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Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO) - SMPPH
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23744183 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $78,700 - $145,100 |
Position Information
The School of Medicine (SOM) is seeking an experienced Finance and Administrative Officer (FAO) for the Department of Social Medicine, Population, and Public Health (SMPPH). The FAO is responsible for financial, administrative, operational, managerial, human resources, academic affairs and short and long range planning. In partnership with the Department Chair, as well as the Director of Community Engagement & Outreach for the Center for Health Communities, the FAO is responsible for developing short and long-range planning of administrative and financial goals and objectives; coordinates and carries out strategic support initiatives; serves in an advisory capacity to the department leadership on all matters related to the department's operations, taking initiative to develop administrative policy as required; serves as the main point of contact with the departments for non-medical issues and serves as a liaison with other departments as well as other campus offices and organizations; ensures that all University policies and procedures are strictly followed and enforced for all sources of revenue to the departments, and maintains accurate and comprehensive records related to all accounting and financial transactions performed by the department. Serves as the financial advisor to the leadership, responsible for managing the unit's operating budget, monitoring and/or participating in the development and implementation of Agreements and Provider-specific Profit and Loss (P&L) Statements; helps initiate the contracting process in partnership with the SOM Central Contracts unit, and manages the annual Faculty Appointments Renewal process. This position has significant responsibility in organizing work to achieve broadly stated goals for the department, programs, and lines of business. The FAO identifies objectives, provides leadership, develops strategies and policies, and functions with a high degree of autonomy. SMPPH is a research-intensive department with substantial grants and contracts funding; the FAO will support the department in efforts related to funded research and service projects.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Master's degree or PhD in a finance, public health, social science, or related field. | Preferred |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Experience coordinating community-based research and working with community partners. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated experience with the operation of, and working knowledge of, the goals and objectives of a research center within a major university. | Preferred |
| Experience managing research budgets, including budgets with contracts with outside agencies for services and expertise. | Preferred |
| Experience coordinating multi-site research projects. | Preferred |
| Experience in the development, submission, and management of grants and contracts supporting research, teaching, and service efforts. | Preferred |
| Experience with financial management including budget and report preparation, analysis and forecasting across multiple funding sources from affiliation agreements, federal, state general and contract funds, grants, gifts, endowments, and education. | Required |
| Previous experience navigating in a large, complex organization with an understanding of the big picture; how the parts fit together and how to get the information necessary to resolve problems and trouble shoot. | Required |
| Experience in conducting and/or leading effective meetings and presentations to a leadership team | Required |
| Previous experience with UC accounting, payroll and purchasing processes, procedures, and systems. | Preferred |
| Experience in supporting social science and/or public health research and community-based research, including grant and contract development and implementation, human subjects protections, research ethics, data collection, research budgets, and IRB procedures and practices. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
Special Conditions
| Special Condition | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Travel Outside of Normal Business Hours | Required |
| Travel | Required |
Minimum Requirements
Solid skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify resolution.
Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration.
Solid interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others.
Solid knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
Solid knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and/or personnel management within labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
Solid organizational and customer service skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Solid knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll.
Ability to competently manage complex and multifaceted programs and research projects.
Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of individuals in varied positions, including faculty, staff, students and other trainees, academic administrators, and community leaders and members.
Knowledge of grant administration, researching funding opportunities and grant writing
Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration.
Solid interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others.
Solid knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
Solid knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and/or personnel management within labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
Solid organizational and customer service skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Solid knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll.
Ability to competently manage complex and multifaceted programs and research projects.
Ability to effectively interact with a wide range of individuals in varied positions, including faculty, staff, students and other trainees, academic administrators, and community leaders and members.
Knowledge of grant administration, researching funding opportunities and grant writing
Preferred Qualifications
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.
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
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