Financial Research Administrator 3 at UCSF

San Francisco, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Jul, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

25 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Research administration, Financial management, Budgeting, Grant management, Compliance, Financial reporting, Data analysis, Forecasting, Contract management, Accounting principles, Spreadsheet software, Database management, Communication, Organizational skills, Customer service

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

The Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics (DEB), housed within the UCSF School of Medicine, is the largest department of epidemiology in the University of California system. DEB is the epicenter of many of UCSF’s initiatives in population health, data science and informatics, health service research, health equity and artificial intelligence. The DEB has three missions: 1) education, 2) science, and 3) research. Its educational mission is to train students in epidemiologic and biostatistical methods for studying disease etiology and prevention, evaluating tests and treatments, and using evidence-based approaches in clinical practice and population health. The scientific mission of the DEB is to perform outstanding basic, clinical and population health research along a spectrum from molecules to society and to develop tools for the translation of knowledge that will improve clinical practice and population health and ensure optimal use of resources. The clinical mission of the Department is to support the practice of public health and preventive medicine in local, state, national and international health agencies he Financial Research Administrator provides comprehensive research administration support with a primary focus on post-award financial management for contracts, grants, and other research funding. The position is responsible for planning, monitoring, and analyzing budgets for faculty research programs, ensuring compliance with institutional policies and sponsor requirements. Key duties include managing financial reporting, reconciling project funds, forecasting budgets, and advising Principal Investigators on spending strategies. The role also supports pre-award activities by developing complex proposal budgets and coordinating sub-awards and vendor contracts. It serves as a central liaison among faculty, internal departments, and external funding agencies to resolve financial and compliance issues. Additionally, the position oversees transactional activities such as journal entries, procurement, and ledger reconciliation, while contributing to financial analysis, reporting, and process improvements within research administration.

Responsibilities

The Financial Research Administrator provides comprehensive post-award financial management for research grants and contracts. They are responsible for budget planning, financial reporting, compliance monitoring, and serving as a liaison between faculty and funding agencies.