Administrative Manager I

About Us:
The Lundquist Institute for Biomedical Innovation at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center is an independent, non-profit biomedical research organization located in Torrance, California. In dozens of laboratories throughout the campus, researchers are working to unravel the mysteries of heart and kidney disease, cardiac complications in newborns, chronic lung disease, skin cancer, sickle cell disease, disorders of the autoimmune system, and much more. Many of these projects are collaborative in nature, involving experts from different areas of specialization. Our discoveries have prevented blindness in newborns, enabled premature infants with fragile lungs to breathe and allowed children with rare, often fatal diseases to grow up healthy and strong.

Requirements:

• BA in Business Administration, Health Administration, and/or Public Health

• Three years minimum experience with research administration, administration of sponsored programs, and/or writing grant proposals. Knowledge of governmental and granting agency regulations pertaining to grants and contracts and experience reviewing proposals, budgets, grants and contracts.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of standard budgeting procedures (including demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, ad Excel). Knowledge of NIH and other granting agency requirements preferred                                                                                                                           

• Knowledge and understanding of research ethics and confidentiality principles and practices.                               

• Ability to make sound decisions by applying policies and procedures using available resources.                           

• Ability to foster a cooperative and collaborative work environment.                                                                    

• Advanced analytical, evaluative and objective critical thinking skills.                                                                  

• Demonstrated leadership skills in the development and implementation of complex administrative programs.        

• Ability to adapt to changes and learn new skills as required from UCLA CTSI and The Lundquist Institute                                                                                                                                                                        

• Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, co-workers,       granting agencies, and community members.                                                                                                

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with a variety of constituents.                                     

• Ability to work independently on most of the administrative duties with limited supervision is required.               

• Must have the ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines.                                                             

• Ability to work as a member of a team

• Ability to work well under pressure and meet multiple and sometimes conflicting deadlines

• Ability to interact in an appropriate and professional manner

• Demonstrated cooperative behavior and positive-problem solving and conflict resolution skills

• Available to work dependable, flexible shift

Basic Duties and Responsibilities or Purpose of Position: 

• Manage the different UCLA CTSI programs, budgets, grants and contracts, financial and accou