Under the direction of the Deputy Financial Administrative Officer, the Research and Financial Analyst provides complex pre-award and post-award research administration and financial management support to assigned Principal Investigators (PI's) and faculty in the School of Education (SOE).
As an integral member of the SOE / SPP Business Operations and Research Administration Team, the Research and Financial Analyst independently partners with PI's in pre-award management, including but not limited to, developing proposal budgets, packaging proposal materials for submission, and completing electronic proposal review and approval.
The incumbent is responsible for all post-award management, including but not limited to, facilitating award setup, ongoing fund management with PI's, financial reporting, and award close-out.
The incumbent also manages all non-contract and grant funding for assigned PI's and faculty, including but not limited to, internal UC / UCR, initial complement, gift, sales and services, and other funds.
The incumbent provides strategic and high-level financial analysis, budget management, financial reporting, and guidance on payroll / personnel and procurement matters as it relates to managing funds.
The incumbent must be strong in financial management and remain up-to date with all UCR, UC and sponsor policies, procedures, and guidelines to successfully partner with PI's in administering contracts and grants and other funds.
The incumbent must be aligned with the SOE and UCR's equity oriented mission as a minority serving institution in the Inland Empire, located on tribal lands;
including a demonstrated interest and capacity to foster relationships with funding agencies aligned with SOE's equity-oriented mission and goals of creating more equitable educational environments.
This position is eligible for hybrid work.
The full salary range for the Research and Financial Analyst is $71,100 - $128,700 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is up to $95,000 annually.
We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and / or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.
Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.