Description
Under the general direction of the Division
Administrator, Financial Affairs Manager, and other Department leaders and in
concert with other research administrative staff, the Senior Fund Manager /
Training Grant Coordinator will be responsible for all phases of pre- and
post-award administration for intra/extramurally funded research awards for
Departmental Principal Investigators. In this role, you will analyze problems /
issues of diverse scope and determines solutions; work on complex proposals
such as grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple
investigators and multiple sub awards. Additionally, you will organize, plan,
establish and monitor fiscal budget control of contracts and grants
administration, gifts, endowments, and privately funded projects for faculty
research programs. Provide guidance and counsel on complex research
administration matters, including compliance regulations, to principal
investigators and department administrators. Monthly Salary range: $5,400.00 - $11,466.67
Qualifications
Required:
- 3-5 years of Research Administration experience
- Interpersonal
skills to effectively communicate information in a timely, professional manner
and establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with
students, staff, faculty, external collaborators and administration and to work
as a member of a team. - Ability
to set priorities and complete ongoing tasks with competing deadlines, with
frequent interruptions, to meet the programmatic and financial needs of PIs and
the department, while complying with University and funding agency policies and
regulations. - Analytical
skills to assess financial information, define problems, formulate logical
solutions, develop alternative solutions, make recommendations, and initiate
corrective actions - Close
attention to detail to ensure accuracy in a fast-paced, fluctuating workload
environment - Organization
skills to create and maintain administrative and financial files effectively as
well as independently balance the various tasks to ensure deadlines are met - Demonstrated
proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software, especially Excel, to
perform daily tasks efficiently and accurately - Strong
writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of
audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor's guidelines - Demonstrated
knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques - Ability to perform
complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
Preferred:
- Bachelor's Degree in
Finance/administration or experience equivalent
NOTE: May be subject to
test in qualifying skills
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University of California - Los Angeles Health
April 28, 2024