Under the supervision of the Chief Administrative Officer, provide extramural planning and budgetary analysis; serve as one of the compliance officers for department contract and grant activity and act as a resource to the department manager and chair. Independently gather and apply financial data and University financial management mechanisms to ensure comprehensive and accurate budget construction. Work with Principal Investigators to understand new proposals, analyze programmatic needs, and make recommendations.
Apply By Date 10/13/2026 by 11:59 pmQualificationsMinimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position- No minimum education required.
- Experience in financial analysis, forecasting and strategic planning to analyze and compile financial data and reports.
- Experience recognizing and responding to problems with cost recovery, invoices, accounts and payroll.
- Experience controlling complex budgets, accounting and personnel functions including detailed budget preparation, contract and grant budget proposals, purchasing, payroll, ledger reconciliation, and fiscal close.
- Experience with federal and private compliance regulations governing grant budgeting, financial reporting, cost-sharing standards, cost allocation, and policies regarding use of grant funds.
- Experience using automated financial and payroll/personnel systems.
- Experience writing and proofreading clear, grammatically accurate documents and email.
- Computer skills to utilize various programs and software for word processing, spreadsheets, and website applications.
Preferred Qualifications - Experience with Cognos and UC Path.
- Experience with DaFIS and DaFIS Decision Support.
- Experience with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Experience with budget preparation based on narrative methodological research plans and designs, analysis, and forecasting.
- Experience analyzing the quantitative aspects of fiscal and budgetary issues.
- Knowledge of cost allocation methods.
- Analytical skills to assume responsibility for coordination and completion of complex projects requiring interactions with many internal parties in a large organizational structure.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills to analyze complex data and develop meaningful solutions to specific problems.
- Organizational skills to work with changing priorities and demanding workload and to use independent judgment to make logical decisions.
- Interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with a diverse population and to research, secure, and/or
- provide information to clarify situations, and resolve problems.
Key Responsibilities - 60% - Extramural Planning & Budgetary Analysis
- 30% - Accounts Management
- 10% - Policy Compliance
Department OverviewThe Department of MOLECULAR BIO SCIENCES is an academic department in the School of Veterinary Medicine. The unit supports research and teaching programs conducted by individuals in the titles of Professor, Professor of Clinical, Adjunct, Professional Researcher, Project Scientists, Postdoctoral Scholars, Visiting Professors, and career staff. Work closely with Dean's Office, Office of Research, Business Contracts, Accounting and Financial Services, sponsoring agencies, and other external parties (subcontractors, consultants, etc.).
POSITION INFORMATION - Salary or Pay Range: $ 38.67 - $53.09
- Salary Frequency: Hourly
- Salary Grade: 151
- UC Job Title: RSCH ADM 2 CX
- UC Job Code: 004486
- Number of Positions: 1
- Appointment Type: Staff: Career
- Percentage of Time: 100 % Fixed
- Shift (Work Schedule): Monday - Friday 8am-5pm
- Location: Davis, Ca
- Union Representation: CX-Clerical/Admin
- Benefits Eligible: Yes
- This position is hybrid (mix of on-site and remote work)
BenefitsOutstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility by visiting UCnet Benefits Page or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees .
- High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
- UC pays for dental and vision coverage for you and your family
- Retirement plans for eligible employees including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans
- Supplemental insurance offered including additional life , short/long term disability , pet insurance , legal coverage , accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity
- Pregnancy and Parental Leave , Family & Medical Leave , Adoption Assistance and Pay for Family Care and Bonding for eligible employees
- Lactation Support Program and Family Care discounts and resources
- Employee Well-being resources and programming to support thriving in all aspects of employee's lives
- On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
- Generous amount of paid Holidays annually as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as outlined in the UC Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreements
- Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Staff Education Reimbursement Program for eligible employees
- Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer and Student Loan Debt Counseling Program for eligible employees
Physical Demands - Standing - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Walking - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Mental Demands - Sustained attention and concentration - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
- Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
- Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
Work EnvironmentUC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.
Work in shared office space with some surrounding noise. Will need to accommodate department needs in backing up other staff. Occasional overtime may be required. Restricted vacations during fiscal close and grant deadlines. Work in an environment where animals are used for research.
Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position - This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
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