Description
The Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior is seeking a part-time Contracts & Grants Research Administrator to join the Kasari Laboratory, a national recognized research program focused on improving outcomes for children with autism and other development disabilities. In this role you will provide comprehensive pre-award and post-award support for sponsored research projects and serve as a key resource to Principal Investigators and research teams. Key responsibilities include:
- Coordinate and manage grant and contract proposal submissions from preparation through submission
- Prepare budgets, budget justifications, and other proposal-related materials
- Reviewing funding opportunities and assist investigators with sponsor requirements
- Collaborate with Principal Investigators, funding agencies, and university offices throughout the proposal process
- Ensure compliance with university policies and sponsor regulations, including human subjects, animal research, biosafety, conflict of interest, and other requirements.
- Manage sponsored awards throughout the life of the project, including reporting, modifications, and closeout activities.
- Monitor project expenditures and budgets to ensure appropriate use of funds.
- Prepare financial reports, budget forecasts, and funding projections.
- Analyze and resolve complex research administration and financial issues.
- Advise investigators on grant administration, compliance requirements, and funding agency guidelines.
- Support complex sponsored projects involving multiple investigators, subawards, training grants, and other specialized funding mechanisms.
Salary range: $35.65/hr - $73.02/hr
Qualifications
Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Healthcare Administration, or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Minimum 5 years of research administration experience
- Demonstrated knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures, and best practices
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
- Ability to perform complex financial analyses, develop budget projections, and generate customized financial reports
- Strong written communication skills, including the ability to prepare and edit documents for varied audiences while adhering to sponsor guidelines and requirements
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, deadlines, and proposal submission systems simultaneously
- Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Preferred
- Experience developing, managing, reconciling, and forecasting research grant and contract budgets
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including the ability to perform complex calculations, financial forecasting, and problem-solving
- Knowledge and experience working with a variety of funding sources, including federal and state agencies, foundations, industry sponsors, and other external funding organizations
- Experience supporting sponsored research projects within an academic, healthcare, or research-focused environment
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University of California - Los Angeles Health
Aug 15, 2026