Fund Manager, Sr

Department Summary

Department of Biostatistics at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is internationally recognized for excellence in biostatistical research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty and students conduct innovative research in Bayesian methods, causal inference, data science, machine learning, statistical genetics, longitudinal and survival analysis, and spatial statistics. The Department collaborates extensively with investigators across UCLA Health, the David Geffen School of Medicine, and other research institutions to advance discoveries that improve public health and healthcare outcomes.

In addition to its nationally ranked graduate programs, the Department is home to the Master of Data Science in Health (MDSH) program, which prepares students to apply advanced data science, statistical, and computational methods to complex biomedical and health-related challenges. The Department is known for its collegial, collaborative, and supportive environment and its commitment to advancing data-driven approaches to public health and medicine.

Department of Biostatistics at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health is internationally recognized for excellence in biostatistical research, education, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Faculty and students conduct innovative research in Bayesian methods, causal inference, data science, machine learning, statistical genetics, longitudinal and survival analysis, and spatial statistics. The Department collaborates extensively with investigators across UCLA Health, the David Geffen School of Medicine, and other research institutions to advance discoveries that improve public health and healthcare outcomes.

In addition to its nationally ranked graduate programs, the Department is home to the Master of Data Science in Health (MDSH) program, which prepares students to apply advanced data science, statistical, and computational methods to complex biomedical and health-related challenges. The Department is known for its collegial, collaborative, and supportive environment and its commitment to advancing data-driven approaches to public health and medicine.

Join the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health's Department of Biostatistics, a nationally and internationally recognized leader in biostatistical research, data science, and public health innovation. The Senior Fund Manager plays a critical role in supporting a diverse portfolio of sponsored research projects, contracts, grants, and departmental funds that advance scientific discovery and improve health outcomes worldwide. Working closely with faculty, researchers, and administrative leadership, the incumbent will provide high-level financial analysis, research administration, and strategic fund management for complex federal, state, and private awards.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research initiatives while supporting the Department's renowned graduate programs, including the Master of Data Science in Health (MDSH) program. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced environment and enjoy partnering with faculty and staff to support the Department's research, education, and service mission.

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• Advanced knowledge and demonstrated experience serving as a Fund Manager in all aspects of research administration, including pre-award proposal development, post-award administration, financial management, compliance monitoring, and award closeout. (Required)
• Advanced knowledge of contract and grant administration, including proposal preparation, budget development and justification, sponsor guideline interpretation, award management, effort reporting, reconciliations, financial reporting, and closeout activities. (Required)
• Working knowledge of funding agency regulations, policies, and procedures, including federal, state, private, and nonprofit sponsors, and the ability to apply those requirements throughout the award lifecycle. (Required)
• Knowledge of University…