Financial and Administrative Officer

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 84,100 - 154,700; Full time

Job summary

The University of California, Riverside is seeking a Financial and Administrative Officer to manage operations for Creative Writing, Dance, Music, Theatre, Film and Digital Production departments. The role includes oversight of payroll, budget approvals, and administrative support functions.

Responsibilities also involve ensuring alignment with departmental goals and developing strategies autonomously. The salary range for this full-time position is $84,100 - $154,700.

Qualifications

• Current work authorization required for UCR staff position.
• University cannot sponsor employment visa.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations for four academic units.
• Oversee payroll and financial reporting.
• Approve budgets and purchasing.
• Ensure alignment with departmental goals.

Job description

Job ID 37311705

Category Management and Professional

Organization College of Humanities Arts & Social Sciences

Department Performing Arts Admin Dept

Location Main Campus - UCR

Salary $84,100 - $154,700

Date Posted May 29, 2026

Application Deadline Open Until Filled

Schedule 8AM - 5PM

Full/Part Time Full-time(100%)

Level of Supervision Direction

Personnel Program Code Professional & Support Staff

Other Information Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus: No
UC Internal Job: No

Overview

The Financial and Administrative Officer (FAO) 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 reports to the Divisional FAO for CHASS with a dotted line reporting to the four Department Chairs/Program Directors. The FAO provides management, coordination and oversight of daily operations for these independently operated academic units.

Position Information

Key units overseen include access control, payroll, reconciliation, reporting, budget approvals for the Palm Desert Low-Residency MFA, payroll review, purchasing approvals for the University Theater, and a broad administrative support unit covering finance, human resources, academic support, contracts and grants, facilities management, and other operational matters.

The academic personnel mix is 47 tenure‑track faculty, 55 other academic appointments (Visiting Professors, Professors of Teaching, Continuing Lecturers, Unit 18 Lecturers, V & I Instructors, Teaching Assistants), and 10 professional production staff. The Performing Arts Administration employs 14 staff members. Facilities, equipment and instrument oversight involves 52,000 sq. ft. of space, specialized studio space, and special collections (exhibits, costumes, lab equipment) totaling over $3.5 million. The five departments and the Theatre Facilities Unit have operating budgets exceeding $10 million.

The FAO manages business accountability, stewardship, publicity and support functions to advance departmental and CHASS goals, fulfilling the university mission. Responsibilities include organizing work to achieve stated goals, identifying objectives, developing strategies and policies, and functioning with a high degree of autonomy.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide management, coordination and oversight of daily operations for the four academic units.
• Manage access control to all department spaces.
• Oversee payroll, reconciliation and reporting functions.
• Approve budgets for the Palm Desert Low‑Residency MFA and approve purchasing for the University Theater.
• Provide financial, HR, academic support, contracts and grants, and facilities management for the administrative support unit.
• Ensure business accountability, stewardship, publicity and support functions align with departmental and university goals.
• Develop strategies and policies, and function autonomously to achieve departmental objectives.

Requirements

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. The University is currently unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff.

Other Information

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and collective bargaining agreements. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.