Description
The Semel Institute is seeking to hire a full time Supervisor of Contracts & Grants. You would work under the general direction of the Semel Chief Administrative Office (CAO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and OES Manager. In concert with other research administrative staff, you would bear primary responsibility for overseeing / supervising one of two post award administration teams for intra/extramurally funded research award for Departmental Principal Investigators (PIs).
Pay Range: $ 64,800.00 - $137,600.00 annually.Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree
5+ years: Progressive experience in financial management roles Manage, supervise, and lead a team of professionals, providing clear direction, support, training opportunities and clearly communicating quality and service level expectations.
Manage and direct support staff to provide expert guidance and counsel on a wide vareity of highly complex research administration matters to Principal Investigators (PIs) and senior departmental administrators.
Provide counsel and direction to support staff who analyze and resolve problems, interpret policies (i.e. fiscal management, HR, research administration) and acts as trusted advisor to support staff responsible for demonstrating sound decision making and proven subject matter expertise.
Serve as a role model of technical expertise, professionalism and excellent communication
Responsible for accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial and human) in compliance with standards and procedures.
Lead and oversee complex ad-hoc reporting and analysis and provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management for decision-making purposes.
Provide interpretation of and ensure compliance with complex University and funding agency policies.
Create monthly financial reports, incorporating general ledger and payroll ledger data, and thoroughly reconcile reports verifying appropriateness of all expenses.
Develop cost projections.
Ensure compliance with University and funding agency guidance.
Take appropriate actions to make any required expense adjustments in a timely manner.
Meet with PIs on regular basis and provide necessary assistance.
Review financial statements and personnel distributions ensure personnel payroll transactions are processed accurately.
Manage award close outs in accordance with all requirements
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