JOB POSTING DETAILS

Position Number: 41185945
Payroll Title: Research Administrator 3
Job Code: 006206
Job Open Date: 8/29/25
Application Review Begins: 9/16/25
Department Code (Name): TECH (DEPARTMENT OF TECHNOLOGY MANAGEMENT)
Percentage of Time: 100%
Union Code (Name): 99 (No-Represented)
Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)
FLSA Status: Exempt
Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS
Salary Grade: Grade 21
Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $71,600 to $98,000/year. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $71,600 to $127,400/year.
Work Location: Phelps Hall 1332
Working Days and Hours: M-F, 8am to 5pm
Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Eligibility for hybrid work after six months’ probation completion.
Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in related area and or equivalent experience or training.
• 3+ years of financial and budgetary management experience, including fund accounting.
• 3+ years of experience producing complex financial reports and providing analytical summaries.
• 1-3 years of prior supervisory and/or leadership experience, including the ability to train, assign work, motivate, and evaluate staff.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-3 years of experience in research administration within a university setting.
• 1-3 years of experience optimizing finance processes for speed, agility and insight.
• Experience managing extramural funds at UCSB.
• Experience in higher education.
• Experience with financial applications including Gateway/Jaggaer, Concur, UCPath, FlexCard, Oracle Financials Cloud.

Under the direction of the Business Officer, the Financial Manager oversees all financial operations for the Technology Management Department, including post-award contract and grant administration, operational budgeting, purchasing, gift processing, and payroll. Collaborates with the Business Officer to develop and implement financial systems and procedures that support compliance and effective fiscal stewardship. Independently manages post-award financial administration for a complex portfolio of sponsored research awards, including budget setup, expenditure monitoring, award reconciliation, and closeout. Ensures compliance with university, federal, and sponsor regulations. Supports Principal Investigators (PI) with spending projections, financial planning, and audit-ready documentation. Provides financial guidance to faculty and staff and interprets university policies to ensure best practices. Develops departmental procedures and internal controls to support high service standards and compliance with audit and record retention requirements. Maintains strong knowledge of UC accounting policies, federal guidelines, and campus financial systems (Gateway, Concur, Transfer of Expense, Flexcard, UCPath, Kronos). Demonstrates adaptability to new policies and systems. Supervises financial staff, sets priorities, provides training, and manages performance. Serves as a resource for research administration and financial compliance, maintaining strong working relationships with PIs, staff, central offices, and external partners.