsored research projects. Under general supervision, you will assist with proposal preparation and submission, coordinate compliance activities, maintain grant and award documentation, support financial and administrative management of sponsored funds, and facilitate award closeout processes.

The position plays an important role in ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma and 1+ years of research administration experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field or equivalent administration experience.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pre-award and post-award administration of sponsored research projects.
• Coordinate compliance activities and maintain grant/award documentation.
• Support financial and administrative management of sponsored funds.
• Facilitate award closeout processes and ensure sponsor requirements are met.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm

Posted Date

10/02/2026

Salary Range

Salary Range: $31.71 - 48.32 Hourly

Employment Type

Duration

indefinite

Job #

33156

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

The UCLA Division of Hematology-Oncology is seeking a Research Administrator to support thepre-award and post-award administration of sponsored research projects. Under generalsupervision, you will assist with proposal preparation and submission, coordinatecompliance activities, maintain grant and award documentation, support financial and administrativemanagement of sponsored funds, and facilitate award closeout processes. This position plays animportant role in ensuring compliance with institutional and sponsor requirements while supportingthe Division's research mission and growing portfolio of translational research.

Hourly Salary Range: $31.71 - $48.32

Job Qualifications

Required:

• High School Diploma.
• 1+ years of research administration experience.
• 1+ years of financial, clerical, or administrative experience.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate information and establish cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines.
• Close attention to detail in a fast-paced, fluctuating workload environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software, especially Excel.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field, or equivalent administration experience.
• Organization skills to create and maintain administrative and financial files effectively.

Required:

• High School Diploma.
• 1+ years of research administration experience.
• 1+ years of financial, clerical, or administrative experience.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively communicate information and establish cooperative working relationships.
• Ability to work as a member of a team.
• Ability to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines.
• Close attention to detail in a fast-paced, fluctuating workload environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software, especially Excel.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field, or equivalent administration experience.
• Organization skills to create and maintain administrative and financial files effectively.

**May be subject to test in qualifying skills**

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer. Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.