Research Financial Analyst II

M_PEDS-ADMIN-CORE-RESEARCH

Full Time

79807BR

Job Summary

Involves providing analytical, financial and training activities in support of contract and grant proposal development, grant-writing, funding, administration, and budget development. Activities may include pre-award proposal initiatives, management of funds post-award, and closeout activities for federal, state, local and private sponsors. Involves activities associated with analyzing research funding trends and sources, forecasting, planning, and managing of research portfolios by performing some or all of the following: coordinating and identifying and developing and / or presenting proposals, contracts and other agreements; reviewing proposals to ensure institutional compliance and program success; negotiating, administering and monitoring contract and grant awards, including compliance with regulations, terms and conditions; financial management and reporting; and sub award / subcontract issuance and administration.

Under general supervision, develops and/or oversees research, 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 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 manager or other authorized institutional official.

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

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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 18 divisions employing over 300 faculty, 83 fellows, 84 residents, 31 Post Docs and non-faculty academics and 170 staffs. The Department has annual clinical income from inpatient and outpatient activities totaling over $90 million and annual extramural funding (contracts and grants) exceeding $40 million. The department ranks 17th 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

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with budgets, contracts and grants, human resources/payroll, contracts and grants or equivalent related experience
• 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
• 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
• Writing skills to draft persuasive text for variety of audiences
• Excellent initiative, organization skills, attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to participate and contribute as a member of a team in support of unit goals and objectives
• Demonstrated ability on analyze and interpret data. Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply guidelines and policies

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures and techniques
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines
• Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.

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

004486 RSCH ADM 2 CX

Job Category

Research and Scientific

Bargaining Unit

Teamsters Local 2010 - Clerical and Allied Services Unit (CX)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Mission Bay (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F; 8am-5pm