Job description

This position will serve as a key staff-level leader of research administration in the UCLA Samueli School of Engineering. The primary responsibility is to help grow and enhance the school's research output by implementing a systems approach to research administration that coordinates the work of principal investigators (PIs) and administrators appointed in departments and units with a focus on continual process assessment and improvement, training and development, and problem-prevention related to the administration of research proposals and awards. An additional significant responsibility is to directly contribute to research proposals and required white papers for large-scale research centers and complex multi-investigator initiatives. The goal is to make the process of submitting such proposals simpler for investigators by performing and/or overseeing the majority of the non-scientific/non-technical work associated with proposal preparation. In addition, the position will assist in the full range of front-line pre- and post-award research administration duties during times when school positions are vacant or when loads spike.

Percentage of Time:
100

Shift Start:
8:00 am

Shift End:
5:00 pm

Qualifications for Position

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Qualifications

Required/Preferred

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.

Required

Highly-skilled in performing duties associated with all stages of grant management life cycles (minimum of six years fulltime direct experience in research administration).

Required

Thorough understanding of research administration principles, including policies and practices for Federal and non-Federal sponsors of research and other activities.

Required

Knowledge of current compliance requirements for sponsored research, such as cost principles, conflicts of interest, accounting.

Required

Ability to manage a large workload and meet deadlines.

Required

Ability to conduct complex analyses, develop informative reports using databases, and advanced spreadsheet functions, draw insightful conclusions, and recommend appropriate actions.

Required

Ability to lead peers and stakeholders to accomplish shared goals.

Required

Strong organizational, communication (verbal, non-verbal, written, visual, and listening), interpersonal, and customer service skills.

Required

Additional Posting Information

Bargaining Unit:
99-Policy Covered

Application Deadline:
05-04-2023

External Posting Date:

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