The Student Organizations Leadership & Engagement (SOLE) department advises over 1400 student organizations on campus. Services include registration of new and continuing organizations, programming assistance, organization & leadership development, fundraising approval and guidelines, funding proposal consultation, disbursement of approved funding allocations, and advisement on rules and regulations. The Program & Funding Advisor has responsibility for managing funds disbursements and the associated financial management duties for student organizations, and provides Registered Campus Organizations (RCO) support and guidance through the complex campus funding landscape. Fund disbursement and financial management duties include reviewing and preparing expenditures (low value orders, purchases and travel reimbursements); providing required documentation for contracts to Purchasing; preparing unit recharges; and processing gift fund deposits with External Affairs Gift Services. The incumbent also prepares financial projections and forecasts, reviews and reconciles ledgers, identifies ledger discrepancies and monitors expenditures. The Program & Funding Advisor supports student leaders by providing instruction in accessing University funds for registered campus organizations (RCO's) in the development and implementation of extra-curricular programs and activities. This includes developing workshops; providing direction and instruction to funding committee membership relative to RCO's programming; advising on all policies and practices related to the use of University funds; providing students and RCO's with updates and guidance as needed to maintain their funding; and administering, tracking and processing allocated funds for student service projects and cultural programming using University financial systems.Other responsibilities include managing payroll and personnel transactions; participating in the Campus Life funding allocation process; and supervising student staff who assist in department operations and the budgetary allocation process.
Salary & Compensation
*UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications
Working knowledge of student campus programs and activities in a university setting. (Preferred)
Analytical skills to assess programs and procedures in order to assist students in preparation for accessing funding allocations. (Required)
Ability to recognize problems and generate alternatives or offer solutions, based on existing guidelines. (Required)
General knowledge of university-wide, Campus, and Student Affairs policies and procedures including extracurricular activities. (Preferred)
Working knowledge of campus organizational structure and academic/administrative decision-making process. (Preferred)
Demonstrates skill in employing fundamental counseling techniques with sensitivity sufficient to assist students in making program-related decisions. (Required)
Ability to communicate effectively and diplomatically as well as maintaining cooperative working relationships with a diverse group of students, public, media and faculty/administrators, both individually and in-group settings. (Required)
Working knowledge of University Accounting systems and procedures including Purchasing and Accounts Payable. (Preferred)
Working knowledge of UCLA Payroll and Personnel procedures, including UCPath, JDXpert, iCIMS and Payroll Time Reporting. (Preferred)
Ability to diplomatically handle difficult or urgent matters in a confident and proficient manner. (Required)
Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information with tact and discretion. (Required)
Ability to handle several projects, adapt to changes, interruptions, and organize material and information in a systematic manner to maximize efficiency and minimize duplication of effort. Ability to work independently, organize work, set priorities that accurately reflect job responsibilities. (Required)
Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations
Bachelor's Degree (Required) Or
Master's Degree (Preferred)
Special Conditions for Employment
Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
CANRA: The position is designated as a mandatory reporter under CANRA. The employee must sign the "Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse".
Schedule
8:00am - 5:00pm Union/Policy Covered
CX-Clerical & Allied Services Complete Position Description
Why work at UCLA? Benefits:UCLA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including an average of three weeks' vacation per year; an average of 12 days per year sick leave; 13 paid holidays per year; health, dental and optical benefits; life insurance; disability insurance; the University of California Retirement Plan with 5 year vesting and various voluntary UC Savings Plans. There are also special programs and privileges available, such as accessibility to cultural and recreational programs, athletic events, and the University Credit Union. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.