Research Financial Analyst

M_PEDS-ADMIN-CORE-RESEARCH

Full Time

87215BR

Job Summary

Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to independently develop and / or oversee research proposals, awards, and / or transactions related to contract and grant management and maintains contract and grant records in compliance with institutional research sponsor policies. Works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires thorough understanding of complex regulations. Completes and approves transactions for signature by manager or other authorized institutional official. Works on complex proposals and awards that may involve multiple investigators and / or multiple sub awards. Guides less experienced staff. Central Role (CR): Is eligible for delegated signature authority (may vary by campus). Department Role (DR): Typically works on complex proposals such as grants / contracts which require task budgets, option years, multiple investigators and multiple sub awards.

The research financial analyst uses advanced contracts and grants concepts to manage high-volume and high-complexity transactions. Responsible for complex analysis and coordination of the financial aspects of contracts, grants, gifts, endowment funds, and other discretionary funds management for Principal Investigators (PIs), their laboratories, and the divisions. Key aspects of the position include interfacing with the Departmental Finance Office, UCSF Office of Research, UCSF Controller's Office, Supply Chain Management, UCSF Development Office, UCSF Human Resources Office and extramural and intramural sponsors. Review financial and administrative management requirements of research contracts and grant proposals budget, awards, and transactions to ensure compliance with institutional and sponsor policies. May review and sign transactions for less experienced staff. The incumbent must be able to coordinate between multiple sites, institutions, and investigators, and navigate complex funding agency guidelines. Skillful execution of a wide range of independent responsibilities, providing post-award support, general fund management, prioritizing and managing all aspects of the workflow, are all key elements of this position.

The incumbent's role is to ensure that the awards/funds of his/her assigned PIs are managed rigorously according to sponsor, UC, and departmental requirements and following planning, budgeting, and spending practices that are efficient and minimize audit risk. The incumbent serves as the departmental representative supporting his/her assigned PIs and must show considerable independence in planning, budgeting, tracking down information, and keeping detailed records of all financial transactions. While this individual works closely and in concert with departmental faculty and staff, s/he functions as the department's representative to the assigned PIs and reports to the Department's Research Administrative Manager (report to the Chief Financial Officer in the interim until the RAM position is filled) and indirectly reports the Division Administrator of the designated divisions/PIs.

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $84,400 - $126,700 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest and most complex departments in the School of Medicine. The department is comprised of 20 divisions, employing over 500 faculty, 100 fellows, 91 residents, 31 postdoctoral fellows, non-faculty academics, and 170 staff. The Department has annual clinical income from inpatient and outpatient activities totaling over $100 million and annual extramural funding (contracts and grants) exceeding $40 million. The department ranks 12th in the nation among Pediatric departments for funding from the National Institutes of Health.

The Department's clinical enterprise is based at the 183-bed UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital San Francisco, the 191-bed UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital Oakland, Mount Zion, Zuckerberg San Francisco General, and at a number of outreach clinics throughout Northern California, providing the Department with an unsurpassed opportunity to meet the needs of infants, children, and young adults throughout the Bay Area. In 2019, UCSF Benioff Children's Hospitals ranked in all 10 children's specialties in U.S. News and World Report.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3+ years of related experience
• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training
• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment
• Ability to manage a significant volume of transactions
• Ability to perform complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Demonstrated 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 current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures and techniques
• Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to the use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles
• Experience with clinical trial research administration
• UCSF Post-award Management, Compliance, and Cost Transfers

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 is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

006206 RSCH ADM 3

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Flexible

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F; 8 am-5pm