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27951
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Tampa, FL
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Dept Number/Name: 0-2102-000 / Resource Management
College Division: Academic Affairs/College of Engineering
Salary Plan: Administrative
Job Code/Title: 3214 / Fiscal & Business Analyst
Hiring Salary/Salary Range: $47,659 - $53,000
Position Number: 00045774
ORGANIZATIONAL SUMMARY:
The College of Engineering serves over 6,000 students and offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in 12 programs. The College of Engineering seeks to profoundly shape and impact lives through the steadfast pursuit of world-class engineering research, education, and innovation. We aspire to be at the forefront of engineering research and education, cultivating knowledgeable, passionate engineers who are dedicated to need-based, solutions-oriented engineering. We share a culture of excellence, characterized by an emphasis on students, research, innovation, partnership, inclusivity, agility, and the future. This position is a member of the Resource Management team. Our mission is to provide administrative and financial services for faculty, staff, and students by fostering a supportive and collaborative environment enhancing the ability of the USF College of Engineering to impact lives through engineering research, education and innovation. The Department of Resource Management is the central business office for the College of Engineering.
POSITION SUMMARY:
This is a professional position providing financial analysis and projections, budget management, and fiscal/grant resource management within the College of Engineering. The Fiscal & Business Analyst is responsible for recommending, developing, and/or implementing accounting and financial control policies at the department level. Prepares financial reports, statements, and spreadsheets to consolidate financial/grant activities. Manages all accounts such as E&G, grant, USF Foundation, Research Foundation, Rebate Accounts, Auxiliary Accounts and resolves any discrepancies. A Fiscal & Business Analyst for the college of Engineering acts as a primary contact between faculty researchers and research financial management of the development, review and subsequent administration of grants and contracts. This position researches grant sources and informs faculty in assigned department(s) within the College of Engineering of potential research opportunities, and oversees all grant close-outs post award duties as assigned, in addition to other departmental financial
support.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Manages grants. Assures that expenditures meet grant guidelines and time frames. Creates exception reports and assists Principal Investigator(s) with budgeting and final reporting for grants. Monitors spending to ensure no overspending takes place. Interprets financial regulations and policies. Assists PIs with the preparation of grant required documents (No Cost Extensions, Grant Budget Releases, Grant Underwrites.)
Advises PIs concerning purchasing, payroll, and travel procedures as it pertains to their grants, overhead, and foundation accounts. Approves charges to funding sources and determines the most economical and expeditious for, of procurement. Initiates budget transfer requests when needed and collaborates with SF agencies to ensure accurate and timely flow of documents.
Cross-checks payroll certifications and expenditures against internal log to ensure accuracy. Submits payroll expenditure transfers when necessary. Maintains Personnel Effort Reporting Tool (PERT) and resolve differences with Research Financial Management (RFM). Reconciles P-Card queue. Reconciles various accounts with college and university systems.
Makes daily personal contact with college faculty, staff and students. Interacts frequently with various university agencies (Purchasing, HR, Finance & Accounting, DSR, RFM, UCO, and Travel.)
Responds to faculty questions during proposal preparation and provides university policy and regulatory information to faculty and students. Performs other duties assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or other field directly related to the position's specific responsibilities and two years of fiscal related work experience; or a Bachelor's degree in no specific required field and three years of fiscal related work experience; or six years fiscal related work experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three or more years of experience with grant development/sponsored research administration in a university or research setting. Experience giving presentations and working with faculty on a daily basis. Familiarity with Fastlane and grants.gov.
SPECIAL SKILLS
Expertise in the use of all tools in the Microsoft Office suite and able to compile and statistically analyze data.
USF Tampa
Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a Level 1 criminal background check.
Job Opening Number: 27951
Posting Date:  07/29/2021
Posting End Date: 08/05/2021
How To Apply
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Equal Employment Opportunity
USF is an equal opportunity, equal access academic institution that embraces diversity in the workplace.
The University of South Florida does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sexual harassment. Any person may report sex discrimination, including sexual harassment (whether or not the person reporting is the person alleged to be the victim of conduct that could constitute sex discrimination or sexual harassment), in person, by mail, by telephone, or by electronic mail, using the contact information listed for the Title IX Coordinator. Reports may be made at any time either online or directly to the University's Title IX Coordinator.
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About USF
The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
Working at USF
With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region.  At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees.  We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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