Associate Research Administrator

University of Southern California • Los Angeles, CA

7d • $43 - $49 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Center for Economic and Social Research (CESR) within the Schaeffer Institute is seeking an Associate Research Administrator, who working closely with the Co-Director of CESR, will be responsible for the preparation of and administering of sponsored and non-sponsored research proposals. This is a full-time, grant funded, one year fixed-term position with a hybrid work arrangement. Key duties include, but are not limited to: Coordinating with principal investigators to prepare the administrative components of research proposals Developing, preparing and finalizing project budgets Serving as a primary liaison between the principal investigators, Office Sponsored Research and internal Schaeffer/Price research administration teams Develops and communicates reports on project status as needed Serves as an Institute resource on research grants administration and provides information and guidance to Institute faculty and staff

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree
• 3 years of relevant experience
• Basic knowledge of governmental regulations.
• Strong accounting skills.
• Competency in project management.
• A Bachelor’s Degree 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.
• Cover letter
• Resume/CV

Nice To Haves

• 4 years of relevant experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with principal investigators to prepare the administrative components of research proposals
• Developing, preparing and finalizing project budgets
• Serving as a primary liaison between the principal investigators, Office Sponsored Research and internal Schaeffer/Price research administration teams
• Develops and communicates reports on project status as needed
• Serves as an Institute resource on research grants administration and provides information and guidance to Institute faculty and staff
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees