Senior Pre-Award Finance Analyst

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It's located in one of the world's safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County's second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

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The Department of Physics & Astronomy is one of the largest academic departments in the School of Physical Sciences at UCI and our staff are responsible for administrative duties associated with a population of 290 people. This includes our largest faculty population of 55 faculty, 80 non-senate academics, 14 career staff and 185 graduate students. Physics lies at the forefront of our understanding of nature. It includes the study of the universe on the largest scales - astronomy and cosmology, and on the smallest - the physics of quarks and leptons. In addition, physics provides the background for high technology; lasers, nuclear power, semiconductors, and medical imaging all have their roots in physics. At the UCI Department of Physics & Astronomy, world-renowned physicists study exciting topics like quantum mechanics, gravitation, the big bang, black holes, magnetism, and superconductivity.

The School of Physical Sciences is seeking applications for the role of Senior Pre-Award Finance Analyst, primarily supporting the Department of Physics and Astronomy. The Department strives to provide quality assistance to faculty, researchers, and other academic and staff personnel affiliated with the Department to obtain sponsored awards that support research, training, and other scholarly activities. This position leads the submission of Contract & Grant (C&G) proposals from all prospective sponsors including but not limited to the federal government (e.g., NSF, NASA, DoD, DoE, NIH), private foundations, and for-profit entities. The Senior Pre-Award Finance Analyst develops research proposals, specifically the budget, budget justification, and supporting documentation related to the pre-award submission process, and maintains C&G records in compliance with institutional and research sponsor policies. As a subject matter expert, the Senior Pre-Award Finance Analyst uses skills as a seasoned, experienced research administrator to work independently and is fully responsible for all proposal submissions for the Department of Physics and Astronomy. This position works on proposals and awards of diverse scope where analysis of data requires a thorough understanding of complex guidelines, and advises on proposals that may involve multiple investigators and/or multiple sub-awards, task budgets, and option years. The Department of Physics and Astronomy hosts a workplace environment that supports wellness, creativity, teamwork, and growth, striving to provide balance and flexibility for staff that supports peak performance in service of the University, School of Physical Sciences, and Department missions. This is a hybrid position that requires some time on-site, and the incumbent may request a hybrid schedule that fits within the unit's business needs.

Required:

• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
• Thorough knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques, as well as finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to manage significant volume of transactions and adapt to changing priorities.
• 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 generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Skills to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and campus personnel.
• Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsor guidelines.
• Ability to comprehend concepts and mission of the position, and initiative to create, recommend, and implement innovative policies and procedures to best satisfy those goals efficiently with team members and supervisors.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 3-5 yearsContracts and grants pre-award experience

Preferred:

• Knowledge of School and Department practices, relevant UC and department structure, policies, and procedures.
• Contracts and grants pre-award experience in higher education

Total Rewards

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.

The expected pay range for this recruitment is $71600- $99500 (Annual).

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
• Employment Misconduct*
• Legal Right to work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

*Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

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 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 categories covered by the UC Anti-Discrimination 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 eec@uci.edu.