University of Washington • Seattle, WA 98194
Job #2686946670
Req #: 233593
Department: WASHINGTON SEA GRANT
Appointing Department Web Address: ~~~/
Posting Date: 04/25/2024
Open Until Filled
Salary: $6,250 - $7,084 per month
Shift: First Shift
As a UW employee, you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For a complete description of our benefits for this position, please visit our website, click here. (~~~)
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world.
UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
A leader in research, outreach and education for more than 50 years, Washington Sea Grant (WSG) envisions healthy, productive and resilient coastal and marine ecosystems that sustain Washington's rich cultural and maritime heritage, vibrant coastal communities, clean waters and beaches, prosperous fisheries and aquaculture, diverse wildlife and an engaged public. The WSG mission is to help people and marine life thrive by supplying research, technical expertise and educational activities that support the responsible use and conservation of ocean and coastal ecosystems. It seeks to forge tools, foster insights, build capacity and maintain relationships for sustainable management, enjoyment and use of Washington's marine resources. WSG celebrates the diversity of people and the environment and the complex interactions between them. Facilitating practical and collaborative solutions to today's ocean and coastal issues, WSG serves as a trusted broker of scientific and place-based information and real-world expertise that honors the history, people and places of Washington.
To accomplish its mission and achieve its vision, WSG adheres to a set of core values focused on excellence, equity, innovation and societal impact. Guided by our values, WSG strives to create a thriving, equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace that empowers its staff to effectively serve and reflect the diverse communities of Washington.
Washington Sea Grant is seeking a full-time Grants and Financial Manager to join the Operations Team. Position Purpose and Overview:
WSG currently manages an annual budget of approximately $9 million, spanning research, education, communications and outreach projects, consisting of more than 100 award lines across multiple University of Washington (UW) departments and investigators, and dozens of subcontracts with outside institutions. The Grants and Financial Manager will manage grant and non-grant funding sources and assist the WSG team with business processes related to administrative operations, working closely with one senior Grants and Contracts Manager and reporting to the Assistant Director for Operations and Culture. This position will be responsible for fiscal and compliance management of funding sources and contracts with varying levels of complexity from multiple sources, ensuring budgetary and administrative compliance under federal, state and other regulations. The Grants and Finance Manager will participate in the maintenance of complex financial management systems and development of policies and procedures related to business operations to support the projects of WSG. In collaboration with the Assistant Director for Operations and Culture, they will perform data analyses to project future budgets, analyze unit budget and financial information, and develop performance measurement tools for WSG.
This position will receive minimal direction, will be expected to work independently and have excellent judgment with knowledge and understanding of financial processes, which may include budgeting, grant proposal preparation and submission, payroll, and financial reporting. They must independently communicate and work effectively with a broad spectrum of people both on and off campus, including multiple levels of university officials, faculty, staff, funding agency officials, federal and state employees, private business, community organizations, and foundation sponsors and their representatives. Strong written and verbal communication skills are required to work closely with staff, faculty and sponsors to facilitate effective project management.
This person must be detail-oriented, organized and creative. They will need to be nimble, efficient, flexible, and collaborative but also work within university regulations. This will require someone who can think outside the box, sharing their ideas and working effectively as part of the WSG team.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Financial Management (70%):
The Grants and Financial Manager manages non-grant funds, contracts administration, grant administration and business processes for Washington Sea Grant. This includes:
General Washington Sea Grant Administration (30%):
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
A bachelor's degree, and at least three years' experience in financial management.
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Application Process: The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process. These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select "Apply to this position". Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you log into your "My Jobs" page. If you choose to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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