University of Southern California · 1 day ago
Assistant Research Administrator
San Diego, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$35.34/hr - $45.15/hr
1+ years expThe University of Southern California's Keck School of Medicine - Alzheimer Therapeutic Research Institute is seeking an Assistant Research Administrator to support the Finance Department. This role involves preparing project proposals, developing budgets, and serving as a liaison between various stakeholders involved in research projects.
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Responsibilities
Preparation of routine proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines
Develop, prepare and finalize project budgets
Serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments
Collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly
Review and understand the terms and conditions of sponsored projects administered, including cost-sharing awards, if applicable
Monitors post award spending and commitment activity. Reviews and certifies monthly expenditure statements and facilitates quarterly review
Monitors reports supporting project status and uses forecasting and decision aides under guidance
Participate in contract closeout process and audit inquiries
Coordinates and organizes events related to sponsored projects, such as conferences, meetings, site visits, or sponsor reviews, as needed
Participates in and contributes to process improvements and group projects, as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree
1 Year Minimum Experience
A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with broad knowledge of relevant research computer software, e.g.: Microsoft Access, Word, Excel, PowerPoint; Outlook, SPSS, Visio, and SunGard
Experience in creating and analyzing statistical reports
Must be able to utilize computer technology to access data, maintain records and generate reports
Proven oral and written communication skills to interact with other employees
Company
University of Southern California
University of Southern California is a private research university offering opportunities for interdisciplinary study and collaboration.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (253)
2024 (239)
2023 (172)
2022 (207)
2021 (182)
2020 (195)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.64MKey Investors
Patient-Centered Outcomes Research InstituteCalifornia Institute for Regenerative MedicineCDA Foundation
2025-02-04Grant· $10.8M
2025-01-30Grant· $5.93M
2024-07-30Grant
Leadership Team
David A Barnhart
Director, USC Space Engineering Research Center
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Hossein Pourmand
Assistant Vice President, Research Initiatives, University Advancement
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