Position Information
Under the supervision of the Assistant Director, the Fiscal Officer is primarily responsible for providing fiscal and administrative support to the Financial Aid Office.
This position will specialize in the coordination of the work-study program and all facets of the process.
This includes the annual setup of the off-campus contracts, placement and onboarding of students, and student payroll.
This requires extensive knowledge of the policies and procedures of the University and campus partners, State, Federal, and outside agencies as well as the underlying electronic systems supporting them.
In addition, the incumbent must have a working knowledge of data processing software and hardware used in the delivery and fiscal management of student aid funds.
The responsibilities of the position require the ability to effectively use automated systems and web-based applications.
The incumbent must maintain a high level of organization in the administration of duties.
The position must be able to work effectively with frequent interruptions and to adjust priorities as circumstances dictate.
The budgeted hourly/salary range for this position is $59,000 - $70,100 annually.
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position.
Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.
Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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Must successfully complete a background check through the University's background check agency prior to your start date, and a fingerprint check through the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigations.
Education
Education Requirements
Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
Required
Experience
Experience Requirement
2 - 4 years of related experience.
Required
Minimum Requirements
Intermediate knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills at all levels within the unit; service orientation; critical thinking; attention to detail; ability to multi-task in a high volume environment, organizational skills.
Demonstrated ability to use spreadsheet and database software for moderately complex financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports.
Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
Some knowledge of finance policies, practices and systems.
Ability to present information in a clear and concise manner both in writing and verbally.
Ability to gather reasonably retrievable information, organizes, and performs basic financial analysis assignments.
Ability to function as a member of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Working knowledge of policies, regulations, and practices for awarding financial aid; specialized knowledge of the Federal Work-Study program.
Experience using complex databases.
Ability to define specifications for database programming.
Ability to interpret policies and develop procedures to ensure compliance.
Additional Information
In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region.
The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture.
UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.
UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.
UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No.
12 among all U.
S.
universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility.
- U.
S.
News 2020
UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No.
2 in financial aid.
- Business Insider 2019
Ranked No.
2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation.
- Center for World University Rankings
UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.