The Altman Clinical and Translational Research Institute (ACTRI) an organized research unit at UCSD, was established to provide education, training and infrastructure for clinical research in the San Diego area. It encompasses four hospital systems, two universities and four biomedical research organizations. It receives partial funding from a Clinical and Translational Science Award (CTSA) from the NIH, National Center for Advancing Translational Science. The ACTRI functions under the direction of Gary S. Firestein, M.D., Senior Associate Vice Chancellor UC San Diego Health Sciences.

Under supervision of the Finance Director and Manager, the incumbent provides financial management, administration, and reporting for the ACTRI and clinical research administration (e.g. Office of Coverage Analysis Administration, Office of Clinical Trials Administration, Office of IRB Administration, etc.).

The incumbent resolves variances, identifies problems, formulates and makes recommendations in accordance with departmental, university, and agency regulations. Act as liaison with the Controller's office, Vice Chancellor Health Sciences Business Finance team, General Accounting, and other central departments for the acquisition and administration of research and operational funding. Under team supervision, provides fiscal advice, assists and guides faculty and department support staff.

Supports analyst in working closely with the Principal Investigators (PIs)/ Department Managers in reviewing and monitoring the fiscal status of funding sources including and making recommendations and offering solutions to resolve fiscal matters. Prepares regular reports and proposals accurately, with team guidance.

Uses professional concepts. Applies organizational policies and procedures to resolve routine issues. Works on problems of limited scope. Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data from which answers can be readily obtained. Contacts are primarily internal to the department or unit.

• Four years of related experience, education/training, OR a Associate's degree in related area.

• Basic knowledge of finance policies, practices, and systems.

• Acquiring ability to gather reasonably retrievable information to organize and perform basic financial analysis assignments.

• Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

• Basic proficiency using spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management, and financial reports.

• Basic interpersonal skills; broad service orientation and critical thinking skills; and attention to detail. Under management guidance, uses 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.

• Basic knowledge and understanding of internal control practices and their impact on protecting University resources.

• Employment is subject to a criminal background check.