Financial Research Administration Supervisor

Neurology

Full Time

83007BR

Job Summary

The Department of Neurology is recruiting a Financial Research Administration Supervisor (FRAS) to advise our faculty in the strategic management of their funding portfolios. The FRAS will

• Supervise staff in the financial administration of grants and contracts according to established policies, practices, and defined internal controls
• Manage complex faculty portfolios, including clinical trial agreements, grants, and contracts funded by federal, state, city, and private sponsors
• Foster the ongoing training and career development of financial research administration staff
• Leverage their research administration experience to resolve issues that may arise among faculty, staff, and sponsors
• Identify risks and implement solutions to prevent financial losses and protect our scientific integrity
• Set priorities and analyze workflows to optimize efficiency in managing high-volume and high-complexity transactions.

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

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $108,800 - $163,200 (Annual Rate).

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The mission of the Department of Neurology at UCSF is to deliver superb patient care, to apply state-of-the-art translational research methods to discover the causes of and treatments for human nervous system disorders, and to educate each generation of medical students, neurology residents and postdoctoral fellows. By fostering cross-disciplinary interactions among scientists around the world, it accelerates the pace of discovery and champions the University's global health initiatives. The Department of Neurology is the second-largest department at UCSF, with an annual operating budget in excess of $150M. It is the number one recipient of NIH funds among neurology departments of U.S. medical schools, and its services are ranked third in California among hospitals that offer neurology and neurosurgery services.

The Department of Neurology is a teaching, research and clinical care unit within the School of Medicine (SOM). The Department of Neurology is a large, multi-site department, with locations including Mission Bay, Parnassus, Mt. Zion, ZSFG, VAMC and the Gladstone Institutes and is affiliated with the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences. The department is constructed of 14 administrative divisions with 11 clinical specialties. The department has over 230 faculty and academic employees, 260 staff positions, and 150 trainees including: residents (46), clinical fellows (37) and postdoctoral scholars (70).

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience and 3+ years of supervisory experience
• Thorough knowledge of contracts and grants transactions and applicable financial systems, as well as related policy, accounting and regulatory compliance requirements
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles. Demonstrated advanced competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports
• Thorough knowledge of sponsor-specific policies, application of indirect cost rates and other complex concepts in research administration
• Thorough knowledge of and ability to interpret and apply sponsor, institutional and departmental policies. Knowledge of current compliance regulations in all areas of research administration
• Ability to manage high volume and complex transactions
• Ability to perform highly complex financial analysis and customized reporting
• Thorough knowledge of research administration policy and its interpretations
• Proficiency in use of common desktop / web applications
• Strong interpersonal skills, service orientation, ability to multi-task effectively in a varied, high-volume environment, judgment and decision-making, reasoning, ability to develop original ideas to solve problems, and effective verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation, Code of Federal Regulations, intellectual property policies, conflict of interest requirements, and publication rights

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

006216 CONTRACTS AND GRANTS SUPV 2

Job Category

Accounting / Finance, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mission Bay (SF)

Work Style

Hybrid

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

M-F, 8am - 5 pm or 9am - 6pm