Business Officer
Department of Music
Summary of Job Details
Under the general direction of the Department Chair, the Business Officer is responsible for the full range of management functions for the two separate functions of the department: academic program administration and production. Management responsibilities encompass academic administration and support services, production and events unit management, purchasing and financial management and oversight, contract and grant administration, gift/donation management and oversight, payroll, personnel and facilities management, space management, and safety programs. Develops and implements operating policies and procedures as they relate to the overall departmental goals and objectives. Interprets policy for the Chair of the Department of Music, and for departmental committee members. Serves as Chair's liaison to other campus academic and administrative units. Supervises seven career staff, and indirectly supervises one additional career staff.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
4-6 years demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience.
4-6 years of experience with financial management, analysis, budgeting and reporting for various funds related to instruction, programming, operations, gifts, endowments, and grants.
4-6 years of experience working in a diverse academic setting.
4-6 years of proven success in managing and meeting many competing deadlines.
Considerable initiative, independence, judgment, and problem-solving abilities.
Excellent, and highly developed oral and written communication skills.
Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality.
Must be detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.
Special Conditions of Employment
Satisfactory conviction history background check.
UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment.
Days/Hours: M-F; 8:00am - 5:00pm, occasional nights and weekends
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application review begins 3/1/24
Apply online at https://jobs.ucsb.edu
Job #65013
