Strategic Research Administration Manager - Pre & Post Award

UCLA Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 91,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Research Administration Manager to lead the department’s pre and post award activities, ensuring compliant and efficient management of a diverse research portfolio.

The role provides strategic guidance to faculty and leadership, oversees proposals, awards, and post award tasks, and focuses on process improvements to support growth and funding success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Research Administration.
• Experience leading teams and supervising staff.
• Knowledge of financial statements and budgeting.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented mindset.
• Proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the pre and post award research administration team.
• Oversee sponsored research proposals, awards, compliance activities, and post award management.
• Advise faculty and leadership on research administration, contracts and grants, fiscal management, and related policies.
• Interpret and apply sponsor, University, and regulatory requirements while resolving complex issues.
• Develop and improve processes to enhance operational efficiency and compliance.
• Manage staff performance and ensure responsible stewardship of financial, operational, and human resources.
• Partner with Principal Investigators and departmental leadership to support research growth and funding success.

Skills

Team leadership

Financial concepts

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Adobe

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

UCLA Health in Los Angeles seeks a Research Administration Manager to lead the department’s pre and post award activities, ensuring compliant and efficient management of a diverse research portfolio.

The role provides strategic guidance to faculty and leadership, oversees proposals, awards, and post award tasks, and focuses on process improvements to support growth and funding success.