University of California San Diego
Location
La Jolla, CA | United States
Job description
UCSD Layoff from Career Appointment : Apply by 11/20/23 for consideration with preference for rehire. All layoff applicants should contact their Employment Advisor.
Special Selection Applicants : Apply by 11/29/23. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.
Position will remain posted until a suitable candidate has been identified.
Priority consideration will be given to applications received by 11/29/23.
DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW:
The Vice Chancellor for Research (VCR) organization supports, facilitates and promotes the world-class research enterprise at UC San Diego by a) providing essential services and resources that enhance research and other creative endeavors, b) enabling partnerships and collaborations among researchers at UC San Diego and between UC San Diego and government, industry and other research enterprises, c) developing infrastructure and policy that promote innovation, an entrepreneurial culture, communication, and compliance for the UC San Diego research enterprise, and d) promoting research excellence by embedding the values of equity, diversity and inclusion at the core of everything we do.
The organization fosters research across disciplines by enhancing the research experience through effective stewardship of resources, policies, compliance and expertise, and by developing tools and educational programs as the responsible steward of the campus research enterprise. The Office of Research Affairs and Innovation (ORI) is the central VCR office with direct oversight for all VCR operational, administrative and public relations/communication functions and for core units including Research Scholars, Research Ethics, Government Research Relations, Research Initiatives, Research Proposal Development, International Outreach, and multi-disciplinary campus research (Organized Research Units). Other enterprise-wide research support departments under the Vice Chancellor for Research include Contract and Grant Administration, Innovation and Commercialization, Research Compliance and Integrity (including IACUC, Export Control, Conflict of Interest), the Animal Care Program and the VCR Service Core.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Under the direction of the Director of Business Operations, this position is responsible for leading complex budgeting, financial, and analytical functions. Applies advanced professional concepts to perform complex technical analysis to understand past performance and determine present and future performance and / or resource allocations. Responsible for providing analytical support for highly complex budget, financial, and resource projects dealing directly with major department managers. Performs the gathering of budgetary and resource requirements information during planning stages, such as the annual budget process. Performs complex financial or resource research and studies. Independently responsible for the financial management of extramural awards administered under ORI. Develops and makes recommendations on internal policy / procedural changes that affect functional area. Serve as point of contact and independently research and resolve fiscal and administrative questions and issues from ORU MSOs. Trains fiscal staff and maintains an effective team environment.
Submission of a cover letter is strongly encouraged for a complete application.
Advanced degree in related area and at least eight (8) years experience, or equivalent experience/training.
Advanced knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems. Advanced skills and advanced knowledge of principles and practices of fiscal planning and analysis, budgetary systems, and organizational management. Advanced knowledge and applications of principles and practices of fund accounting. Comprehensive knowledge of not-for- profit financial reporting systems sufficient to comprehend Budget, Financial, and Staffing applications.
Advanced ability to effectively present complex finance related information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner.
In depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports. Proven ability to research, collect, process, validate, and interpret complex financial and budgetary data from diverse sources such as the Governor's Budget, corporate allocations, budget and operating ledger systems, and corporate financial reports. Advanced computer technology skills and problem-solving in financial modeling, analysis, budgetary management,
About University of California San Diego
UC San Diego is an academic powerhouse and economic engine, recognized as one of the top 8 public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Innovation is central to who we are and what we do. Here, students learn that knowledge isn't just acquired in the classroom - life is their laboratory. UC San Diego's rich academic portfolio includes six undergraduate colleges, five academic divisions and five graduate and professional schools. The university's award-winning scholars are experts at the forefront of their fields with an impressive track record for achieving scientific, medical and technological breakthroughs.
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