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Special Selection Applicants: Apply by 07/28/2023. Eligible Special Selection clients should contact their Disability Counselor for assistance.

This position will work a hybrid schedule which includes a combination of working both onsite on Campus and remote.

Depending on the experience of the selected candidate, this position will be hired at the FINANCIAL ANL 2 or FINANCIAL ANL 3 level.

Department of Pediatrics is one of the largest departments within the UCSD School of Medicine with comprehensive clinical programs, extensive basic science and clinical research, and diverse educational opportunities for students, residents and fellows. The internationally renowned faculty play a major role in medical and graduate student training, providing educational and programmatic offerings that span several disciplines, and provide diversity to meet the interests of a broad spectrum of students and scholars. More than one hundred trainees at the graduate student and postdoctoral level, as well as more than 300 professional, research and administrative staff who along with the department administrators interact closely with the faculty. The diverse mix of ages, backgrounds, and talents creates a robust work environment with challenging career opportunities and a commitment to continued growth potential. We constantly seek to recruit highly motivated, technologically-advanced and interested individuals to become a part of our dynamic cutting-edge research, clinical, and educational environment.

Under the direction of the Department of Pediatrics Director of Financial Analysis and Planning, serve as a primary financial analyst for the Department’s management for all matters regarding fiscal control and analysis, as well as implementation of process re-engineering efforts and execution of the department’s financial and operational management and controls, overseeing $89 million in revenue. Assemble and publish regular reports for fiscal management including clinical, departmental, service agreement, and other outside income. Responsible for the development and maintenance of ad-hoc systems and databases to be used in facilitating the management of funds and operations within the Department. Oversight and maintenance of Departmental and Divisional commitments to faculty and quarterly reconciliation of fellows finances. Will also manage Pools budgeting, reconciliation, and reporting to the Chair.

Will research and assess internal control process management needs to identify issues requiring attention and processes requiring reformulation. Will make appropriate recommendations to create solutions and mechanisms to reduce labor intensiveness, increase the use of available automated tools and improve the timeliness, accuracy and quality of the output produced by the department.

Uses professional concepts. Applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve various issues. Works on problems of limited to moderate scope where analysis of situations or data requires a review of multiple factors. Exercises judgment within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Contacts are primarily internal to the department, but may also be external.

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Plus two (2) or more years of relevant experience.

• Working knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.

• Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize, and perform basic financial analysis assignments

• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information verbally and in writing clearly and concisely.

• Proven ability using spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.

• Effective interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; excellent service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Ability using organizational skills to multi-task in a high-volume environment.

• Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

• Ability to independently interpret, analyze, and implement appropriate policies in a given situation.

• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation using automated spreadsheet systems.

• Proven ability to work in pressure situations to meet deadlines and accommodate interruptions.

• Strong ability to analyze financial issues, recognize potential impact, identify creative and alternative solutions; make and implement recommendations. Demonstrated problem-solving and negotiation skills with ability to exercise discretion.

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures regarding purchasing, returned goods, travel, disbursement, inventory, and ability to work collaboratively with contacts involved in these processes.

• Experience with UCSD Personnel Payroll System (PPS) policies and procedures.
• Experience in developing, producing and completing complex reports for various funding agencies; projecting multi-year expenditures and outcomes as they relate to individual projects, and the department as a whole; experience applying programmatic knowledge to coordinate financial aspects of award administration.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.
• Overtime may be required.
• Must have access to reliable transportation.
• Occasional evenings and weekends may be required.

Pay Transparency Act

Annual Full Pay Range: $48,900 - $102,300 (will be prorated if the appointment percentage is less than 100%)

Hourly Equivalent: $23.42 - $48.99

Factors in determining the appropriate compensation for a role include experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. The Hiring Pay Scale referenced in the job posting is the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. The Annual Full Pay Range may be broader than what the University anticipates to pay for this position, based on internal equity, budget, and collective bargaining agreements (when applicable).

Job offer is contingent on successful engagement in the UC COVID-19 Vaccination program (fully vaccinated with documented proof or approved exception/deferral).

If applicable, life-support certifications (BLS, NRP, ACLS, etc.) must include hands-on practice and in-person skills assessment; online-only certification is not acceptable.

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