UC Santa Barbara
Business Manager - Laboratory for Aggregate Economics and Finance (LAEF)
UC Santa Barbara, Santa Barbara, California, us, 93190
Business Manager – Laboratory for Aggregate Economics and Finance (LAEF)
Under the general direction of the Director, the Business Manager oversees a broad range of administrative operations for the Laboratory for Aggregate Economics and Finance (LAEF). Uses skills as a seasoned, experienced administrative operations professional to manage, plan and administer the operations of LAEF. Exercises discretionary powers to solve managerial and program problems. Performs short‑ and long‑term planning for the organization, including program planning and assessments, budget analysis and control, space planning, and special projects. Serves as a resource to the Director in the planning of LAEF's activities which includes research programs, workshops, and conferences. Demonstrates good judgment to anticipate needs and select methods and techniques for obtaining solutions. Serves as the visible and primary business representative of LAEF. Oversees IT support for LAEF.
Responsibilities
50% Operations Management – Manages, plans, and administers a broad range of administrative operations for LAEF. Includes budgetary financial management, program management, event management, IT, space planning/facilities, and development/fundraising.
40% Program Planning – Performs short‑ and long‑term planning for LAEF programs, including workshops and conferences. Manages logistical, legal, and risk issues, negotiates vendors and financial agreements, and oversees program assessments and publication.
10% Development – Develops LAEF framework for private gift support, serves as liaison for major gift prospects, and evaluates development efforts.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience or training.
1‑3 years of experience in business administration, finance, and/or management.
1‑3 years of financial administration experience, including fund accounting.
1‑3 years of experience in event coordination.
Knowledge of financial and accounting concepts, adhering to policies and procedures.
Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing.
Solid organizational skills and ability to multi‑task with demanding timeframes.
Working knowledge of common organization‑specific and other computer application programs.
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree.
Familiarity with UCSB policies and procedures related to accounting, budgets, payroll, procurement, and Academic Personnel.
Broad knowledge of UCSB financial applications such as Gateway, Concur, UCPath, Kronos, Expresso Financial, Data Warehouse, online travel, etc.
Broad knowledge of UCSB Academic Personnel applications such as UC Recruit and AP Folio.
Special Conditions of Employment
Occasional weekend and evening work hours.
Satisfactory criminal history background check.
UCSB is a tobacco‑free environment.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodations The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805‑893‑4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Privacy Notification Statement Privacy Notification Statement and Notice of Availability of the UCSB Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Disclosures.
Application Status If you would like to check the status of your application, please log into the Candidate Gateway where you applied and click on 'my activities'.
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Responsibilities
50% Operations Management – Manages, plans, and administers a broad range of administrative operations for LAEF. Includes budgetary financial management, program management, event management, IT, space planning/facilities, and development/fundraising.
40% Program Planning – Performs short‑ and long‑term planning for LAEF programs, including workshops and conferences. Manages logistical, legal, and risk issues, negotiates vendors and financial agreements, and oversees program assessments and publication.
10% Development – Develops LAEF framework for private gift support, serves as liaison for major gift prospects, and evaluates development efforts.
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in related area and/or equivalent experience or training.
1‑3 years of experience in business administration, finance, and/or management.
1‑3 years of financial administration experience, including fund accounting.
1‑3 years of experience in event coordination.
Knowledge of financial and accounting concepts, adhering to policies and procedures.
Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
Solid communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with all levels of staff verbally and in writing.
Solid organizational skills and ability to multi‑task with demanding timeframes.
Working knowledge of common organization‑specific and other computer application programs.
Ability to use discretion and maintain confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's Degree.
Familiarity with UCSB policies and procedures related to accounting, budgets, payroll, procurement, and Academic Personnel.
Broad knowledge of UCSB financial applications such as Gateway, Concur, UCPath, Kronos, Expresso Financial, Data Warehouse, online travel, etc.
Broad knowledge of UCSB Academic Personnel applications such as UC Recruit and AP Folio.
Special Conditions of Employment
Occasional weekend and evening work hours.
Satisfactory criminal history background check.
UCSB is a tobacco‑free environment.
Misconduct Disclosure Requirement As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.
Equal Employment Opportunity The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.
Reasonable Accommodations The University of California endeavors to make https://jobs.ucsb.edu accessible to any and all users. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact Katherine Abad in Human Resources at 805‑893‑4664 or email katherine.abad@hr.ucsb.edu. This contact information is for accommodation requests only and cannot be used to inquire about the status of applications.
Privacy Notification Statement Privacy Notification Statement and Notice of Availability of the UCSB Annual Security and Fire Safety Report Disclosures.
Application Status If you would like to check the status of your application, please log into the Candidate Gateway where you applied and click on 'my activities'.
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