Administrative & Fiscal Support Specialist ID-7418


Duties and Responsibilities
  • Denotes Essential Functions

Minimum Qualifications
  • Possession of a baccalaureate degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Arts & Sciences, or related field and 0 year(s) of progressively responsible professional experience with responsibilities for grant management, accounting, and business administration; or any equivalent combination of education/training and/or professional work experience which provides the required education, knowledge, skills and abilities as indicated.
  • Functional knowledge of principles, practices and techniques in the area of fiscal administration demonstrated by knowledge, understanding and ability to apply concepts, terminology.
  • Functional knowledge and understanding of principles, theories, federal and state laws, rules, regulations and systems associated with fiscal administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to recognize problems, identify possible causes and resolve the full range problems that may commonly occur in the area of fiscal administration.
  • Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written documentation, write reports and procedures, and communicate effectively in a variety of situations.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external organizations, groups, team members and individuals.
  • Demonstrated ability to operate a personal computer and apply word processing software and spreadsheet software.
  • Demonstrated ability to follow oral and written instructions.


Desirable Qualifications
  • Knowledge of applicable State/Federal fiscal/financial, procurement and other applicable regulations of pre/post awards management.
  • Experience working with UH System financial software (e.g. UH Kuali Financial (KFS), MyGRANT, RCUH Financial, Human Resources systems), and other software used in pre/post awards management.
  • Knowledge and ability to apply UH and/or RCUH policies/procedures.
  • Experience working with faculty or Principal Investigators from diverse fields of study.


To Apply:
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  • Cover letter;
  • Resume;
  • Names and contact information (telephone number and email addresses) of at least three professional references;
  • Official transcript(s) (copies of official transcripts are acceptable; however, original official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.).
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