Research Grants & Administrative Analyst

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the Los Angeles Campus, seeks a Research Administrative Analyst for the CDSC. The role begins with up to six months of onsite training; after training, a hybrid schedule may be available based on business needs.

Under the Director, the Analyst handles fund management, grant compliance, reporting, and admin duties for multiple grants. Responsibilities include travel planning, reimbursements, procurement, visa support, and coordinating

Qualifications

• Fund management and grants experience is required.
• Knowledge of DARPA, NSF and other government contracting procedures, including proposal prep and reporting, is required.
• Financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting and administration for contracts; Excel proficiency is required.
• Demonstrated skills in technical writing and editing; use of text processing applications.
• Knowledge of UCLA's ledger and contracting systems; BruinBuy Plus and Concur Travel Express preferred.
• Strong communication with sponsors, faculty, staff, students and university entities is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage fund contracts and grants; monitor expenditures and cost reports.
• Plan and coordinate annual reviews; ensure grant compliance and timely reporting.
• Prepare and submit reports and overviews for governmental and industry sponsors.
• Administer multiple research grants in coordination with the Center's director.
• Lead travel arrangements, reimbursements, and purchase orders using Bruin Buy Plus and Concur; arrange visas, hotel, catering and AV equipment.
• Coordinate meetings, seminars and workshops; prepare course evaluations and correspondence.
• Ensure graduate student researchers are properly appointed and funded each quarter.

Skills

Fund management

Grants administration

Budgets & forecasting

Technical writing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Bruin Buy Plus

Concur Travel Express

Job description

The Regents of the University of California, on behalf of the Los Angeles Campus, seeks a Research Administrative Analyst for the CDSC. The role begins with up to six months of onsite training; after training, a hybrid schedule may be available based on business needs.

Under the Director, the Analyst handles fund management, grant compliance, reporting, and admin duties for multiple grants. Responsibilities include travel planning, reimbursements, procurement, visa support, and coordinating