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Special Instructions to Applicants Cover letter is required for consideration. Please include references with cover letter. Department Summary The MIMG department mission is to provide the highest quality research and education possible in the interdisciplinary fields of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics. To meet this goal, we work together as scientists, educators and students to identify and address the most relevant problems in microbial pathogenesis and physiology, host cell biology and immune defense, and the host-pathogen interface. Position Summary Under the general guidance of the Chief Administrative Officer and CFO, position has broad and high-level responsibility for all phases of the accounting and financial management process/ and pre/post-award proposal process for intra/extramurally funded research awards for Principal Investigators in the Departments of Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics. Serves a leadership role in developing departmental policies for fund management and/or contracts and grant administration, ensuring that unit goals are met. The Department currently has 30 ladder faculty, with total annual research resources (direct cost) in excess of $27 million. Includes high-volume, high-level responsibility for independently reconciling accounts, verifying of appropriateness of all charges, identifying and resolving expenditure problems, developing complex budget and expense projection models for multi-fund, multi-year, multi-institution research programs, generate analytical financial reports to aid PI’s in expert grant administration and proposal preparation. Serve as key departmental resource concerning policies, procedures. Departmental liaison to other key University administrative units to lead these actions (Extramural Fund Management, OCGA, etc.) Expertly utilize QDB and front- end tools for assembly of information and generation of periodic and ad hoc reports for PI’s and in support of various data needs of the department. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Thorough knowledge of University of California accounting procedures and policies; strong mathematical skills to perform complex and broad-ranging fiscal analysis. (Preferred) Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to major federal, state, and private extramural funding agencies (Required) Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment. (Required) Demonstrated skill in analyzing complex financial data to identify/define problems and formulate creative, logical, objective conclusions and solutions. (Required) Strong and demonstrated knowledge of the use of QDB/other on-line data in data assembly, manipulation, and analysis.Familiarity with College/School of Medicine administrative structures.Strong skill in the use of LAPSDB, GLPPP, FPM, and other front-end tools to manage financial reporting/budgeting/forecasting. (Preferred) Working knowledge of School of Medicine compensation plans, delta factors, salary savings generation, etc. (Preferred) Demonstrated ability to understand and apply goals of the Department, PI, grasp sophisticated and/or complex ideas and issues, discern implications of various actions.Demonstrated skill in analyzing information, practices, or procedures to define problem or objective, identify relevant concerns or factors, formulate logical and objective conclusions and recognize alternatives and their implications. (Required) Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.Demonstrated ability to develop professional and effective working relationships with staff, faculty, and administration.Ability to train, assign, review work of less experienced administrative staff. (Required) Strong skills in communicating (verbally, electronically, written form) to convey accurate and timely information to individuals at various organizational levels; with great discretion, handle confidential matters with diplomacy. Ability to effectively represent the needs/views of the PI or Department to upper-level campus administration, other University administrators, the public, etc., efficiently. (Required) Demonstrated expertise in MAC and/or Windows environments, Office Professional software (Word, Excel, Access), Word Perfect, Adobe Acrobat, e-mail systems, internet, to manage, access, analyze, manipulate data. (Required) Ability to maintain equanimity in the face of resistance, indifference, or hostility.Ability to manage significant volume of transactions and work with frequent interruptions and/or with short timelines for completion of projects; demonstrated ability to prioritize work, reflecting understanding of relative importance of competing assignments in a large and complex environment. Expert time-management and organization skills. (Required) Demonstrated ability to function as a member of a team and provide guidance to less experienced staff.Skill in working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction or follow-up required from supervisor (Required) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor’s Degree In related area and / or equivalent experience / training (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired. COVID and Flu Vaccinations: The position is subject to providing evidence of inoculation. Schedule 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=41140018