University of California - San Francisco
Research Administrator 4 (Fresno)
University of California - San Francisco, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199
Research Administrator 4 (Fresno)
DO-Fres-AssDn-Admin-Control Full Time 82088BR Job Summary
At UCSF Fresno, the Research Finance Analyst (RFA) serves as the faculty's single point of contact for post-award financial management for research/public service grants and contracts and ensures Fresno faculty are provided with high quality, efficient, responsive, and responsible post-award research administration services. Reporting directly to the UCSF Fresno Finance Manager, the RFA's role is to facilitate the integration, communication, and coordination of all information and activities related to each sponsored project in a significant, proactive, and creative manner to the faculty member to lay the groundwork for sound and timely decisions. The RFA is responsible for the financial management of each research, clinical trial, or public service project, preparation of monthly financial reports, forecasting funding needs for staff and other costs, preparation of online journals, payroll transfers, authorizing transactions for purchases and travel expenditures, financial invoices and certifications to the sponsor, award close-out process, and annual budget planning. The RFA will be responsible for the entire scope of post-award management services for a variety of award mechanisms, including federal government and non-profit grants, and state and industry-sponsored contracts. The RFA will work with departments at UCSF, including several in the Office of Sponsored Research and the UCSF Controller's Office. The RFA will handle grants and contracts from eight residency programs and three special programs at UCSF Fresno. There are 400 core faculty members at UCSF Fresno. The RFA must be an expert on University, federal, state, and nonprofit accounting policies and extramural fund management, audit compliance, and strictly adhere to grant and UCSF policies. The RFA will be responsible for monitoring the award budget, revenue, and cost allocation by working with various in-house applications including, but not limited to, Research Administration System (RAS), BearBuy, MyReports, GL Verification, and other Financial Reporting tools. The RFA is expected to review, reconcile, and maintain records and ledgers in compliance with university policy. The position must possess the analytical judgment to adhere to sound internal controls and comply with SAS 115, 2CFR Part 200 (A-133) and other compliance guidelines established by the University and sponsor requirements. The RFA will be able to advise and interpret these facts to the faculty and other staff members to ensure compliance. The position must exhibit excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with faculty, managers, and other administrators and sponsors. This position must be self-directed, have the ability to follow through on assignments with accuracy and minimal direction, and have the ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities, and work with a large amount of data. Requires an intermediate level of Microsoft Excel and Word. Must understand and have an intellectual curiosity of advanced contracts and grants concepts, the ability to manage a high volume of financial transactions, understanding of various funding models, and the professional maturity to provide an in-depth evaluation of the variable factors that affect the management of resources. Required Qualifications
6+ years of research administration and post-award management experience Expert knowledge of University, federal, state, and nonprofit accounting policies and extramural fund management, program administration, audit compliance, and extensive knowledge of UCSF policies or other university knowledge. Must possess the analytical judgment to adhere to sound internal controls and comply with SAS 115, 2CFR Part 200 (A-133) and other compliance guidelines established by the University and sponsor requirements. Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas Maintains knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional, and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal, and reporting principles Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements Ability to interpret policy for others Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus. Must be self-directed, have the ability to follow through on assignments with accuracy and minimal direction. Handle multiple projects and set priorities, working with a large amount of data Preferred Qualifications
Full knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates, and other complex concepts in research administration University of California or California State University experience in accounting, finance, or post-award management Prior use of UCSF tools such as Research Administration System (RAS), BearBuy, MyReports, PeopleSoft, and other similar university-type reporting tools About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and stem cells. Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Organization
Campus Job Code and Payroll Title
006207 RSCH ADM 4 Job Category
Research and Scientific Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Employee Class
Career Percentage
100% Location
Fresno, CA Campus
Central California Work Style
Hybrid Shift
Days Shift Length
8 Hours Additional Shift Details
Monday thru Friday; 8 am to 5 pm (Hybrid)
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DO-Fres-AssDn-Admin-Control Full Time 82088BR Job Summary
