Microbiology and Immunology

Full Time

80418BR

Job Summary

Under general supervision, the Research Administrator develops and / or oversees research proposals, 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 require 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 finance administrator (FA) provides post-award grants administration, accounting and purchasing support. These services include a variety of post-award financial reports, payroll reconciliation and post-award grants administration. The FA carries out specific fiscal and grant management functions, budget administration, financial management and reports to the Finance Manager. The FA is responsible for interpreting various complex federal, private, and university policies, guidelines, and procedures. The FA is also responsible for managing PI funding portfolios including federal, state, and private funding sources. The FA serves as the liaison with Research Management Services (the pre-award office) to ensure that proposals are being created and submitted appropriately. The FA is also the liaison with the HR Service Center. In addition, the FA is responsible for approving lab orders for assigned labs within the BearBuy purchasing system and MyExpense approver for all reimbursements for their assigned labs.
The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

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Department Description

The Department of Microbiology and Immunology is a basic science department within the School of Medicine that performs scientific research, training and teaching at Mission Bay and Parnassus Heights. It is also the home department for the multidisciplinary UCSF Immunology Program and Microbial Pathogenesis Program. The fields of Microbiology and Immunology encompass many aspects of human health, and a goal of our research is to further the basic understanding of microbes and the immune system, as well as translate this knowledge into improvement of human health. Research in the department focuses on areas related to infectious diseases, immunology, and cancer. Our department also provides advanced research training to Postdoctoral Fellows. Graduate students working towards their Ph.D. degree are enrolled in the Herbert W. Boyer Program in Biological Sciences (PIBS) or the Biomedical Sciences (BMS) Graduate Programs, depending on their research emphasis.
The Anatomy Department is a basic science department within the School of Medicine that performs scientific research, training and teaching. The Department includes 15 faculty members with primary full-time appointments, 15 faculty with joint appointments, and about 150 postdoctoral fellows and students engaged in research that covers questions in cell biology, developmental biology and the neurosciences. Faculty have laboratories at both the Parnassus Heights campus, where there is a focus of interest in cancer biology, and at the Mission Bay campus, where many of the neurobiology faculty are located. The administrative office of the Department is located at the Parnassus Heights campus. Anatomy faculty and staff are committed to building a diverse community that is welcoming and supportive, one that will nurture education and research.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor regulations, policies, and guidelines
• 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.
• Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures and techniques.
• Writing skills to draft persuasive text for variety of audiences.
• Ability to independently research complex grant issues.
• Excellent demonstrated record of attendance and reliability
• Solid organizational skills and ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to understand, learn and operationally utilize Information Technology systems such as MyCores, Bearbuy, MyExpense, HBS, MyReports, Connexxus, Peoplesoft, ServiceNow

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 yrs of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Thorough knowledge of UCSF Systems
• Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles.
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
• Knowledge of applicable institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines

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

Accounting / Finance, Financial, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

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

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

Parnassus Heights (SF)

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 9-6