Business Manager - Laboratory Aggregate Economics and Finance; LAEF

Job Details

Job : 82015

Location: UCSB Campus

Position Number:

Payroll

Title:

ADMIN OFCR 2 CX (004263)

Job Code: 004263

Open Date: 10/22/2025

Application Review Begins: 11/06/2025

Department: MACRO (MACROECONOMICS INSTITUTE)

Percentage of Time: 100%

Union: CX

Appointment Type: Staff:
Career

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Personnel Program: PSS

Salary Grade: STEPS

Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $31.00 to $35.95/hour. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full salary range for this position is $31.00 to $50.78/hour.

Work Location: North Hall - 2112

Working Days and

Hours:

M-F, 8am-5pm

Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

Remote/Hybrid Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

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.

• 50% Operations Management: Manages, plans, and administers a broad range of administrative operations for LAEF. Administrative operations include budgetary financial management, program management, event management, IT, space planning/facilities, and development/fundraising. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial/resource plans in addition to a wide range of topics. Develops and recommends long‑ and short‑term operational goals. Performs varied and complex research to support the program and financial management recommendations and feasibility analyses.
  
  Develops internal policies and procedures to ensure appropriate internal controls and safeguarding of university assets. Advises on and interprets policies pertaining to business and finance, personnel, and campus policies. Prepares reports and documents for the Director's signature. Represents LAEF operations to the campus community, university committees, and external international academic community. Serves as the business officer for LAEF with central campus offices.
  
  Provides oversight, decision‑making and guidance to the development of the website to inform the public and visitors. Oversees IT support for LAEF. Supervises temporary, part‑time and/or student employees.
• 40% Program Planning: 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 hosted at on‑site and off‑site non‑UC facilities. Manages logistical, policy, legal, and risk issues in planning workshops and conferences/symposia. Negotiates with vendors and/or campus services for logistical arrangements and risk management. Negotiates financial agreements for visiting researchers.
  
  Prepares cost‑sharing budgets and related materials for off‑site hosted programs. Accountable for fiscal outcomes of programs. Conducts periodic program assessments. Oversees the compilation, contributions, and production and publication of the proceedings of the conferences to the larger academic world, representing both LAEF and UCSB to the international academic…