"Financial Administrative Officer"

Financial Administrative Officer

University of California Riverside

Job Number: 31306800
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Schedule: 8AM - 5PM
Salary: $78,700 - $145,100

Position Information

The Financial and Administrative Officer for the Anthropology/Sociology Administrative Unit provides oversight and coordination of the financial and administrative support functions of the corresponding academic departments. The position reports to the Department Chairs and the College's Assistant Dean & CFAO, and has primary responsibility for providing management, coordination, and oversight of the daily operations of the department(s) including financial, human resources, academic support, contracts, and grants, facilities management and other operational matters. The Department's academic personnel include ladder-rank faculty, lecturers, Visiting Professors, Researchers, Associate Ins, and Teaching Assistants. The departments offer both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. The total operating budget for the departments is over $7M. This position manages the business, accountability, stewardship, publicity, and support functions in the departments and CHASS goals and objectives. This position will develop strategiespolicies, and functions with a reasonable degree of autonomy in collaboration with the Chairs.

The full salary for the Financial & Administrative Officer position is $78,700.00- $145,100.00 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.

Education

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

Experience

Minimum of 6 years of related experience. Required
6 - 10 years of related experience. Required
Experience in budget development and management using on-line financial, payroll, personnel, and purchasing systems, as well as contract and grant administration. Required
Management experience in an academic environment. Preferred
Experience with the administrative functions related to academic and staff personnel management. Experience in supervising administrative staff and coaching for best performance. Preferred
Previous supervisory/managerial experience. Preferred

Minimum Requirements

• Solid knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll.
• 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.
• Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration.
• Ability to function independently and take responsibility for results; organize workload with close attention to detail; manage multiple tasks and timelines; and maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to develop policies and procedures to ensure accountability in all aspects of departmental administration
• Solid skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify resolution.
• Interpersonal skills to effectively motivate others.
• Solid organizational and customer service skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of employment laws, union contracts, and UC personnel policies.
• Extensive knowledge of University policies, procedures, and common practices.
• Solid interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others.
• Extensive knowledge of and demonstrated experience with Microsoft Office and common desktop/web applications in relations to on-line accounting, spreadsheets and data base management systems.
• Solid knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with others in all types of situations. Excellent judgment in identifying and resolving operational conflicts and concerns
• Excellent written communication skills, including the ability to compose business correspondence, edit, and use correct spelling, punctuation and grammar.

Preferred Qualifications

Knowledge of University policies and procedures, with ability to process all financial transactions on UCRFS and appropriate feeder systems. Management experience in an academic environment. Knowledge and working experience in the disciplines of the academic departments.

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.

Employee Benefits Overview

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