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Academic Business Officer
Physics
Summary of Job Details
The Physics Academic Business Officer (ABO) provides a high level of independent leadership in the management of a broad range of complex operations including budget, teaching, academic and staff personnel issues, building and facilities, outreach, development, and support services. Responsible for short- and long-term financial, space, development and staffing planning. Duties are performed with a high level of initiative, analysis, creativity, objectivity and discretion. Decisions made by the ABO affect a broad range of constituents. Is responsible for the direct supervision of 11 independent administrative and service units: Academic Personnel, Contracts & Grants, Financial, Staff Personnel, Computer Services, Machine Shop, Storeroom, Procurement, Student Affairs, Instructional Support and Development. Provides indirect supervision of staff supported by various research groups, acting as a policy resource to faculty PIs and supervisors. Is directly responsible for management and coordination of all support services (including three separate recharge operations) and systems to provide faculty, staff and students with an appropriate working environment, and to enhance the efficiency of those systems to benefit the instructional and research activities of the Department. In addition to the College of L&S, the ABO interfaces with several research and allied units and centers, (e.g., KITP,CNSI, CPOS, , MRL, ITST, College of Engineering, College of Creative Studies, etc) providing coordination related to short-and long-term financial, personnel and building operation issues. Interprets externally regulated policies, establishing and implementing departmental procedures to assure compliance. Following general guidelines established by Department development plans, independently plans, coordinates, implements and manages the evolution of support services, information systems, staffing levels and physical plant/facilities to satisfy near-and long-term requirements and goals of the Department. Has an active role in department fundraising and campus outreach programs. Participates in continuing education, training and development in all areas of responsibility.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
High level of analytic ability.
Conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others as well as be able to develop and maintain high standards of customer service.
Through knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll.
Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory conviction history background check
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
Must be able to commute to the UCSB campus on a regular basis and be available off-hours if needed to address emergency situations.
Days/Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pm
UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.
For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20.
For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination.
Application review begins 9/11/24
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #72223
Vacancy caducado!