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Category Administrative Organization Student Affairs Department Univ Eastside Community Collab Location Riverside Area Salary $64,352 - $92,206 Date Posted 2026-09-08T12:00:00.000Z Application Deadline Open Until Filled Schedule 8AM - 5PM Full/Part Time Full-time(100%) Other Information Qalifies for

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No Position Information Under the direction of the Center for Educational and Community Outreach Program (CECOP) Financial Manager, the CECOP Financial Coordinator will provide primary financial, purchasing, space support, and administrative support to the programs within CECOP, such as the Early Academic Outreach Program, TRIO Programs, College Corps, and special projects on matters of budget, payroll, personnel, purchasing, travel, and event management. The incumbent is responsible for organizing and maintaining records and files as related to financial analyses, purchasing, human resources, and program planning. Participates in long range planning activities, including fiscal planning and inventory control. Transactional responsibility for the fiscal and budgetary processes, including general ledger, accounts payable, personnel and payroll transactions, and fiscal and grant year closing activities. The CECOP Financial Coordinator maintains appropriate internal controls for fiscal and budgetary transactions. Ensures proactive, high quality, flexible, and reliable support in addressing the varied and active programming needs, including support for planning, organizing, and implementation of departmental events while concurrently addressing organizations unit transactional and personnel demands. This position is being recruited as a one-year funded appointment to support departmental operational needs. The full salary range for the Financial Coordinator is $29.35- $42.06 per hour. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $29.35 - $32.91 per hour or up to $32.91 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. 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. Requirements Education Requirements Bachelor's degree in a related field. Experience Minimum of 5 years demonstrated related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Demonstrated experience making travel arrangements Minimum Requirements Ability to analyze situations, solve problems, and recommend actions for the effective management of a large and complex department with demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines and complete tasks in an accurate manner, under pressure of constant interruption. Excellent writing and grammar skills to independently draft correspondence pertaining to the operations, policies, and procedures of various subject matters. Advanced skill and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or other software applications to retrieve data, create spreadsheets, and reports. Knowledge of budget planning, preparation, and administration. Present and defend budget concerns persuasively, and prepare detailed budget reports. Knowledge of personnel management concepts and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, and employ tact, and diplomacy. Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures including ability to understand fund accounting. Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse population of staff, students, and faculty. Preferred Qualifications Ability to analyze situations, solve problems, and recommend actions for the effective management of a large and complex department with demonstrated leadership skills. Ability to plan, organize and prioritize assignments to meet deadlines and complete tasks in an accurate manner, under pressure of constant interruption. Excellent writing and grammar skills to independently draft correspondence pertaining to the operations, policies, and procedures of various subject matters. Advanced skill and proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, or other software applications to retrieve data, create spreadsheets, and reports. Knowledge of budget planning, preparation, and administration. Present and defend budget concerns persuasively, and prepare detailed budget reports. Knowledge of personnel management concepts and ability to maintain confidentiality at all times, and employ tact, and diplomacy. Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures including ability to understand fund accounting. Strong written and verbal communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse population of staff, students, and faculty. 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 Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor. For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview Job Description Details General Information Job Title

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Job Code 004722 Department Head Alicia Hernandez Supervisor David Barrera Department Custom Scope Under the direction of the Center for Educational and Community Outreach Program (CECOP) Financial Manager, the CECOP Financial Coordinator will provide primary financial, purchasing, space support, and administrative support to the programs within CECOP, such as the Early Academic Outreach Program, TRIO Programs, College Corps, and special projects on matters of budget, payroll, personnel, purchasing, travel, and event management. The incumbent is responsible for organizing and maintaining records and files as related to financial analyses, purchasing, human resources, and program planning. Participates in long range planning activities, including fiscal planning and inventory control. Transactional responsibility for the fiscal and budgetary processes, including general ledger, accounts payable, personnel and payroll transactions, and fiscal and grant year closing activities. The CECOP Financial Coordinator maintains appropriate internal controls for fiscal and budgetary transactions. Ensures proactive, high quality, flexible, and reliable support in addressing the varied and active programming needs, including support for planning, organizing, and implementation of departmental events while concurrently