Research Institute Research Admin Coordinator

$53,518 - $90,979/Yr

Cedars-Sinai - Beverly Hills, CA

Full-time

Beverly Hills, CA

Hospitals

About the position

The Research Administrative Coordinator plays a crucial role in supporting the operational and administrative activities of the research area at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. This position involves coordinating various academic activities, managing budgets, and serving as a liaison between internal departments and external organizations. The coordinator is responsible for ensuring compliance with regulations and assisting in grant administration, making it essential for the smooth functioning of research programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates the administrative and office management systems for the department/unit.
• Edits policy and procedure manuals and disseminates information including announcements, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains calendar of events, tracks deadlines, schedules meetings, makes travel arrangements, and submits travel reimbursements.
• Tracks HR compliance and regulatory activities for research area staff members, including maintenance of HR files and coordination of training.
• Adheres to procedures for office management and compliance with CSMC administrative regulations and requirements.
• Serves as a point of contact between departmental administrators and the research area.
• Coordinates all academic activities, seminars, lectures, and meetings.
• Assists with day-to-day operations of the Clinical Translational Sciences Initiative (CTSI).
• May prepare course syllabi and develop audio-visual materials using PowerPoint and other applications.
• Composes written correspondence, NIH reviews, and letters of recommendation.
• May assist with pre- and post-award grant administration functions and tracking project metrics.
• Assists Principal Investigator with completing and submitting federal and non-federal grants.
• Applies federal and state regulatory and licensing requirements to all assigned projects and assists with implementation of new compliance programs.
• Assists with the daily activities of the Director and related faculty members, including project management and execution of strategic planning.
• Assists with creation and maintenance of budgets for research programs.
• Works under the direction of Directors, Managers, and Principal Investigators on budgetary and fiscal management.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education and directly related experience preferred.