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Assistant Research Administrator

Keck School of Medicine Los Angeles, California

USC Department of Surgery is recruiting an Assistant Research Administrator. The Assistant Research Administrator will assist in the preparation of routine proposals within parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines, assist in the development, preparation and finalization of project budgets, serve as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments. The Assistant Research Administrator will also collaborate with the Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly, including cost-sharing awards, if applicable, review and understand the terms and conditions of sponsored projects administered, initiate expenditures, download and monitor reports supporting project status, participate in contract close out process and audit inquiries and coordinate and organize events related to sponsored projects.

Knowledge of research and grant accounting and submission of proposals and budgets is preferred.

The hourly range for this position is $34.84 - $36.00. When extending an offer of employment, the University of Southern California considers factors such as (but no limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, federal, state and local laws, contractual stipulations, grant funding, as well as external market and organization considerations.


Minimum Education: Bachelor's degree Combined experience/education as substitute for minimum education Minimum Experience: 1 Year Minimum Field of Expertise: 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.


REQ20148224 Posted Date: 04/29/2024

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