The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of USC is seeking an experienced Research Administrator to manage and support the research community's sponsored and non-sponsored research activities, ensuring compliance with guidelines and efficient project management.
Requirements
- Minimum five years of experience with sponsored research, NIH preferred
- Proficient in Excel and MS Office
- Expert knowledge and fluency of governmental regulations (e.g. FAR, A-21, A-110, A-133, CAS).
- Knowledge and ability to understand, interpret, and communicate University policies and procedures.
- Excellent analytical skills; demonstrated proficiency in Excel and web-based tools.
- Strong accounting skills; knowledge of accounting principles.
- Expert in project management, including managing international collaborations and complex multi-sub award contracts.
Responsibilities
- Prepares complex proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines.
- Develops, prepares, revises, and finalizes project budgets, and provides budget justification.
- Collaborates with the Sponsored Research Offices to ensure awards are set up properly, including cost-sharing requirements.
- Reviews grant expenditures
- Develops and communicates reports supporting project status.
- Creates effective forecasting and decision aids.
- Manages contract closeout process and audits inquiries.
Other
- Bachelor’s degree
- Able to supervise dynamic teams
- Excels at professional written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work in a deadline driven environment and balance competing priorities
- Previous work experience in an academic/university and/or research setting
