Business Manager - Laboratory for Aggregate Economics and Finance (LAEF)

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Position Number : 40077336

Payroll Title : ADMIN OFCR 2 CX (004263)

Job Code : 004263

Job Open Date : 10 / 22 / 2025

Application Review Begins : 11 / 06 / 2025

Department Code (Name) : MACR (MACROECONOMICS INSTITUTE)

Percentage of Time : 100%

Union Code (Name) : CX

Employee Class (Appointment Type) : Staff : Career

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Classified Indicator Description (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

Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement, if applicable : Hybrid (Both UC & Non-UC locations)

Special Instructions :

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

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

Department Marketing Statement :

The Laboratory for Aggregate Economics and Finance (LAEF) was established in July 2005 to address important questions on growth and fluctuations in national, or aggregate, economies. Professor Finn Kydland, Jeffrey Henley Professor of Economics and Nobel Laureate, directs the institute, in conjunction with an advisory board comprised of leading international macroeconomists. LAEF programs foster collaboration and communication across the discipline of Macroeconomics, engaging and inviting top scholars to collaborate on selected topics pioneering new research in the discipline of Macroeconomics.

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Brief Summary of Job Duties :

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.

Qualifications :

Required Qualifications :

• 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 Qualifications :

Special Conditions of Employment :

Satisfactory criminal history background check

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement :

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegation or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

"Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC's policies addressing some forms of misconduct :

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