Strategic Research Grants Administrator

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Professional development classes

Central Los Angeles location

Job summary

University of Southern California seeks an Associate Research Administrator in Los Angeles to support contracts and grants operations within the Dana and David Dornsife College. You will collaborate with principal investigators, the Office of Sponsored Research, and departments to manage budgets, expenditures, and reporting.

This role emphasizes strong accounting, project management, and adherence to university policies, with opportunities for mentoring and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree or combined experience/education.
• Minimum Experience: 3 years in educational administration or similar.
• Strong accounting and budgeting knowledge with project management competency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare administrative components of sponsored and non-sponsored proposals.
• Develop and finalize project budgets and review expenditures.
• Serve as liaison between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, and departments.
• Ensure awards setup, cost-sharing compliance, and reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.

Skills

Budgeting

Financial analysis

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business (Accounting/Finance preferred) or combined experience/education

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Access

Outlook

SPSS

Visio

SunGard

Job description

University of Southern California seeks an Associate Research Administrator in Los Angeles to support contracts and grants operations within the Dana and David Dornsife College. You will collaborate with principal investigators, the Office of Sponsored Research, and departments to manage budgets, expenditures, and reporting.

This role emphasizes strong accounting, project management, and adherence to university policies, with opportunities for mentoring and process improvements.