University of California San Diego
Research Financial Analyst - Remote - 133440
University of California San Diego, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Payroll Title:
RSCH ADM 2 CX
Department:
VCHS RESEARCH SERVICE CORE
Hiring Pay Scale
$34.87 - $50.79 / Hour
Worksite:
Remote
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
CX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday
#133440 Research Financial Analyst - Remote
Filing Deadline: Mon 12/16/2024
Apply Now UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD VCHS RESEARCH SERVICE CORE Staff Only DESCRIPTION
The Vice Chancellor Health Sciences Research Service Core (RSC) is a shared business service center dedicated to fostering faculty and management confidence and compliance with sponsor requirements. RSC provides top-quality Pre and Post Award Research Administration services with excellent access and efficiency, supporting UC San Diego departments with standardized Fund Management. The unit develops systems, tools and training courses, and automated systems to promote best practices in research administration ensuring all departments have access to these processes and guidelines. Staffing is provided on an opt-in basis for those departments in need or interested in innovative program changes. RSC collaborates across multiple functional areas including human resources, finance, and sponsored projects central offices. This unit plays a critical role in the success of the shared service center model. Under general supervision of the Research Administrator supervisor, this position may either provide support in the capacity of pre-award administration to develop and/or oversee research proposals; or work in the capacity of post-award administration providing fiscal analysis and management. In collaboration with the experienced Research Administrator, support will involve multiple PIs and funding mechanisms (grant, contract, clinical trials, fellowships, sub awards, service agreements, etc.), and sources ranging from Federal, State, private, to industry. The Research Administrator will follow sponsor and institutional procedures and practices when assisting with preparing pre-award proposals or analyzing or reviewing post-award financial information or reports - all with a high degree of accuracy. In collaboration with the experienced Research Administrator, pre-award responsibilities include interpretation of guidelines, organization and preparation of budgets and application packages, coordinating with internal investigators and external subaward investigators and teams, flagging for compliance review, routing internally for submission. In collaboration with the experienced Research Administrator, post-award responsibilities include processing and approving requisitions, reimbursements, invoices, travel, payroll and non-payroll cost transfers, reviewing for appropriateness and allowability of expenditures, availability of funds and applicable funding restrictions, and forecasting spending plans. The Research Financial Analyst will interpret and effectively communicate information, work collaboratively and cohesively, and provide exceptional customer service in support of projects that lead to knowledge, discovery, innovations, and the advancement of society. Under general supervision, develops and/or oversees research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. Works on proposals of moderate scope such as single investigator NSF proposals where analysis of financial information or reports requires review of a variety of factors (e.g., budgets, salaries, expenses, etc). Receives assignments on a project basis and fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions. May be eligible for delegated signature authority. Completes and approves transactions for signature by the manager or other authorized institutional official. Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines. Knowledge of federal, state, and private agency contract and grant regulations and requirements from proposal preparation through close out; including but not limited to cost accounting standards. Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc. Ability to manage a high volume of transactions. Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting. Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. Demonstrated skill in using a variety of computer systems, including database, spreadsheet, word-processing, and Internet systems. Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus. Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. Demonstrated experience with principles and practices of fund accounting, cost analysis and audit procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures relating to contract and grants; and accounting. Ability to independently interpret, analyze, and implement appropriate policies in a given situation. Demonstrated experience designing financial management tools to administer awards. Demonstrated experience in budget preparation using automated spreadsheet systems. Demonstrated organizational skills. Skill in prioritizing a high volume workload to ensure priorities and other deadlines are met. Demonstrated ability to work in pressure situations to meet deadlines and accommodate interruptions. Ability to maintain flexibility to redirect efforts when priorities change. Proven ability to analyze financial issues, recognize potential impact, identify creative and alternative solutions; make and implement recommendations. Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiation skills with ability to exercise discretion. Demonstrated experience analyzing expenditures, recognizing trends in order to support budget adjustments. Proven ability to assess and contribute to development of automated systems to facilitate award administration. Demonstrated skill in setting up and maintaining accurate filing systems. Demonstrated experience in developing, producing and completing reports for various funding agencies; projecting multi-year expenditures and outcomes as they relate to individual projects, and the department as a whole; ability to apply programmatic knowledge to coordinate financial aspects of award administration. Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional attitude during interaction and collaboration with a wide range of personalities. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding purchasing, returned goods, travel, disbursement, inventory, and ability to work collaboratively with contacts involved in these processes. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience with UCSD on-line and web based accounting systems (Oracle, Concur, Cognos Reporting, etc.). Demonstrated experience with UCSD UC Path policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to conduct group training to both lay and professional staff on a variety of fiscal processes, policies and fiscal reports. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employment is subject to a criminal background check. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $72,809 - $106,050 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $34.87 - $50.79 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Apply Now
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit
UC San Diego Principles of Community . UC San Diego 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, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit
smokefree.ucsd.edu
for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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RSCH ADM 2 CX
Department:
VCHS RESEARCH SERVICE CORE
Hiring Pay Scale
$34.87 - $50.79 / Hour
Worksite:
Remote
Appointment Type:
Career
Appointment Percent:
100%
Union:
CX Contract
Total Openings:
1
Work Schedule:
Days, 8 hrs/day, Monday-Friday
#133440 Research Financial Analyst - Remote
Filing Deadline: Mon 12/16/2024
Apply Now UC San Diego values equity, diversity, and inclusion. If you are interested in being part of our team, possess the needed licensure and certifications, and feel that you have most of the qualifications and/or transferable skills for a job opening, we strongly encourage you to apply.
This is a UC San Diego Internal Recruitment open to UCSD VCHS RESEARCH SERVICE CORE Staff Only DESCRIPTION
The Vice Chancellor Health Sciences Research Service Core (RSC) is a shared business service center dedicated to fostering faculty and management confidence and compliance with sponsor requirements. RSC provides top-quality Pre and Post Award Research Administration services with excellent access and efficiency, supporting UC San Diego departments with standardized Fund Management. The unit develops systems, tools and training courses, and automated systems to promote best practices in research administration ensuring all departments have access to these processes and guidelines. Staffing is provided on an opt-in basis for those departments in need or interested in innovative program changes. RSC collaborates across multiple functional areas including human resources, finance, and sponsored projects central offices. This unit plays a critical role in the success of the shared service center model. Under general supervision of the Research Administrator supervisor, this position may either provide support in the capacity of pre-award administration to develop and/or oversee research proposals; or work in the capacity of post-award administration providing fiscal analysis and management. In collaboration with the experienced Research Administrator, support will involve multiple PIs and funding mechanisms (grant, contract, clinical trials, fellowships, sub awards, service agreements, etc.), and sources ranging from Federal, State, private, to industry. The Research Administrator will follow sponsor and institutional procedures and practices when assisting with preparing pre-award proposals or analyzing or reviewing post-award financial information or reports - all with a high degree of accuracy. In collaboration with the experienced Research Administrator, pre-award responsibilities include interpretation of guidelines, organization and preparation of budgets and application packages, coordinating with internal investigators and external subaward investigators and teams, flagging for compliance review, routing internally for submission. In collaboration with the experienced Research Administrator, post-award responsibilities include processing and approving requisitions, reimbursements, invoices, travel, payroll and non-payroll cost transfers, reviewing for appropriateness and allowability of expenditures, availability of funds and applicable funding restrictions, and forecasting spending plans. The Research Financial Analyst will interpret and effectively communicate information, work collaboratively and cohesively, and provide exceptional customer service in support of projects that lead to knowledge, discovery, innovations, and the advancement of society. Under general supervision, develops and/or oversees research proposals, awards and/or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. Works on proposals of moderate scope such as single investigator NSF proposals where analysis of financial information or reports requires review of a variety of factors (e.g., budgets, salaries, expenses, etc). Receives assignments on a project basis and fully analyzes problems, gathers data and information, and recommends solutions. May be eligible for delegated signature authority. Completes and approves transactions for signature by the manager or other authorized institutional official. Candidates hired into this position may have the ability to work remotely. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Six years of related experience, education/training, OR a Bachelor’s degree in related area plus two years of related experience/training. Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines. Knowledge of federal, state, and private agency contract and grant regulations and requirements from proposal preparation through close out; including but not limited to cost accounting standards. Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc. Ability to manage a high volume of transactions. Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting. Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports. Demonstrated skill in using a variety of computer systems, including database, spreadsheet, word-processing, and Internet systems. Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus. Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration. Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. Demonstrated experience with principles and practices of fund accounting, cost analysis and audit procedures. Demonstrated knowledge of policies and procedures relating to contract and grants; and accounting. Ability to independently interpret, analyze, and implement appropriate policies in a given situation. Demonstrated experience designing financial management tools to administer awards. Demonstrated experience in budget preparation using automated spreadsheet systems. Demonstrated organizational skills. Skill in prioritizing a high volume workload to ensure priorities and other deadlines are met. Demonstrated ability to work in pressure situations to meet deadlines and accommodate interruptions. Ability to maintain flexibility to redirect efforts when priorities change. Proven ability to analyze financial issues, recognize potential impact, identify creative and alternative solutions; make and implement recommendations. Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiation skills with ability to exercise discretion. Demonstrated experience analyzing expenditures, recognizing trends in order to support budget adjustments. Proven ability to assess and contribute to development of automated systems to facilitate award administration. Demonstrated skill in setting up and maintaining accurate filing systems. Demonstrated experience in developing, producing and completing reports for various funding agencies; projecting multi-year expenditures and outcomes as they relate to individual projects, and the department as a whole; ability to apply programmatic knowledge to coordinate financial aspects of award administration. Demonstrated ability to maintain a professional attitude during interaction and collaboration with a wide range of personalities. Excellent communication skills. Knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding purchasing, returned goods, travel, disbursement, inventory, and ability to work collaboratively with contacts involved in these processes. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Demonstrated experience with UCSD on-line and web based accounting systems (Oracle, Concur, Cognos Reporting, etc.). Demonstrated experience with UCSD UC Path policies and procedures. Demonstrated ability to conduct group training to both lay and professional staff on a variety of fiscal processes, policies and fiscal reports. SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Employment is subject to a criminal background check. Pay Transparency Act Annual Full Pay Range: $72,809 - $106,050 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%) Hourly Equivalent: $34.87 - $50.79 Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable). Apply Now
If employed by the University of California, you will be required to comply with our Policy on Vaccination Programs, which may be amended or revised from time to time. Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.
If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.
UC San Diego Health Sciences is comprised of our School of Medicine, Skaggs School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences, The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, and our Student Health and Well-Being Department. We have long been at the forefront of translational - or "bench-to-bedside" - research, transforming patient care through discovery and innovation leading to new drugs and technologies. Translational research is carried out every day in the hundreds of clinical trials of promising new therapies offered through UC San Diego Health, and in the drive of our researchers and clinician-scientists who are committed to having a significant impact on patient care. We invite you to join our team! Applications/Resumes are accepted for current job openings only. For full consideration on any job, applications must be received prior to the initial closing date. If a job has an extended deadline, applications/resumes will be considered during the extension period; however, a job may be filled before the extended date is reached. To foster the best possible working and learning environment, UC San Diego strives to cultivate a rich and diverse environment, inclusive and supportive of all students, faculty, staff and visitors. For more information, please visit
UC San Diego Principles of Community . UC San Diego 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, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit:
https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination UC San Diego is a smoke and tobacco free environment. Please visit
smokefree.ucsd.edu
for more information. UC San Diego Health maintains a marijuana and drug free environment. Employees may be subject to drug screening. Misconduct Disclosure Requirement:
As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. a. "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct: UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy Abusive Conduct in the Workplace
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