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Job Description RSCH ADM 2 Working Title Grant and Financial Analyst 2
Job Code 006205 Grade 20
Department Name Cntr for Ideas and Society - D01013 Department Head Cindy Williams
Supervisor Katharine Henshaw Effective Date 11/01/2021
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Professional who applies acquired job skills, policies, and procedures to complete substantive assignments/projects/tasks of moderate scope and complexity; exercises judgment within defined guidelines and practices to determine appropriate action.

Custom Scope
Under general supervision, develops and/or oversees research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. Works on proposals of moderate scope such as single investigator NSF proposals where analysis of financial information or reports requires review of a variety of factors (e.g. budgets, salaries, expenses, etc). Receives assignments on project basis and fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions. May be eligible for delegated signature authority. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official.

Department Custom Scope
Under general supervision of the Executive Director of the Center for Ideas and Society, administer and coordinate fiscal budgeting and administration enabling the center to maintain fiscal integrity and internal controls. Perform high-level budget/resource analyses and prepare monthly financial reports for principal investigators (PI) and administration, utilizing robust analytical tools. Specific areas of responsibility include, but are not limited to: pre- and post-award grant administration, ledger reconciliation, and pro-card administration. Maintain strong internal controls. Respond to changing needs for financial reports and ad hoc information for Principal Investigators, Chairperson, and administration. Prepare agency-specific multi-year budgets and coordinate submission of contract and grant proposals for multiple agencies. Additionally provides administrative and financial support for internal grants and awards to college faculty and students.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
2 - 4 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement
Graduation from college with a major in related field, and two years of experience in administrative analysis or operations research; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Under general supervision, analyzes transactions and expenditures, identifies and resolves discrepancies, and prepares financial and inventory reports. Manages a variety of financial processes including the monthly reconciliation of ledgers, using the campus Ledger Reconciliation System, processing BEAs, NCTs, FCTs, and SCTs as needed, monitoring of pro-card transactions and submitting PCTs, preparing monthly financial reports for PIs and center leadership, payroll analysis, maintenance of accurate and complete financial backup for transactions and other complex financial contracts or transactions as needed. Works closely with the Administrative Analyst to ensure timeliness and accuracy of transactions.
30
(DR): Under general supervision, provides post-award financial administration and management for research funds in accordance with organization policy and agency requirements.
  • In conjunction with PI, and all fiscal aspects of awarded grants, assures that expenditures are allowable according to agency-specific guidelines, the University of California Policies and Procedures, and the Business and Finance Bulletins. Analyzes expenditure patterns to identify trends, overdrafts, and potential funding problems. Prepares comprehensive monthly statements, forecasts expenses for all sub-categories through the expiration of each award. Using the campus Ledger Reconciliation System, reconciles contract and grants funds on a monthly basis, processing BEAs, NCTs, FCTs, and SCTs as needed. Advises PIs on the UCR PI Web Reporting System (PIWRS) as needed.
25
(DR): Analyzes transactions, expenditures, identifies and resolves discrepancies, financial and inventory reports. Prepares proposal budgets and support documents that are required by proposal guidelines.
  • Serves as a resource on issues relating to new proposals, competing and non-competing, advances, continuations, re- budgeting, cost transfers, no-cost extensions, and document maintenance of these actions. In conjunction with faculty PI and center leadership, develops grant budgets, including appropriate salary and benefits rates, travel, computer use, equipment and supplies, publications, and indirect costs. Interprets guidelines and policies to implement procedural compliance for multi-fund sources, foundation and federal grants. Advises PI on the procedure and regulations for including subcontracts and cooperative grants and coordinates with subcontracting campus for budget grant approval. Incorporates subcontract into the main grant. Reviews submission requirements and assembles all elements of the grant proposal. Obtains required signatures and submits grant proposals to campus Research Office in a timely manner to ensure compliance with campus review and meet granting agency deadlines.
20
Department Role (DR): Under general supervision, organizes, plans, establishes and monitors fiscal budget control of contracts and grants administration, gifts, endowments and privately funded projects for faculty research programs.
10
Other duties as assigned.
10
(DR): Advises department administrators on compliance regulations.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. Required
Writing skills to draft persuasive text for variety of audiences. Required
Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. Required
Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc. Required
Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines. Required
Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting. Required
Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus. Required
Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures and techniques. Required
Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. Required
Ability to manage a high volume of transactions. Required
Ability to work closely in teams and with a wide variety of clients (including faculty and students) in a professional and warmly inclusive manner. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Overtime Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
Campus

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

Physical Requirements
  • Bend : Frequently
  • Sit : Frequently
  • Squat : Occasionally
  • Stand : Frequently
  • Crawl : N/A
  • Walk : Occasionally
  • Climb : N/A

Mental Requirements
  • Read/Comprehend : Constantly
  • Write : Constantly
  • Perform Calculations : Constantly
  • Communicate Orally : Constantly
  • Reason & Analyze : Constantly

Environmental Requirements
  • Is exposed to excessive noise : No
  • Is around moving machinery : No
  • Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity : No
  • Drives motorized equipment : No
  • Works in confined quarters : No
  • Dust : No
  • Fumes : No

Critical Position

Is Critical Position: Yes

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