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Due a robust and highly successful research enterprise at Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital (ZSFG), the Department of Medicine is recruiting a new Research Administrator (RA) to join our team. The incumbent will use their skills as an engaged research administrator to independently manage awards and transactions related to contract and grant management for a portfolio of Principal Investigators (PI) across the Department. The incumbent is responsible for complex analysis and coordination of the financial aspects of grants management to ensure proper stewardship of awarded funds in compliance with sponsor, federal, state, and University regulations. The portfolio may include multiple-PI awards, program project grants, and awards with multiple subcontracts to domestic and/or foreign institutions. Candidates must have experience analyzing revenue and expenses against budgets, developing projections, and producing financial reports to manage projects strategically and in compliance with all applicable guidelines.

A successful Research Administrator has great communication and financial research administration skills who demonstrates adaptability and independence in planning, budgeting, problem solving, and keeping detailed records of financial transactions. The RA is the faculty's primary partner for research financial issues, and will ensure that faculty are provided with accurate, high quality, efficient, responsive, and responsible post-award research administration services.

Join our vibrant and diverse team of seasoned Research Administrators who support inspiring faculty across all our missions to serve the public with a special focus on underrepresented communities and vulnerable populations. The RA is an integral part of the team and serves as a resource to both Principal Investigator, Division Manager, and other departmental personnel in interpreting University and sponsor policies and procedures within the financial component of research areas. This position will work with a team of 10 RA's on the Central Administration RA Team and will interact closely with a diverse and engaging group of mission-driven colleagues across the Department, and therefore needs excellent communication skills and a commitment to providing exceptional customer service.

Involves providing analytical and financial support in contract and grant administration including post-award funds management and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors. Involves activities associated with forecasting, planning and managing research portfolios by performing the following: administering and monitoring contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial management and reporting; and subcontract administration. Serves as the faculty's single point of contact for research financial issues and ensures that faculty are provided with high quality, efficient, responsive, and responsible post-award research administration services.

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