Description Under the guidance of the Department Chair, Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and other department leaders, and in collaboration with research administrative staff, take primary responsibility for managing all post-award administration for both intra- and extramurally funded research awards. Ensure seamless support for Departmental Principal Investigators (PIs) throughout the award lifecycle, maintaining strong coordination and attention to detail in all aspects of post-award processes. Salary Range: $34.14 - $52.01 hourlyQualifications Required: + 1+ years of Financial, clerical or administrative experience + 1+ 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. + Mathematical skills for the preparation of complex calculations and forecasts and to identify and resolve complicated financial scenarios. + Knowledge of and experience working with a variety of external sponsors: federal and state sponsors, private foundations, industry sponsors, etc. + Working knowledge of various financial concepts, research administration policies and procedures, and contract and grant funding agency guidelines. UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.