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Job Description FINANCIAL SVC ANL 3 Working Title Asset Manager
Job Code 004628 Grade 21
Department Name SOM Finance & Administration - D02013 Department Head Maria Aldana
Supervisor Shellee Kreuter Effective Date
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code Title FTE

Generic Scope
Experienced professional who knows how to apply theory and put it into practice with in-depth understanding of the professional field; independently performs the full range of responsibilities within the function; possesses broad job knowledge; analyzes problems/issues of diverse scope and determines solutions.

Custom Scope
Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced financial service professional with a full understanding of industry practices and organizational policies and procedures. Resolves a wide range of issues. Demonstrates good judgment in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.

Department Custom Scope
The School of Medicine (SOM) Asset Manager will utilize skills as a seasoned professional to manage the planning, coordination and administration of the SOM's capital and non-capital assets across the clinical, research and educational enterprise. Specifically, this incumbent will collaborate with SOM units and Central Campus to adequately manage the inventory process and workflow, while ensuring data integrity across the campus Asset Management System (AMS) and the SOM SC Logic system. In addition, this position will help assess the existing workflow and provide input to help streamline the overall administration process in order to sustain timely management and reporting of the overall inventory management process.

Education & Experience Requirements

Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Experience Requirements
Experience Requirement
Previous experience as an inventory manager or similar position. Preferred
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required

License Requirements

Certification Requirements
Certification Requirement

Educational Condition Requirements
Condition Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Description % Time
Applies financial services concepts (i.e., accounting, accounts receivable, accounts payable, purchasing, collections and billing), to resolve issues, and prepare business process procedures and policy recommendations.
  • Manages the administration and recording of new asset acquisitions, transfers, and dispositions using the SL Logic System and campus Asset Management System (AMS). Generates SC Logic records based on SOM's established inventory thresholds and maintains a reconciliation between this tool and the campus AMS. Develops and sustains a process flow chart to efficiently update the inventory systems. Collaborates with custodial Departments/Clinics, Receiving, Mailroom, Procurement, IT, and Facilities units both within SOM and Central Campus to ensure inventory management goals are met and sustained on an ongoing basis. Develops and maintains innovative ways to optimize inventory control procedures. Sustain a process that ensures timely inventory tagging for all SC Logic and AMS assets.
25
Participates in moderately complex audits of processes and recommends changes to processes. Ensures that the appropriate internal controls are addressed, maintained and strengthened to protect University resources.
  • Maintains accurate records that can be regularly complied as directed into reports for Business Operations Manager, Business Analytics Manager, and/or CFAO regarding inventory levels, general updates, timelines, issues, etc. In consultation with the Business Operations Manager, develop measures and techniques that will be utilized to perform periodic and recurring inventory audits both onsite and within the asset databases. Leads the development of policies and procedures as they relate to inventory administration and controls. Manages the annual reporting requirements to central campus and proactively plan to meet this and other critical deadlines.
20
Regularly gathers, cross-references, and reconciles data from multiple data sources of various complexity (asset systems records, general ledger entries, purchase orders, gift/donation records, facilities database, award database, etc.). Act as a liaison between SOM units and Central Campus Accounting and Central Surplus Operation for situations relating to reporting requirements, intercampus transfers, non-standard acquisitions/dispositions, or for any other potential issue or University requirement that may arise.
15
Responsible for providing reports and analyses for varied and complex budgetary, financial and resource projects.
5
Provides guidance to less experienced team members on financial processing functions which may include accounts payable, accounts receivable, purchasing, recharge billing, travel/entertainment, gift accounting, cashiering and collections.
5
Assesses and recommends to management changes as needed to ensure financial processes maintain compliance with federal and state requirements and internal financial/audit policies.
5
Applies a wide variety of internal and external policies and regulations to address a range of issues such as regulatory compliance, tax implications, recovery of cash, risk management, and the organized implementation of a diverse range of financial services for students and departments.
5
Recommends and implements quality customer service standards and procedures to affect various constituencies, including internal department, students and external vendors.
5
Interprets related policies and advises customers accordingly.
5
Helps train staff and creates effective teamwork environment.
5
May act as team leader for support staff.
5

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge/Skill/Ability Requirement
Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Required
Thorough knowledge of financial processes, policies and procedures. Required
Thorough knowledge of financial data management and reporting systems. Required
Thorough knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. Required
Strong interpersonal skills, analytical skills, service orientation, active listening, critical thinking, attention to detail, ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills, effective verbal and written communication skills, sound judgment and decision making; ability to develop original ideas to solve problems. Required
Strong proficiency in the use of spreadsheet and database software. Required
Ability to function effectively as a member of a team. Required
Leadership skills to provide guidance, coaching and mentoring to professional and support staff. Required
Excellent knowledge of data analysis. Required
Working knowledge of inventory management software. Required
Ability to accurately and meticulously track inventory. Required
Strong analytical and math skills. Required

Special Requirements & Conditions
Special Condition Requirement
Must pass a background check. Required
Occasional travel to/from various SOM sites and clinics as needed. Required

Other Special Requirements & Conditions

Level of Supervision Received
General Supervision

Environment

Working Environment
UC intellicenter

Other Requirements

Items Used
  • Standard Office Equipment

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

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

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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