Financial Operations Manager in Riverside, California at University of California, Riverside
Job Description
Overview
Job ID 38181693
Category Management and Professional
Organization College of Natural & Agricultural Sciences
Department Institute of Genomics Dept
Location Main Campus - UCR
Salary $86,600 - $104,800
Date Posted November 4, 2026
Application Deadline November 19, 2026
Schedule 8AM - 5PM
Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)
Level of Supervision Direction
Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff
Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No
Position Information
The position provides executive managerial leadership including administrative, financial, and marketing/communications in support of the Director and affiliated Centers of the multidisciplinary Institute of Genome Biology (IIGB). IIGB and its two affiliated centers [Center for Plant Cell Biology (CEPCEB) and Center for Infectious Disease Vector Research (CIDVR)] provide research and interaction opportunities for faculty for approximately 20 academic departments, three colleges and a medical school and also includes core instrumentation facilities and research labs. The incumbent oversees a support staff. The incumbent aids development, implementation, promotion and reporting of initiatives, and focus areas, to fulfill the vision, priorities and goals for the Institute. The incumbent oversees financial operations and planning, and facilitates and coordinates new funding opportunities and collaborative frameworks on- and off-campus. Responsibilities involve financial and purchasing operations, contract and grant administration; as well as internal control and compliance. Exercise independent judgement in solving day-to-day operational problems and in making recommendations concerning departmental resources, policies, practices and operations. Anticipate operational problems and develop recommendations for review and implementation. The incumbent further promotes the Institute through leadership in marketing, communication, development and strategic outreach activities to ensure an integrated marketing and advocacy program consistent with IIGB's mission and goals in research and education. The full salary range for the Administrative Supervisor 2 is $86,600.00 - $159,400.00 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $86,600.00 - $100,000.00 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.
Requirements
Educational Requirements
| Degree | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
| Advanced degree | Preferred |
| Experience | Requirement |
|---|---|
| 6 - 10 years of related experience. | Required |
| Minimum of 1 year of experience writing and preparing grant proposals and budgets. | Preferred |
| Minimum of 1 year of experience developing and applying financial and administrative policies and internal controls. | Preferred |
| Experience working in an academic environment and/or in the field of higher education. | Preferred |
| Experience in communication (oral and written), leadership and vision. | Preferred |
| Demonstrated experience with pre-award and post-award phases of contract and grant administration. Experience in allocating financial resources and preparing interdisciplinary grant proposals. | Preferred |
| Previous supervisory/managerial experience. | Preferred |
| Solid knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and/or personnel management within labor contract(s) and personnel policy. |
| Solid knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll. |
| Demonstrated skills in employee supervision and HR administration. |
| Solid knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. |
| Solid organizational and customer service skills to effectively manage multiple priorities. |
| Solid interpersonal skills including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling to effectively motivate others. |
| Solid skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify resolution. |
| Demonstrated skill in preparing oral and written presentations through various media formats. |
| Demonstrated skill in MS Office and Google. Extensive experience in creating spreadsheets using Excel with demonstrated knowledge of advanced features. Demonstrated ability to use Adobe and various internet tools. |
| Skill in reading and understanding complex and/or detailed documents such as proposals, contracts, policies, etc., and guiding the integration of regulations with programmatic needs. |
| Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles. Demonstrated experience identifying and analyzing account variances and researching discrepancies. |
| Working knowledge of current University of California (UC) policies and procedures and all applicable laws and regulations. |
| Working knowledge of fundraising, donor relations and public relations concepts, principles, procedures and techniques. |
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
- UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
- UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
- UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
- Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
- Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
- UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
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 under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.
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