Senior Research Grants & Operations Administrator

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 152,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Research Administrator to support its Division of Experimental Medicine. You will provide full pre- and post-award administration for faculty, managing awards from proposal through financial oversight and sponsor reporting.

The role supports NIH F-, K-, and R-series grants and private funding, collaborating with the Department Chair and leadership to advance biomedical research with rigorous compliance and timely reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of research administration experience.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Excel; budget and reporting capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide full pre- and post-award research administration for faculty.
• Manage a diverse portfolio of awards including proposal development and award management.
• Oversee financials, sponsor reporting, and compliance monitoring.
• Support investigators with NIH F-, K-, and R-series grants and private funding.
• Collaborate with Division leadership to advance biomedical research goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Senior Research Administrator to support its Division of Experimental Medicine. You will provide full pre- and post-award administration for faculty, managing awards from proposal through financial oversight and sponsor reporting.

The role supports NIH F-, K-, and R-series grants and private funding, collaborating with the Department Chair and leadership to advance biomedical research with rigorous compliance and timely reporting.