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Posted: 03-Aug-24
Location: Riverside, California
Salary: Open
Financial Administrative OfficerJob ID: Location: Main Campus - UCR
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Category: Accounting and Finance
Salary: $73,600 - $133,200
Full/Part Time: Full-time(100%)
Organization: College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences
Department: Black Study Dept
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
Position Information:The Financial and Administrative Officer (FAO) will provide oversight and coordination of the financial and administrative support functions for the Department of Society, Environment, and Health Equity (SEHE) and Department of Black Study. This position reports to the Divisional Financial and Administrative Officer and has primary responsibility for providing management, coordination and oversight of the daily operations of the departments include financial, human resources, academic support, contract and grants, facilities management and other operational matters. The department's academic personnel include ladder rank faculty, Professor(s) of Teaching, Visiting Professors, Researchers, Associate In and Teaching Assistants. The position will support SEHE and Black Study as they plan to offer undergraduate majors and minors in Environmental Studies and Global and Community Health, and Black Study, respectively in addition to supporting both departments in their quarterly courses. The position manages business, accountability, stewardship, publicity, and support functions in the departments to achieve individual department and CHASS goals and objectives in meeting the mission of the University. The incumbent has significant responsibility to organize work and achieve broadly stated goals for the units they serve. This would include identifying objectives, developing strategies, and policies, and functions with a reasonable degree of autonomy in collaboration with the Department Chairs and the Divisional Financial and Administrative Officer.
The full salary range for the Financial Administrative Officer is $71,100 - $128,700 annually. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Requirements: Educational RequirementsBachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
Experience Requirements
4 - 7 years of related experience.
RequiredDemonstrated experience in developing and monitoring budgets, and managing budgets using on-line financial, payroll, personnel, and purchasing systems.
RequiredRecent working experience as a Fund Manager/Financial Analyst and well-established track record of contributing to the preparation, submission and management of contract and grants.
RequiredMinimum of 3 years previous supervisory experience
PreferredManagement experience in an academic environment.
Preferred
Minimum Requirements
Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques, and/or human resources policies and procedures for staff and academic employees. Knowledge of a variety of administrative operations activities such as events planning, basic fundraising processes, risk management planning, website design, accounting and payroll, and contracts and grants regulations and guidelines. Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality. Interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising and counseling skills. Strong skills in short term planning, analysis and problem-solving and customer service. Ability to interpret policies and procedures related to finance, purchasing, travel, academic personnel, and payroll. Knowledge of, and direct experience with, applying budgeting and financial policies and developing related internal controls. Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to effectively and professionally communicate using tact and
diplomacy with internal and external audiences. Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to compose business correspondence, using correct spelling,
punctuation, and grammar. Ability to maintain confidentiality at all times. Skill in accurate record keeping with strict attention to detail. Ability to function independently and take responsibility for results. Skill in financial analysis, planning, and administration of multiple fund sources. Ability to prioritize work assignments to meet
deadlines and complete tasks in a timely manner. Strong computer skills, including experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word,
PowerPoint,Access). Ability to present academic, personnel, and/or financial data, analyses and information in a clear and concise
manner. Knowledge of UC policies and procedures related to finance, purchasing, travel, academic personnel, and payroll.
Demonstrated experience with UCR's on-line financial systems. Strong understanding of federal, state, and private grant/contract regulations and standard proposal requirements asthey pertain to the administration of higher education contracts and grants
Preferred Qualifications
Thorough knowledge of University rules and regulations, processes, protocols and procedures for budget, accounting and fund management, and/or personnel management. Solid knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs. Advanced knowledge of common University-specific computer application programs.
Additional Information:
Additional Information In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview
Job Description Details:
General Information
Job Title
007377
Grade
Cindy Williams
Supervisor
Key Responsibilities:
Manages, plans and administers a range of administrative operations in a small
to medium academic department, or a small to medium non-academic department or program. 30%
Administrative operations include budgetary financial management and human resources and may include some of the following functions: IT, facilities, student services, and/or contracts and grants. 20%
May supervise a small staff of support employees and/or students.