Financial & Administrative Officer III Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary 201909196561 Full Time 8AM - 5PM $69,000 - $119,200 Position Information This position reports directly to the Chairperson of the Department of Computer Science and provides leadership in the management of financial, personnel,procurement and administration of the largest academic and research department in the college. The FAO directly supervises the work of the accounting, financial,payroll/personnel, instructional support and procurement activities and, on an indirect basis, the technical functions of the unit. Responsibilities include, financialmanagement of department operations; strategic and short-range planning, implementation and coordination; pre and post award administration of contracts,grants, gifts, sales and service operations; develop internal controls and ensure compliance with university policies. Incumbent is fully responsible for therecruitment, direction, evaluation, training and development, discipline, termination and monitoring of daily activities of the unit's administrative staff. Exercisesindependent judgment in solving day-to-day operational issues and provides recommendations to the chairperson concerning department resources, policies,procedures, controls and practices. Anticipates operational problems and develops effective solutions employing sound leadership and management principles. Education Education Requirements Degree Requirement Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required Masters Degree in a related field Preferred
Experience Experience Requirement 6 - 10 years of related experience. Required 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 skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify resolution.
Solid knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
Solid organizational and customer service skills to effectively manage multiple priorities.
Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration.
Solid interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, activelistening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others.
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.
Experience in budget development and management using on-line financial, payroll, personnel, and purchasing systems, as well as contract and grantadministration.
Excellent oral and interpersonal communication skills. Demonstrated ability to communicate and interact effectively with others in all types of situations. Excellent judgement in identifying and resolving operational conflicts and concerns.
Ability to develop policies and procedures to ensure accountability in all aspects of departmental administration.
Extensive knowledge of typical university policies, procedures, and common practices.
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.
Experience with the administrative functions related to academic and staff personnel management. Experience in supervising administrative staff and coaching forbest performance.
Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of employment laws, union contracts, and UC personnel policies.

Ability to interpret complex and detailed contracts, proposals, terms and conditions, policies, etc., and communicate and disseminate the information in layman's terms to Principal Investigators (PIs), staff and others.

Knowledge of and experience with space and facilities management, including forecasting for future space requirements and securing agreement on space proposals.

Knowledge of relevant regulations and requirements to satisfactorily meet all government reporting requirements for financial activities, e.g., Generally Accepted Accounting Procedures (GAAP), Universal Guidance, etc., pertaining to the accountability and stewardship of university resources; knowledge of the implications of external regulations and laws, in addition to internal policies and procedures and the integration of regulations with programmatic needs.

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.

• UC Riverside was included in the (August 2018) edition of The Princeton Review's "The Best 382 Colleges."


• Shanghai Jiao Tong University (August 2017) Academic Ranking of World Universities ranked UC Riverside among the top 151 institutions. This survey bills itself as "the most trustworthy precursor of global rankings of the world's top 500 universities."


• In 2016, UCR was recognized for graduation rate success by the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities (APLU) for achieving near parity across racial-ethnic, socio-economic, and gender boundaries.


• UCR ranks among the Top 15 Public Research Universities in the nation, as identified by the 2017 Washington Monthly.


• In 2017, two separate reports from the Education Trust celebrated UCR as a national leader for African American and Latino student success. UCR was one of just three schools to be named top-performing institutions in both reports and the only California campus recognized among 18 top-performing colleges and universities in the nation for high black student graduation rates.

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.

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