Senior Contracts & Grants Manager — Research Administration

UCLA; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus is seeking a Contracts and Grants Supervisor 2 to provide executive-level financial leadership within the MIMG department. This role oversees multi‑million‑dollar budgets, research funding, payroll, and grant administration, guiding a team of professional staff.

Candidates should demonstrate advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, strong ethics, and the ability to set strategic goals, analyze data, and collaborate

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership skills and business acumen to positively contribute to the mission of the department and university.
• Ability to set short and long range goals, define measurable objectives, and implement plans.
• Interpersonal skills to foster cooperative relationships with faculty, staff, researchers, and administrators.
• Experience with financial analysis, budgeting, and multi-source funding in a large academic setting.
• Strong problem-solving using data analysis and discretion in financial management.
• Experience supervising professional staff and delegating responsibilities.
• Knowledge of staff recruiting, payroll, visas, and HR policies; experience in a university environment.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong written and verbal communication.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Financial analysis

Strategic planning

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Regents of the University of California on behalf of their Los Angeles Campus is seeking a Contracts and Grants Supervisor 2 to provide executive-level financial leadership within the MIMG department. This role oversees multi‑million‑dollar budgets, research funding, payroll, and grant administration, guiding a team of professional staff.

Candidates should demonstrate advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills, strong ethics, and the ability to set strategic goals, analyze data, and collaborate