<div dir="ltr"><div style="font-family:"Segoe UI";font-size:14px;line-height:20px"><p>Good afternoon All,</p><p>Over the past two weeks, we have experienced several administrative changes within the unit. Michael Vallejo has accepted a permanent opportunity elsewhere on campus. As a result, please update the following roles in Oracle and Concur:</p>
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<li><strong>Oracle Receiver:</strong> Joey Viramontes</li>
<li><strong>Concur Approver:</strong> Patricia Alvarez (<strong>effective November 4, 2026</strong>)</li>
</ul>
<p>As we approach the upcoming holidays, please plan accordingly:</p>
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<li><strong>Veterans Day:</strong> November 11, 2026</li>
<li><strong>Thanksgiving Holiday:</strong> November 26-27, 2026</li>
</ul>
<p>If you anticipate submitting proposals during these periods, please coordinate with your Contracts & Grants analyst well in advance to allow sufficient time for processing and review.</p>
<p>We are also pleased to announce that <strong>Patricia Alvarez</strong> has joined our team as the new <strong>Procurement Supervisor</strong>. Patricia brings more than seven years of procurement experience, along with extensive knowledge of operational support and financial processes.</p>
<p>For the past four years, she has served with the Department of Statistics, where she managed a broad range of procurement activities, coordinated departmental events, and oversaw Concur processing and review. Her experience and proven track record will be a tremendous asset as we continue supporting the growing needs of our unit. We are excited to welcome Patricia and look forward to the expertise and leadership she will bring to the role. <b>Welcome, Patricia!</b></p>
<p>Additionally, <strong>Morgen Redd</strong> was recently promoted to <strong>RA2</strong> after serving with the unit for more than a year as an RA1. Throughout the summer, Morgen completed extensive training in both pre-award and post-award management, further strengthening his expertise and preparing him for increased responsibilities.</p>
<p>With numerous projects underway and several process improvement initiatives in progress, Morgen is enthusiastic about this next step in his career. His dedication, adaptability, and expanding knowledge base position him well to support the unit's continued success. <strong>Congratulations, Morgen!</strong></p>
<p>Attached is an updated PI assignment listing. While the <strong>RA1 position is currently vacant</strong>, our Finance Team remains available to provide support. Please continue processing transactions as usual. If you anticipate submitting a proposal, please complete the Kuali questionnaire or email the BMP Analysts with any questions. Mariam will assign requests to available staff to ensure timely assistance. We are actively working to initiate recruitment for the vacant RA1 position.</p>
<p>As our administrative team continues to grow and evolve, we encourage open communication and welcome any questions or concerns. We remain committed to strengthening collaboration among Administration, Faculty, and Researchers, and we appreciate your continued partnership and support during this period of transition.</p><p>Thank you,</p><p><b style="color:rgb(0,0,255);font-family:georgia,serif;font-size:small;background-color:transparent">Dominica Albitre</b></p></div><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature" data-smartmail="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><i><font color="#0b5394" face="comic sans ms, sans-serif"><b>Financial Administrative Officer</b></font></i></div><div><i><font color="#0b5394">UC Riverside | <a href="https://bmpn.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">BMP Administrative Unit</a></font></i></div><div><font color="#0b5394">900 University Ave, Riverside, California 92521 | 1491 Boyce Hall</font><i><font color="#0b5394"></font></i></div><div><a href="mailto:dalbitre@ucr.edu" target="_blank">dalbitre@ucr.edu</a> | 951-827-6256</div><div><font color="#0b5394"><b><i>Director of Involvement & Recognition</i></b>,<b><i> <a href="https://staffassembly.ucr.edu/" target="_blank">Staff Assembly</a></i> <i>2026-2027</i></b></font></div><div><br></div></div></div></div>