The Research Financial Analyst (RFA) position will be a critical member of the Division of General Internal Medicine. The responsibilities of the RFA include, but not limited to, long-range planning and formulating innovative solutions to the full range of grant management problems, which are frequent due to continual program changes, unpredictable fund sources, and a wide network of collaborators internally and externally. The position requires the incumbent to have a variety of highly specialized professional skills in grants, contracts, and financial analyses.

The RFA is responsible for establishing and maintaining standards and procedures for the fiscal and administrative management of extramural and intramural funds in the Division. At the RFA 3 classification, we expect the incumbent to manage a more complex level of contracts and grants. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the DA, Principal Investigators (PIs), the Grants and Proposals Team, and other business entities in the Office of Research and Controller’s Office to facilitate and expedite the process of administering extramural funds for research faculty by reconciling expenses against approved budgets, generating projections based on actual expenditures, preparing the fiscal closing reports and final reconciliation of costs, troubleshooting over expenditures and appropriation issues, working with research faculty for post-award management issues, and other duties as assigned.

To see the salary range for this position (we recommend that you make a note of the job code and use that to look up): TCS Non-Academic Titles Search (ucop.edu) Please note: The compensation ranges listed online for roles not covered by a bargaining unit agreement are very wide, however, a job offer will typically fall in the range of 80% - 120% of the established mid-point. An offer will take into consideration the experience of the final candidate AND the current salary level of individuals working at UCSF in a similar role. For roles covered by a bargaining unit agreement, there will be specific rules about where a new hire would be placed on the range. To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

The Department of Medicine (DOM), the largest department in the School of Medicine, has close to 600 full-time faculty leading top-notch research, clinical, and education programs. The Department has a decentralized organizational structure across four sites (Parnassus, ZSFG, VAMC, and Mt. Zion) and 38 divisions. Authority and accountability for the Department rests with the Department Chair who heads the Parnassus and Mt. Zion sites, and also directs the Vice Chairs at the ZSFG and VAMC sites.

The Division of General Internal Medicine, within the Department of Medicine (DOM) within the School of Medicine (SOM), has a wide range of clinical, research, and teaching responsibilities. DGIM’s mission is to provide high-quality and accessible clinical care, train future leaders of primary care, and conduct cutting-edge research in the aspects of health outcomes related to socioeconomic and ethnic factors. The Division has over 75 faculty, more than 70 trainees, and 150+ staff members (both Campus and Health) with expenditures of over $33M.

• Ability to manage a significant volume of transactions.
• Ability to perform 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 and communication skills; and a customer service focus across broad and diverse subject areas.
• Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration.
• Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal, and reporting principles.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques
• Strong writing skills in a variety of styles to draft persuasive text for a variety of audiences while ensuring adherence to funding sponsorÆs guidelines.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or a related area.
• Three (3) or more years of related work experience; and/or an equivalent combination of training/experience in financial management.

• Thorough understanding of research administration guidelines of Federal and non-Federal sponsors supporting research and educational activities, preferably in a university environment.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc.
• Previous working experience in an academic environment.

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.

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.

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.

Campus

006206 RSCH ADM 3

Administrative Support, Research and Scientific, Support Services

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Career

100%

Flexible (combination of onsite and remote work), Hybrid, Mount Zion (SF)

Days

8 Hours

M-F / 8:00-5:00