Financial Manager

Overview

Founded in 1965,
UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs.

It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

The Office of Educational and Community Partnerships (OECP), home to the Center for Educational Partnerships (CFEP) and the UCI-OC Alliance, advances UCI's commitment to impactful university–community engagement. We cultivate partnerships built on reciprocity, respect, and shared purpose, expanding access to UCI through clear, equitable educational pathways. Through CFEP's pathway-focused programs and OECP's collaborative initiatives, we work to address complex societal challenges, strengthen community well‑being, and prepare UCI students to contribute meaningfully in a global society.

Under the general direction of the Vice Provost‑Educational & Community Partnerships and Chief Outreach Officer, serves as the senior internal administrative leader for the Office of Educational & Community Partnerships, managing the financial and administrative operations including:
Contracts & Grants, budgetary financial management, risk, facilities, student outreach services, and unit finance services. The position leads department-level financial planning, analysis, and operations by using advanced professional concepts and organizational objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways. Responsible for complex budgeting across multiple funding sources, designs forecasts and scenario models where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors.

Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria to ensure strong internal controls and compliance. Contacts are both internal and external to the department at all levels that requires the ability to deliver clear, actionable recommendations to leadership. Serves as the primary point of contact for unit staff.

Required:

• Advanced knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.
• Ability to identify, collect, and analyze information from multiple sources to develop strategic financial planning recommendations.
• Advanced ability to effectively present complex finance related information both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner to diverse audiences.
• In depth ability to use multiple spreadsheet and database software tools to gather information for specialized, complex financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.
• Advanced interpersonal skills at all levels within the organization; advanced service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. In depth ability to use organizational skills to multi-task in a high volume environment.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to function as a member of a team.
• Advanced knowledge and understanding of budgeting and internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.
• Familiarity with complex academic funding structures.
• Advanced degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• 10+ years
  
  Relevant experience for this job.
• Demonstrated experience with contracts and grants administration, specifically with federal and state grants in compliance with Uniform Guidance and sponsor regulations.

Preferred:

• Higher education experience strongly preferred.

Special

Conditions:

• Must pass a background check.
• Hybrid work schedule.

Total Rewards

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and…