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Job Title: Institute Project & Administrative Coordinator_ 26-00809
Location: Hybrid in Los Angeles, CA 90089 (onsite every thursday)
Duration of Assignment: 4 Months Contract with possible extension ( maternity leave coverage)
Pay range: $33.37 - $36.37 per hr on W2
Work hours: Full time, 40 hrs/wk, Standard work schedule is 8:30am – 5pm
Minimum Education
Bachelor’s degree preferred
Position Summary
The Institute Project & Administrative Coordinator provides comprehensive administrative and project support to the Executive Director and two lead faculty members. This role is pivotal in the coordination of institute-wide software implementations, grant administration for health services research, and program promotion for a grant development training program.
Key Responsibilities
Administrative Support
Provide day-to-day administrative assistance to the Executive Director and institute faculty.
Attend regular meetings and prepare/update agendas; take and distribute meeting notes.
Support scheduling for 1:1 meetings, team meetings, and other ad-hoc discussions.
Set up and manage meeting technology (Zoom, Teams, projectors, and audio systems).
Complete miscellaneous administrative tasks as requested.
Project Coordination
Manage institute-wide software system (SPARC) implementation:
Maintain project plan, schedule meetings, and create agendas.
Compile project status updates and stakeholder communications.
Track project issues and coordinate bi-weekly check-ins.
Liaise with core groups to provide regular updates at standing executive and strategic planning meetings.
Grant Administration
Oversee submission and review processes for research proposals (PCORI, Seed, and HSIA grants):
Set up application opportunities in InfoReady, conduct compliance reviews, and coordinate review meetings.
Provide updates and support communications among applicants, faculty, and reviewers.
Assist with writing proposals, compiling budgets, and tracking program deliverables.
Facilitate mentorship program logistics, including scheduling consultations and tracking hours.
Program Promotion & Training
Assist in promoting grant development training programs and workshops.
Support application intake, review compliance, and facilitate selection notifications.
Coordinate logistics for annual training and REDCap workshops (space, materials, catering, registration).
Assist with the development and distribution of program materials and follow-up surveys.
Meetings and Regular Tasks
Monthly/Quarterly Meetings: Attend SC CTSI Monthly Updates (2nd Wednesdays), Executive Team meetings (4th Thursdays), HH&S/CTSI Check-Ins (2nd Wednesdays), and other standing meetings.
Weekly/Bi-weekly Meetings: Project management check-ins, grant development meetings, and standing team meetings.
Application Cycles: Support grant proposal and training program intakes once per year or as funding is available.
As-needed: Schedule and support ad-hoc meetings and miscellaneous tasks.
Required Systems and Access
Zoom, Teams, Slack (for remote meetings)
Google Drive, HDS drive, P drive (for file management)
InfoReady (for application processing)
Brightspace, Monday.com, HelpSpot, Formstack, REDCap (as appropriate for coordination)
1Password (for secure access management)
Qualifications
Previous experience in project coordination, grant administration, or higher-education administrative support preferred.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Proficiency with video conferencing and collaborative platforms such as Zoom, Teams, and Google Drive.
Ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities.
Reports To Executive Director, with dotted-line support to institute lead faculty.