Research Operations & Grants Coordinator

Cedars-Sinai; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Research Administrative Coordinator to support budgetary and fiscal management for a designated research area. The role coordinates academic administrative activities, maintains calendars, travel, and Supply orders while liaising with the Office of Research Administration (ORA).

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, HR paperwork, and assisting with grant-related tasks, including tracking training and audits as part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor's degree related to research preferred.
• 2 years experience supporting research/academic administration required.

Responsibilities

• Supports budgetary and fiscal management for assigned research operations; generates monthly reports as needed.
• Coordinates academic administrative systems; edits policies, disseminates announcements and procedures.
• Maintains calendar, schedules meetings, arranges travel, and processes travel reimbursements.
• Places orders for research supplies and tracks funding eligibility.
• Prepares NIH reviews and letters of recommendation; develops course materials as needed.
• Acts as liaison between departmental admins and Office of Research Administration (ORA).
• Ensures compliance with federal/state regulations and organizational policies; supports policy implementation.
• Tracks HR compliance and regulatory activities for research staff; maintains HR files and training records.
• Coordinates seminars, lectures, and meetings; supports project management and strategic planning.

Skills

Budgeting

Administrative support

Regulatory compliance

HR coordination

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's Degree in a research-related field

Tools

PowerPoint

UKG

Job description

Cedars-Sinai is seeking a Research Administrative Coordinator to support budgetary and fiscal management for a designated research area. The role coordinates academic administrative activities, maintains calendars, travel, and Supply orders while liaising with the Office of Research Administration (ORA).

The position emphasizes regulatory compliance, HR paperwork, and assisting with grant-related tasks, including tracking training and audits as part of daily operations.