Position Summary Under the direction of the SE&IS Business Office Manager, serve as a Senior Contract&Grants Fund Manager in the central Business Office within the School of Education and Information Studies (SE&IS). Primary responsibilities include providing advanced financial analysis, monitoring compliance and accounting of federal, state, and private contract/grant funding sources. Independently oversee and manage all pre-award and post-award administration related to contract&grants proposals. The Senior Contract&Grants Fund Manager will manage an annual budget of over $8-$10 million for an assigned list of individual faculty as well as a large research unit. The incumbent will provide direct support and oversight in a full range of contract and grant activities while proactively promoting compliance with Federal regulations, University policy, and School guidelines. Other responsibilities include the development and dissemination of monthly detailed analysis and financial reports to provide coherent and concise financial data to project directors, faculty, research units, and the CFO. Incumbent is also responsible for exhibiting interpersonal skills needed to establish and maintain a dynamic and effective working relationship with faculty, staff, students, and other campus units. This position offers the opportunity of a hybrid schedule that includes remote work some days of the week with the rest of the workweek held on UCLA campus, contingent upon the department's need. Salary&Compensation UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Advanced working knowledge of accounting and financial principles in a large University of higher education setting. (Required) Demonstrated experience in acceptable accounting and business practices to provide guidance and direction in financial, contract and grant, and administrative issues. (Required) Advanced working knowledge of contract and grant administration to direct and manage a nonlinear proposal process, prepare appropriate documents associated with a proposal, and coordinate submission (including web-based) with cognizant University offices. (Required) Demonstrated experience to create financial reports for audience at the executive management level, including trend analyses, forecasts, and accurately project ending balances. (Required) Ability to prepare single project or program/project budgets, potentially involving multiple institutions, for extramural funds in accordance with University and funding agency guidelines and policies. (Required) Demonstrated ability to manage multiple project budgets to synthesize data in a user-friendly format and use advanced financial and accounting skills to perform functions effectively. (Required) Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, and to maintain professional working relationships with sponsors, industry, government, the UC and other academic and corporate institutions. (Required) Excellent interpersonal skills, communication skills, and usage of language to clearly and professionally convey information verbally and in writing. Ability to present persuasive arguments and use negotiation skills to achieve mutually agreeable solutions. (Required) Ability to independently validate expectations, problem solve obstacles, and follow-up to completion and/or proactively report status of assignments/projects. (Required) Demonstrated ability to work independently, establish priorities, meet fixed deadlines, and follow through tasks to completion often with frequent interruption. (Required) Working knowledge of policies and procedures in a large institution of higher education, such as accounting, travel, purchasing, consultants, and subawards to coordinate and expedite tasks with associated central offices. (Preferred) Demonstrated ability to efficiently operate PC computers and the most current software versions with advanced working knowledge of Excel; working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications&Personal Affiliations Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent combination of education and experience (Required) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. 5% Domestic travel Schedule 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID38&jobcodePASIREQ_189 J-18808-Ljbffr