UC Santa Barbara · 3 months ago
Business Manager - Laboratory for Aggregate Economics and Finance (LAEF)
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry, Mid Level
$31/hr - $35.95/hr
1+ years expUC Santa Barbara is a vibrant institution that focuses on important questions in national economies through its Laboratory for Aggregate Economics and Finance (LAEF). The Business Manager will oversee administrative operations, manage budgets, and support research programs, workshops, and conferences while serving as the primary business representative for LAEF.
Responsibilities
Manages, plans, and administers a broad range of administrative operations for LAEF
Performs short- and long-term planning for LAEF programs
Plans, implements, and establishes policy and procedural framework for high-profile international research workshops and conferences/symposia
Negotiates with vendors and/or campus services for logistical arrangements and risk management
Prepares cost-sharing budgets and related materials for off-site hosted programs
Conducts periodic program assessments
Develops LAEF framework for private gift support to fund the on-going operation of the institute
Serves as the liaison for major gift prospects in accordance with development of private gift support vis-a-vis LAEF
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
1-3 years Relevant experience in business administration, finance, and/or management
1-3 years Financial administration experience, including fund accounting
1-3 years Experience in event coordination
Knowledge of financial and accounting concepts, adhering to policies and procedure
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
Preferred 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
Benefits
Full Benefits
Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards.
Company
UC Santa Barbara
UC Santa Barbara is consistently recognized for excellence across broad fields of study.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Dominique Mihaljevic
Co-Founder & President of Association of Multi-Ethnic Persons
Tama Takahashi
Co-founder
Recent News
2025-05-08
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