addressing organizations unit transactional and personnel demands. This position is being recruited as a one-year funded appointment to support departmental operational needs. Key Responsibilities Purchasing and Financial Support - Provide financial support to CECOP to ensure the accuracy and appropriateness of all budget and accounting transactions based on a working knowledge of campus policies and procedures, contract and grant agency requirements, and an understanding of office needs and priorities. Adhere to campus policy and procedures related to purchasing (Purchase Orders, Requisitions, Work Orders, Recharges, and Procurement Card), receiving, prepayment travel purchases, travel reimbursement, campus services, and vendor payments. Surveys vendors for purchase of goods and supplies and identifies most cost effective means of purchasing. Responsible for processing all reimbursements in accordance with policy and procedures ensuring proper receipts, approvals, and appropriateness of expenses. Responsible for ensuring staff travel arrangements (flight schedules, ground transportation, and hotel) complies with policies and procedures. Identify and analyze budget issues, recommend solutions and/or alternatives, and ensure contract and grant agency compliance regarding budget. Prepare reports and analyses to include summaries of financial transactions, evaluation of current and proposed services, etc. for management review and decision-making. Completes post event audit reconciliation and analysis to redistribute expenses across multiple grant funds based on program participation. Responsible for monthly reconciliation of Procurement Card statement and transactions. Document processes and procedures for financial activities. 25% Budget Management - Responsible for the providing information for the preparation of annual budgets using complex spreadsheets to track expenses/income and project future expenses/income. Reconcile monthly ledgers and create/ maintain budget spreadsheets for CECOP departments, including monitoring budget balances, identifying accurate charges, appropriate accounts, funds, cost centers and project codes. Sets up and maintains project and cost center codes using Excel spreadsheets. Ensures SAS112 audit procedures are documented and adhered to by TRIO staff. SAS 112 regular tasks include setting up appropriate internal controls to include monthly ledger reconciliation, monitoring/resolving discrepancies, appropriate and timely transfer of expenses. Process budget related transfers (Procurement Cost Transfers, Federal Non-Payroll Cost Transfers, and Salary Cost Transfers). Monitor contract & grant personnel salary and effort reporting via PIWRS. Manage fiscal and grant close processes to appropriately zero budget categories. Coordinate grant cycle closings by ensuring appropriateness of all expenses and timely clearing per federal grant and UCOP closing guidelines. Prepare budget reports for submittal to funders, as needed. 25% Administrative Support - Responsible for providing phone and walk-in traffic coverage with excellent customer service. Manages the distribution of all incoming mail and routes as appropriate. Work closely with and provides administrative assistance to Executive Director and CECOP Directors, and staff as needed in the areas of Travel, Payroll, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, and Policy/Application Updates. Functions as a resource to support staff on issues such as researching financial discrepancies, escalated customer service problems and vendor concerns. Keep abreast of all programs, events and activities within CECOP. Monitors the delivery of quality customer service to various constituencies to include internal department clients and external vendors. Coordinates and oversees event processes, including: entertainment requests, room reservations, dining requests, transportation, parking, police services, special ground requests, mailings, print orders, vehicle reservations, and physical plant requests. Responsible for on campus supply/storage organization and inventories. Responsible for key control. Responsible for the ordering, maintenance and inventory of office supplies. Attends campus user group meetings (Contracts & Grants Group eBuy/Accounts Payable Users, Travel, and UCRFS). 25% Human Resources and Payroll - Ensures the work environment supports federal and state laws and regulations (FMLA, ADA, anti-discrimination statutes, FLSA, etc.). Applies and assures compliance with all personnel policies and procedures. Provide support in the areas of payroll/personnel including position management, staff recruitment to include serving as the Affirmative Action Compliance Liaison, on-boarding, off-boarding, leave administration, personnel file creation and maintenance, performance evaluations, merit, and serves as the departmental payroll point of contact when working with Shared Services. Submits and manages requests on behalf of supervisors related to position management, job management, and salary expense management (Full Accounting Unit). Enters all requests for hiring and termination of employees to include follow-up with Shared Services, when needed. Coordinates internal department on-boarding and off-boarding processes. Prepares all forms for hiring and termination of employees. Incumbent will assist and provide support on work-related injuries and the posting of mandatory labor relations posters. Coordinates and provides support of the recruitment process. Responsible for review and audit of monthly payroll processing to include review and DOPE reconciliation. Processes transactions as the Departmental HR Coordinator for HR business systems. Create and implement internal procedures as necessary. 20% Other - With a focus on creating value for our customers, creates an environment that demonstrates accurate, prompt, courteous and consistent service. Be a driver of efficiency, responsiveness, accuracy, dependability and the relentless pursuit of administrative excellence. Participate in training related to process improvement, application knowledge, and developing work-related skills. Other duties as assigned. 5% Special Conditions Overtime