Jonathan Bates

Jonathan Bates is a seasoned finance and academic personnel professional with extensive experience at UCLA since May 2010, currently serving as Finance Manager responsible for post-award administration of contracts and grants. Jonathan has held various roles including Fund Manager, where responsibilities included comprehensive contract and grant services, and Academic Personnel Analyst, providing support for academic personnel processes. Jonathan also worked as Associate Editor for Off the Block Blog, enhancing coverage of collegiate men's volleyball, and served as a Statistician for Pac-12 Networks, tracking live-event statistics across multiple sports. Earlier career experience includes administrative roles at Haas Entertainment and Nationwide Sports, alongside a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Southern California.