Research Contracts & Grants Supervisor

University of California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 81,000 - 169,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of California in Los Angeles is seeking a Contracts and Grants Supervisor to oversee the Department's pre- and post-award research administration operations. The role supervises staff managing intra- and extramurally funded awards, providing guidance on sponsored research activities and ensuring effective support and compliance for Principal Investigators (PIs).

The ideal candidate will have experience in contracts and grants administration, strong organizational and leadership

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum one year of supervisory or management experience including staff oversight, training, performance management, and development.
• Minimum two years of related experience in research administration.
• Demonstrated experience as an effective team leader and supervisor.
• Strong knowledge of financial concepts including basic framework of P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow.
• High ethics, integrity, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal, communication (oral and written), and multitasking skills in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to set priorities and manage deadlines across competing tasks for PIs and department, complying with policies.
• Analytical skills to assess financial information and propose solutions.
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite to perform daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee pre- and post-award research administration operations for intra- and extramurally funded awards.
• Supervise research administration staff and provide guidance on sponsored research activities and compliance.
• Collaborate with faculty, departmental leadership, and research administration partners to manage the department's portfolio.
• Support PIs and department by ensuring accurate financial administration and adherence to policies and regulations.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Research administration

Team leadership

Financial concepts

Ethics and discretion

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The University of California in Los Angeles is seeking a Contracts and Grants Supervisor to oversee the Department's pre- and post-award research administration operations. The role supervises staff managing intra- and extramurally funded awards, providing guidance on sponsored research activities and ensuring effective support and compliance for Principal Investigators (PIs).

The ideal candidate will have experience in contracts and grants administration, strong organizational and leadership