Department Administrative Manager, DLAM

Los Angeles, California, Description Reporting to the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine(DLAM) Executive Director, the Department Administrative Manager serves as asenior individual contributor responsible for coordinating and administeringcore departmental business operations. The position provides operational,financial, analytical, project management, and administrative support across acomplex research and service environment. Working in close partnership withdepartmental leadership and centralized DGSOM and UCLA administrative offices,the Manager monitors budgets and business processes, coordinates humanresources and procurement activities, supports facilities and compliance needs,develops reports and recommendations, and advances department priorities. Thisrole will focus on execution, coordination, analysis, and advisory support. Annual Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $190,300.00 Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in business administration,public administration, finance, heath administration, or a related field,and/or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five (5) or more years of progressivelyresponsible experience in business operations, administration, financialmanagement, program coordination, or project management. Three (3) to Five (5) years of experiencecoordinating work across multiple functional areas and stakeholders without directsupervisory authority. Thorough knowledge of administrative operations,including financial administration, procurement, human resources coordination,facilities, records, and project management. Demonstrated ability to analyze complexoperational and financial information, identify risks and alternatives, anddevelop clear, practical recommendations. Knowledge of budgeting, financial analysis,reconciliation, forecasting, internal controls, and management reporting. Ability to interpret and apply policies,procedures, and regulatory requirements in a complex institutional environment. Strong project management skills, includingplanning, prioritization, risk tracking, stakeholder coordination, and timelydelivery of results. Excellent written and verbal communicationskills, including preparation of concise reports, presentations, procedures,and executive-level correspondence. Ability to establish cooperative workingrelationships and influence outcomes across organizational levels withoutrelying on direct authority. Demonstrated discretion and sound judgment whenhandling confidential, sensitive, or high-impact information. Ability to independently organize and managecompeting priorities, changing deadlines, and assignments of diverse scope. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Officeapplications, particularly Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and collaborativetracking tools. Commitment to service, continuous improvement,collaboration, accountability, and inclusive workplace practices. Preferred: Master’s degree in business, publicadministration, health administration, or a related field. Experience working in complex research, academic,healthcare, or highly regulated environment. Knowledge of University administrative systems,policies, and procedures related to finance, procurement, human resources, andresearch administration. Experience supporting compliance, safety, audit,records management, or business continuity activities in a regulatedenvironment.