Account Manager; RSCH ADM CX

The Account Manager, under the general supervision of the Business Operations Manager, manages faculty accounts and grants, and serves as back‑up to the department Grants Analyst. This position operates with a high degree of confidentiality, organization, and attention to detail.

Apply By Date:
March 20, 2026

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
• Experience with budgeting and contract/grant/gift account management.
• Experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and strategic planning to analyze quantitative aspects of fiscal and budgetary issues, and compile financial data and reports.
• Organizational skills to work independently to achieve timely progress on multiple detail‑oriented projects.
• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles, cost allocation methods, and accounting policies and procedures in an academic environment.
• Ability to perform routine financial analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor, and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines.
• Ability to thrive in a busy, high‑volume, and deadline‑driven work environment that requires coordination of multiple activities and the judgment and flexibility to reprioritize to accommodate emergency requests. Detail oriented.

• Experience using campus systems, including Aggie Enterprise, Cognos, and UC Path. Experience working with faculty and research grants.
• Experience with UC accounting, purchasing, entertainment, travel, and business management practices.
• Interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
• Skills to manage paper files and electronic media in a readily accessible way.
• Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting.
• Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures, and techniques.

• 70% - EXTRAMURAL PLANNING & BUDGETARY ANALYSIS
• 20% - ORGANIZATION, MANAGEMENT & ACCOUNT ANALYSIS
• 10% - SPECIAL PROJECTS

The Chemistry Department is a large and complex academic and research department located in the College of Letters and Science. The department has state and extramural funds with expenditures of approximately $26M annually including $7M in organized research. There are 29 staff members, 41 senate faculty, 4 continuing lecturers, many Federation appointees, Emeritus Faculty, Postdocs, Pre‑Six Lecturers, as well as 250 graduate students and 750 undergraduate majors.

• Salary or Pay Range: $36.83 - $50.56/hour
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 151
• UC
  
  Job Title:
  
  RSCH ADM 2 CX
• UC Job Code: 004486
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift (Work Schedule): M - F 8:00AM - 5:00PM
• Location: Davis, CA
• Union Representation: Yes - CX‑Clerical/Admin
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is hybrid (mix of on‑site and remote work)

Outstanding benefits and perks are among the many rewards of working for the University of California. UC Davis offers a full range of benefits, resources and programs to help you bring your best self to work, as well as to help you and your family achieve your health, wellness, financial and career goals. Learn more about the benefits below and eligibility rules by visiting either our handy Benefits Summary for UC Davis Health Employees or Benefits Summary for UC Davis Employees and our Benefits Page.

• High quality and low‑cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs.
• UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family.
• Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave.
• Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Work Life and Wellness programs and resources.
• On‑site Employee…