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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
The Financial Administrator 1 is responsible for the assigned financial activities of a business unit within an
academic division. With oversight and guidance from the Business Manager or Business Administrator of the unit,
the Financial Administrator 1, will execute important financial tasks of the unit to ensure operational efficiency.
This role operates as part of team. Assigned duties are subject to change at the discretion of management and
the needs of the team, business unit or division.
Essential Functions
- Assist with travel planning and expense reporting and guide faculty/students appropriately to adhere to the process
- Process Accounts Payables and Accounts Receivables.
- Purchasing for assigned departments
- Process invoices to ensure timely payment and account coding
- Process contractor payments in adherence with UC policy
- Provide customer service to internal and external customers and partners.
- Coordinate and monitor administrative duties.
- Implement policies to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
- May coordinate personnel functions for an operating unit at less than 25% of duties.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need.
Minimum Requirements
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree must be in accounting or related field.
- Four (4) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
Related finance or accounting experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Organizational and time-management skills.
- Ability to work independently.
- Experience working with internal and external customers and partners.
- Experience working with grants and contracts.
- MS Excel skills (creating spreadsheets and using financial functions).
Application Process
Interested and qualified applicants must apply on-line and include a cover letter & current resume. Applications without a resume will not be considered for the position.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information:
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
Important: To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal. We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites. For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.
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