Contract and Grants Research Administrator - - 31867 - UCLA Health

General Information

Work Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA

Onsite or Remote

Flexible Hybrid

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday, 8am-12pm

Posted Date

08/14/2026

Salary Range: $35.65 - 73.02 Hourly

Employment Type

2 - Staff: Career

Duration

Indefinite

Job #

31781

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

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

Job 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

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts an offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of substantiated misconduct with a previous employer.

Current/former UC employees are subject to a personnel file review.