Senior Fellowship, Scholarship and Training Grant Administrator
University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA) | |
$74,445.00/Yr. - $152,460.00/Yr.
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United States, California, Los Angeles | |
Oct 03, 2026 | |
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Department Summary The Life Sciences Research Administration Office oversees the supervision, management, and strategic planning for the division's research programs, which exceed $80 million annually. The office leads a team responsible for both pre-award and post-award contract and grant activities within the Division of Life Sciences. This division comprises 7 academic departments, 7 interdepartmental degree programs, 3 institutes, and 9 centers. Additionally, the office collaborates on managing the efficiency of the division's fund management teams, which includes training, development, recruitment, and retention. This oversight extends to the departmental contracts and grants offices across the entire Division of Life Sciences, ensuring comprehensive support for sponsored research activities and staff. Position Summary Under the direction of the Executive Director of Research Administration and Academic Financial Services (EDRA & AFS), the Senior Fellowship, Scholarship and Training Grant Administrator provides advanced analytical and administrative support for the pre- and post-award management of fellowships, training grants, and student scholarship programs across the biology units within the Division of Life Sciences. The Division encompasses seven academic departments, seven interdepartmental degree programs, three institutes, and nine centers. The position is based in the Life Sciences Dean's Office. The position is based in the Life Sciences Dean's Office. Serving as a campus expert and divisional resource, the incumbent oversees all matters related to postdoctoral, predoctoral, and undergraduate fellowship and training programs. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with federal, state, university, and sponsor regulations; managing complex, multi-year training grant budgets and reporting; and developing standardized procedures to enhance operational consistency and promote best practices across departments. The position requires independent judgment, advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, and a deep understanding of sponsored research administration, graduate student funding mechanisms, and institutional scholarship programs. The incumbent works in close partnership with faculty, department fund managers, finance supervisors, personnel/payroll analysts, and student affairs officers to strategically allocate sponsored and institutional awards to postdoctoral, predoctoral, and undergraduate trainees. The incumbent also monitors and ensures that all fellowship, training grant, and scholarship awards are administered accurately and in accordance with applicable policies and funding requirements. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Special Conditions for Employment Schedule 8am to 5pm Union/Policy Covered RP-Research and Public Service PR Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Research%20Administrator%203%20RP%20(TBD_940527) | |
$74,445.00/Yr. - $152,460.00/Yr.
Oct 03, 2026