Academic Business Officer

Job Posting Details (External) Position Number: 40035756 Payroll Title: ADMIN MGR 2 (000548) Job Code: 0548 Job Open Date: 10/30/2026 Application Review Begins: 11/16/2026; open until filled. Department Code: PHYS (PHYSICS DEPT) Percentage of Time: 100% Union Code: 99 Employee Class: Staff: Career FLSA Status: Exempt Classified Indicator Description: MSP Salary Grade: Grade 27 Pay Rate/Range: The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $136,600 to $170,000/year. 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 $136,600 to $267,600/year. Work Location: Broida Hall – 3019 Working Days and Hours: M-F; 8am-5pm Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable: Hybrid may be considered Special Instructions: For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application. Department Marketing Statement: The Physics Department is widely regarded as one of the premier physics departments in the world. UCSB's Physics faculty include two Nobel Laureates, 16 memberships of the National Academies, and a host of award-winning faculty. UCSB’s relatively small Physics Department is now ranked among the top 10 graduate programs in the Nation. The complexity of the Department is represented by the provision of a broad set of support services: administrative, student affairs, extramural grant administration, staff support for instructional lecture and laboratory courses, outreach activities, computing services, a machine shop that supports student and faculty research, and a storeroom and purchasing staff that serve many campus departments. To learn more about our department, visit: www.physics.ucsb.edu Benefits of Belonging Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC Brief Summary of Job Duties: 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 ass…

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