Research Administrator

Company: Kaiser Permanente
Location: Oakland
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Assists in identifying the areas of inefficiency, over/underutilization of staff, improvement of delivery of service to the Kaiser Permanente membership and cost-effective achievement of goals. Responds to the needs of the organization based on concerns raised by the CSAs, the membership and employee population.
Essential Functions:- Assists in the development, justification and monitoring of budgets for TPMG, KFH and outside funded projects. Acts as liaison to administrative offices of federal, state and private funding agencies for development of subcontract arrangements and submission of contract deliverables. Develops grant and application for research funding. Edits, negotiates, and prepares legal agreements between Kaiser Permanente and various universities, pharmaceutical companies, and foundations; ensures that budgets are appropriate.- Provides consultation to physicians at Northern California Region medical facilities regarding research proposal development, submission and execution. Reviews, coordinates, and submits all externally-funded research proposals from all regions to the appropriate funding agencies.Develops PM&R budgets and justifications; monitors project progress. Participates in business operations and interest of the staff; acts as liaison to regional and TPMG administration for DOR interests. Ensures adherence to governmental regulations governing the administration of grants and contracts.- Kaiser Permanente conducts compensation reviews of positions on a routine basis. At any time, Kaiser Permanente reserves the right to reevaluate and change job descriptions, or to change such positions from salaried to hourly pay status. Such changes are generally implemented only after notice is given to affected employees.
Basic Qualifications:Experience- Minimum five (5) years of experience in research and/or grants administration.Education- Bachelor's degree in business or related field OR four (4) years of experience in a directly related field.- High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.License, Certification, Registration- N/A.
Additional Requirements:- Excellent personnel management and interpersonal skills required.- Ability to interpret and apply federal regulations and organizational policies and procedures relative to the administration of research activities.- Proficiency in computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database program.- Must be able to work in a Labor/Management Partnership environment.
Preferred Qualifications:- Master's degree preferred.
COMPANY: KAISER
TITLE: Research Administrator
LOCATION: Oakland, California
REQNUMBER: 1084341
External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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