Research Grant Specialist I - Department of Neurology - Hybrid

About the role

The Research Grant Specialist I (RGSI) – Post-Award works with the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior level research administrators to monitor grant accounts and track expenses. Provides reconciliation and research-related financial reporting of federal and non-federal grants. Serves as the liaison between departments or research groups, Sponsored Research & Funds Administration, Accounting, and Finance departments. This role follows a hybrid work schedule and requires commuting to the Los Angeles work location a few times per week.

Responsibilities

• Monitors federal and non-federal grant accounts, tracks expenses, project reconciliation, and research-related financial reporting.
• Performs necessary funding corrections via direct cost transfer requests (DCTRs).
• Assists in the development of financial projections for project account management.
• Assists in the development and submission of progress reports.
• May enter Notice of Awards (NOAs) details into databases.
• May assist in the preparation and submission of documentation required for research compliance.
• Participates in required training and education programs.
• Assists senior level research administrators and leadership on other activities as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma is required; Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One year minimum experience in administration of research grants.
• Experience working with research groups, the Office of Research Administration, Finance, Purchasing, or Academic Administration is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Understanding of Grants, Manuscripts, and Abstracts guidelines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related applications.

Schedule

Hybrid work schedule requiring commuting to the Los Angeles work location a few times per week.