Financial & Grant Analyst

Job Opening ID: 64806
Reports To: Department Manager
Working Title: Financial & Grant Analyst
Department: Mathematics
Bargaining Unit: 99
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Payroll Job Code: 007708
Job Location: UCI Campus- Irvine
Percent of Time: 100%
Work Schedule: 8-5, M-F
Employee Class: Staff
 
Position Summary:
 
The mission of the UCI School of Physical Sciences is to uncover fundamental truths and to provide transformative discoveries that improve the world. Our aim is to deliver scientific breakthroughs that reshape our understanding of the physical world and provide solutions to the most profound problems of our age. Our students thrive in a diverse environment of inclusive excellence and our alumni lead top companies around the world. The Mathematics Department is comprised of 43 senate faculty, 24 non senate faculty, approximately 700 undergraduate students, and 100 Ph.D. students. A highly productive and influential department on campus, the Mathematics Department is a workplace environment that strives for strong service, excellence, while inspiring creativity, teamwork, knowledge, professional development, and support for all its constituents. The department provides an educational, supportive, challenging, engaging, and rewarding atmosphere where collaboration and innovation both thrive.
 
Under general supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer, incumbent has primary responsibility for the management of all financial matters within the department, including analysis, preparation, and monitoring of the departmental budget, advising the CAO and chair, faculty, and other departmental personnel on financial issues, accounts payable, and preparation of budgets for research grants and contracts within the department. Incumbent independently coordinates and prepares contract and grant proposals, in consultation with Principal Investigators including coordination with extramural funding agencies and the UCI Sponsored Projects Office. Uses professional concepts and has independent decision making authority. Applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve various issues. Works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action.
 
Total Compensation:
In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits .

 

$29.26 - $51.29 (Hourly Rate)
 
Department Website:
 
https://www.math.uci.edu/
 
Required:
 

• 1-3 years of financial experience
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Working knowledge of university/school/department finance policies, practices, and systems. 
• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments. 
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely. 
• Demonstrated ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. 
• Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. 
• Demonstrated ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment. 
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities. Ability to function as a member of a team. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and effective listening skills to independently analyze issues and present information and recommendations concisely, work effectively with people with diverse background and education; ability to effectively confront and clarify issues in an honest, and diplomatic yet assertive manner. 
• Ability to keep accurate and complete records, paying attention to detail and records retention requirements. 
• Promote and maintain professional competence in the work area by actively moving towards understanding differences in coworkers' styles and level of capabilities and by actively diffusing negative behaviors and performance in the workplace. 
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment and effectively promotes teamwork and group cohesiveness.

 
Preferred:
 

• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources. 
• Ability to interpret and implement established policies and procedures as they relate to finance, contracts and grants, and sales and services activities, equipment management, and gift administration. 
• Proficient in the use of UC Campus financial systems, such as KR, KFS, UCPath, Pl Report, GEC and BAT functions

 

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page - https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php
Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. 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 categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy .
We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.
UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact Human Resources at (949) 824-0500 or [email protected]