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Assistant Director of Grant and Finance Administration

The Williams Institute is seeking an Assistant Director of Grant and Finance Administration to provide a broad range of professional financial and operational services to the Institute. This position is responsible for budgeting, financial management and reporting, forecasting, contractual services, payroll, recharge services, management of the contract and grant process, tracking expenses against project budgets, overseeing the hiring process and onboarding new staff, acting as a liaison with the Human Resources department, and office management. Candidates must have strong analytical skills, problem-solving capabilities, and the ability to manipulate and interpret a broad range of financial data. This position supervises two staff positions and is based in Los Angeles at UCLA.

Deadline to apply: July 15, 2026

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The Williams Institute is an equal opportunity employer. We value a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.