The Keck School of Medicine (KSOM) of USC is seeking an experienced Research Administrator to join the KSOM Office of Research Administration serving the research community of the Keck School of Medicine to manage and administer sponsored and non-sponsored research projects.
Requirements
- 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
- Minimum five years of experience with sponsored research, NIH preferred
- 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
