Senior Finance Generalist And Finance Generalist

The University of Virginia Department of Engineering Systems and Environment seeks applications for a Finance Generalist and a Senior Finance Generalist within the School of Engineering at the University of Virginia. These roles will support the Civil and Environmental Engineering Program. The mission of the Civil and Environmental Engineering program centers on responsible stewardship of engineering practices for the built and natural environment that represents the backbone of modern society. Fundamental to this purpose is a sustainable and agile infrastructure, which places the environment at the center of engineering design for the future and is supported by practical engineering solutions to meet today’s challenges. This focus modernizes the disciplines of civil and environmental engineering by integrating sustainability and resilience into core practices while leveraging modern computational methods that integrate sensing, simulation, artificial intelligence, and cyber-human collaboration into strategies for new and existing built and naturally engineered systems.

The Finance Generalist andSenior Finance Generalist will be responsible for a variety of professional level work across a composite of administrative service areas including budget, finance, procurement, human resources, academic administration, student services, communications, grants and research administration, space and facilities and/or high-level operational support. The incumbent act on behalf of a program, function, or department, and may report to a unit administrator.

The successful candidate will be expected to perform a variety of professional and operational duties that facilitate the day-to-day operations of a program or department. Interpret departmental and divisional policies and procedures, making decisions on specific operating problems and issuing instructions in the name of the department or division head.

• Operate with the authority to affect, interpret, or implement management policies or operating practices.
• Advise department or division head and staff members on administrative problems. Compile reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations or conclusions.
• Support business operations and strategic planning with analysis and recommendations based on data.
• May be responsible for the administration of budgets and coordination of personnel matters. Control and maintain financial and personnel records of departmental or divisional contracts, and sponsored programs and inform appropriate staff members of the financial state of various projects.
• Assist and advise department or division head and staff members of budgetary and related problems; prepare for approval by department or division head initial budgetary recommendations by considering past requirements and expenditures and present program plans.
• Resolve problems that have a significant impact on the overall goals of the department. Represent the department in meetings and serve on committees representing the interests of the department.
• Administer programs, ensure ethical issues are communicated and resolved, and provide consultation for faculty and staff with unique situations.
• Identify areas for additional funding and opportunities for improvements by conducting research, networking with colleagues, and designing and delivering recommendations.

• Assists in writing, maintaining, and disseminating policy and procedure changes.
• In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications for Senior Finance Generalist

• Bachelor’s degree is required, and relevant experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• At least five years of experience.
• Experience in post-award research administration in higher education and/or research institution is preferred
• Some knowledge and/or experience in pre-award administration and sponsor submission sites such as ASSIST, Grants.gov, Proposal Central, and Fastlane is preferred.
• Preference will be given to applicants with Certified Research Administrator (CRA) designation.

Qualifications for Finance Generalist

• Bachelor’s degree is required, and relevant experience may be considered instead of a degree.
• At least two years of experience.
• Experience in post-award research administration in higher education and/or research institution is preferred.

The Finance Generalist andSenior Finance Generalist will report to the Director of Operations. For additional information about the position, please contact Michelle Busby – Director of Operations, at mdb7bb@virginia.edu

This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.

This position will remain open until filled. This is a Exempt level, benefited position. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits. For questions about the application process please contact Daniel Strong, Senior Recruiter at das6zb@virginia.edu. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The successful candidate will pass a background check.

To Apply:

Please apply through Workday, and search for R0045718. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs'. Complete an application online with the following documents:

• CV

• Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive full consideration.

References will be completed via UVA’s standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via Skill Survey during the final phase of the interview process.

For more information about UVA and the Charlottesville community please see http://www.virginia.edu/life/charlottesville and https://embarkcva.com/.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: At least two years of experience. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician’s Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library,are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Experience: At least two years of experience. Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree.
Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.