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Financial & Administrative Officer
| Job Number | Full/Part Time | Schedule | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 27086874 | Full Time | 8AM - 5PM | $96,700 - $162,250 |
Position Information
The position provides leadership in the management of financial, personnel, student affairs, administrative and research support operations for the academic department of Physics & Astronomy, for the College of Natural and Agricultural Sciences (CNAS) in consultation with Department Chair. As the Financial and Administrative Officer for Physics & Astronomy within CNAS, the incumbent provides daily management of the administrative team. The management functions are highly complex based on the following: The Department of Physics & Astronomy is a large and complex operation encompassing, teaching, extensive research and outreach components and includes approximately $7.6M in state permanent appropriations and $12.7M in contract and grants administered over 95 discreet fund sources. The Department of Physics & Astronomy supports more than 40 faculty and includes over 160 non-senate academics, postdocs, graduate students & administrative staff and submits approximately 80 proposals per year. The budgeted salary range for this position is $93,400 to $156,250.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment.
Education
Education Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Experience
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 8 - 13 years of related experience. | Required |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
Minimum Requirements
Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence/persuade all levels of staff.
Broad knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; and/or accounting and payroll.
Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
Ability to respond effectively to facilities and safety issues by taking immediate action and engaging experts to broker resolution.
Broad knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
Demonstrated ability to tackle tough HR issues including reductions-in-time, grievance resolution, etc. coupled with the ability to recruit, train, motivate and retain a well-qualified administrative staff.
Broad knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and/or personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
Proven expertise in the area of financial controls coupled with strong policy interpretation and implementation skills
Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities. Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner.
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence/persuade all levels of staff.
Broad knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; and/or accounting and payroll.
Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution.
Ability to respond effectively to facilities and safety issues by taking immediate action and engaging experts to broker resolution.
Broad knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
Demonstrated ability to tackle tough HR issues including reductions-in-time, grievance resolution, etc. coupled with the ability to recruit, train, motivate and retain a well-qualified administrative staff.
Broad knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and/or personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy.
Proven expertise in the area of financial controls coupled with strong policy interpretation and implementation skills
Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities. Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner.
Preferred Qualifications
Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others.
Skills to work collaboratively with other locations.
Skills to work collaboratively with other locations.
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