At UCSF Fresno, the Research Finance Analyst (RFA) serves as the faculty's single point of contact for post-award financial management for research/public service grants and contracts and ensures Fresno faculty are provided with high quality, efficient, responsive, and responsible post-award research administration services. Reporting directly to the UCSF Fresno Finance Manager, the RFA's role is to facilitate the integration, communication, and coordination of all information and activities related to each sponsored project in a significant, proactive, and creative manner to the faculty member to lay the groundwork for sound and timely decisions. The RFA is responsible for the financial management of each research, clinical trial, or public service project, preparation of monthly financial reports, forecasting funding needs for staff and other costs, preparation of online journals, payroll transfers, authorizing transactions for purchases and travel expenditures, financial invoices and certifications to the sponsor, award close-out process, and annual budget planning. The RFA will be responsible for the entire scope of post-award management services for a variety of award mechanisms, including federal government and non-profit grants, and state and industry-sponsored contracts. The RFA will work with departments at UCSF, including several in the Office of Sponsored Research and the UCSF Controller's Office. The RFA will handle grants and contracts from eight residency programs and three special programs at UCSF Fresno. There are 400 core faculty members at UCSF Fresno. The RFA must be an expert on University, federal, state, and nonprofit accounting policies and extramural fund management, audit compliance, and strictly adhere to grant and UCSF policies. The RFA will be responsible for monitoring the award budget, revenue, and cost allocation by working with various in-house applications including, but not limited to, Research Administration System (RAS), BearBuy, MyReports, GL Verification, and other Financial Reporting tools. The RFA is expected to review, reconcile, and maintain records and ledgers in compliance with university policy. The position must possess the analytical judgment to adhere to sound internal controls and comply with SAS 115, 2CFR Part 200 (A-133) and other compliance guidelines established by the University and sponsor requirements. The RFA will be able to advise and interpret these facts to the faculty and other staff members to ensure compliance. The position must exhibit excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills to interact effectively and diplomatically with faculty, managers, and other administrators and sponsors. This position must be self-directed, have the ability to follow through on assignments with accuracy and minimal direction, and have the ability to handle multiple projects, set priorities, and work with a large amount of data. Requires an intermediate level of Microsoft Excel and Word. Must understand and have an intellectual curiosity of advanced contracts and grants concepts, the ability to manage a high volume of financial transactions, understanding of various funding models, and the professional maturity to provide an in-depth evaluation of the variable factors that affect the management of resources. Required Qualifications
6+ years of research administration and post-award management experience Expert knowledge of University, federal, state, and nonprofit accounting policies and extramural fund management, program administration, audit compliance, and extensive knowledge of UCSF policies or other university knowledge. Must possess the analytical judgment to adhere to sound internal controls and comply with SAS 115, 2CFR Part 200 (A-133) and other compliance guidelines established by the University and sponsor requirements. Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas Maintains knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional, and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal, and reporting principles Experience with all types of award mechanisms, including grants, contracts, subcontracts, and cooperative agreements Ability to interpret policy for others Independent judgment and strong organization and communication skills and customer service focus. Must be self-directed, have the ability to follow through on assignments with accuracy and minimal direction. Handle multiple projects and set priorities, working with a large amount of data Preferred Qualifications
Full knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, sponsor-specific policies, intellectual property policy, conflict of interest requirements, publication rights, application of indirect cost rates, and other complex concepts in research administration University of California or California State University experience in accounting, finance, or post-award management Prior use of UCSF tools such as Research Administration System (RAS), BearBuy, MyReports, PeopleSoft, and other similar university-type reporting tools About UCSF
The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging, and stem cells. Pride Values
UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity, and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values. In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu. Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide. Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Organization
Campus Job Code and Payroll Title
006207 RSCH ADM 4 Job Category
Research and Scientific Bargaining Unit
99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit) Employee Class
Career Percentage
100% Location
Fresno, CA Campus
Central California Work Style
Hybrid Shift
Days Shift Length
8 Hours Additional Shift Details
Monday thru Friday; 8 am to 5 pm (Hybrid)
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