Assistant Research Adminstrator

The University of Southern California (USC), a world-class research university, is seeking an Assistant Research Administrator with strong leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills to join its team in the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology. The Assistant Research Administrator will assist in the preparation of routine proposals, development of project budgets, and serve as liaison between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, and other departments.

Requirements

• Assists in the preparation of routine proposals within the parameters of sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines
• Assists in the development, preparation, and finalization of project budgets
• Serves as liaison and active partner between principal investigators, Office of Sponsored Research, research groups, and other departments
• Collaborates with the Office of Sponsored Research to ensure awards are set up properly, including cost-sharing awards, if applicable
• Reviews and understands the terms and conditions of sponsored projects administered
• Initiates expenditures
• Downloads and monitors reports supporting project status
• Participates in the contract closeout process and audits inquiries
• Coordinates and organizes events related to sponsored projects
• Participates in and contributes to process improvements and group projects

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Rich array of USC benefits
• Healthcare (including dental and vision)
• 403(b)
• Tuition reimbursement
• National holidays
• Paid vacation