Research Administrator - Neurodevelopment Sponsored Programs

University of California - Los Angeles Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a full-time Research Administrator to support the Tarjan Center and PEERs Clinic. You will manage pre-award and post-award administration and serve as a liaison among faculty, funding agencies, community organizations, and campus partners to ensure successful funding and growth of sponsored programs.

You will develop and monitor budgets, coordinate grant proposals, administer contracts, and ensure compliance with sponsor and UC requirements,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree requirement and related field
• 3+ years of experience in research administration, grant and contract administration, or related business operations
• Experience supporting pre-award and post-award sponsored research activities
• Demonstrated ability to develop, monitor, reconcile, and report on complex budgets
• Knowledge of sponsored research administration principles, federal grant regulations, and compliance requirements
• Ability to interpret funding guidelines, contracts, and regulatory requirements
• Strong Microsoft Excel proficiency and financial reporting systems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage pre-award and post-award administration for sponsored research projects, grants, and contracts
• Develop, monitor, reconcile, and analyze project budgets and financial reports
• Coordinate grant proposal preparation, submission, and compliance activities
• Administer contracts, sub awards, and other sponsored project agreements
• Support philanthropic partnerships, community collaborations, and strategic initiatives
• Coordinate outreach, dissemination, conferences, trainings, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Ensure compliance with sponsor, regulatory, and University requirements

Skills

Excel proficiency

Financial reporting

Project management

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, Public Administration, or related field

Tools

UCPath

Oracle

Cayuse

ERS

Job description

University of California - Los Angeles Health seeks a full-time Research Administrator to support the Tarjan Center and PEERs Clinic. You will manage pre-award and post-award administration and serve as a liaison among faculty, funding agencies, community organizations, and campus partners to ensure successful funding and growth of sponsored programs.

You will develop and monitor budgets, coordinate grant proposals, administer contracts, and ensure compliance with sponsor and UC requirements,