Financial and Administrative Officer

Overview The Financial and Administrative Officer for the Departments of Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theatre, Film and Digital Production, Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA, the University Theater, and the Performing Arts Administration (PAA) reports to the Divisional FAO for CHASS with a dotted line reporting to the four Department Chairs/Program Director. This position is responsible for providing management, coordination, and oversight of the daily operations of the four independently operated academic units, including managing access control to all spaces, payroll, reconciliation, reporting, budget approvals for the Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA, payroll review, purchasing approvals for the University Theater, and leading one administrative support unit that covers financial, human resources, academic support, contracts and grants, facilities management, and other operational matters. Key Responsibilities Oversee business operations and support functions to achieve departmental and CHASS goals. Identify objectives, develop strategies and policies, and operate with a high degree of autonomy. Coordinate access control, payroll, reconciliation and reporting. Approve budgets and purchasing for the Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA and University Theater. Manage an administrative support unit covering finance, human resources, academic support, contracts, grants, facilities management and related affairs. Provide oversight of facilities, equipment, instruments, and special collections totaling over $3.5 million. Support undergraduate and graduate degree programs and public concert/performance events. Staff and Budget Context The Departments of Creative Writing, Dance, Music and Theatre, Film and Digital Production collectively employ 47 tenure track faculty, 55 other academic appointments—including visiting professors, professors of teaching, continuing lecturers, unit 18 lecturers, V & I instructors, and teaching assistants—and 10 professional production staff. The Performing Arts Administration has 14 staff employees. Facilities, equipment, and instrument oversight include 52,000 sq. ft. of space across various locations, with specialized studio space and special collections. Total operating budgets for the five departments and Theater Facilities Unit exceed $10 million. Qualifications Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff. Compensation The full salary range for the Financial and Administrative Officer is $84,100 - $154,700 annually . Salary offers are based on a variety of factors, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs. Additional Information As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California-Riverside