
Annette S.
Supporting investigators with compliant budgets, proposal preparation, and admin
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Research Administrator
University of Southern California • Full-time
Mar 2023 - Present • 3 yrs 2 mos
Pre- and Post-Award Management: Oversee pre- and post-award processes for research projects, including contracts, grants, and philanthropic funding. Proposal Development: Assist principal investigators (PIs) in preparing administrative components of grant proposals within sponsored and non-sponsored research guidelines. Budget & Financial Oversight: Develop, prepare, and monitor project budgets, ensuring compliance with financial and institutional policies. Regulatory Compliance: Collaborate with the Sponsored Project Accounting office to ensure proper award setup and compliance with cost-sharing requirements. Financial Reporting: Prepare grant award reports, projections, and monthly/quarterly research productivity and financial reports, including maintaining a research dashboard. Process Improvement: Lead initiatives to improve efficiency in research administration, reporting, and award management. Team Leadership: Assist in managing other departmental research administrators and support hiring and onboarding of research staff.