Description
UCLA HEALTH
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Description
Under the
general direction of the Department Chair, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO),
Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and other departmental leaders-and in
coordination with research administrative staff-this role is primarily
responsible for overseeing and supervising the department’s pre- and post-award
administration for both intra- and extramurally funded research projects
supporting departmental Principal Investigators (PIs).
Key
responsibilities include managing active clinical finance and post-award fund
activities for assigned divisions and PIs, as well as supervising a team of two
to three fund managers, including assigning work, providing training, and
reviewing performance. The position also involves preparing financial and grant
reports, developing and monitoring budgets, and managing salary funding for
faculty and staff, including processing entries in UCPath. Additional duties
include reviewing and reconciling the general ledger, performing corrections
such as salary cost transfers, retros, NPEARs, and TOFs, and serving as a
liaison with external departments, funding agencies, and subawardees.
Annual Salary
Range: $95,400 – $208,300
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor’s
Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience -
5+ years of
experience in Research Administration. -
Proven
experience as an effective team leader and supervisor, guiding team members to
success. -
Expanded
knowledge of financial and accounting concepts, including interpreting
financial statements. -
Strengthened
interpersonal skills for effective communication and relationship building. -
Enhanced
ability to set priorities, meet deadlines, and comply with policies and
regulations. -
Improved
analytical skills to analyze financial data and propose solutions. -
Heightened
attention to detail in managing complex administrative and financial tasks. -
Advanced
proficiency with Adobe and Microsoft suite software.
Preferred:
- Demonstrated
commitment to ethics, integrity, and confidentiality in handling sensitive
information.