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Department Summary :

The UCLA Department of Physics and Astronomy offers a rewarding environment to pursue higher education and topical research.

Members of the department carry out active research programs that garner widespread international recognition. Doctoral students can participate in a variety of research projects.

The Department supports education at levels ranging from introductory freshman seminars to advanced graduate courses. The incumbent is to collaborate efficiently with all levels of staff and academic researchers and faculty.

Position Summary :

The Department of Physics & Astronomy is in search of a Business Manager to support the Jason Petta research group in a variety of administrative areas.

This is a full-time carer position eligible for full benefits. The incumbent will collaborate with faculty, staff and students as well as other business partners across UCLA.

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Salary & Compensation :

UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations.

Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit to discover benefits that start on day one, and to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications :

Team support in working with large teams, effectively dealing with a range of challenges and personalities, while maintaining a high degree of professionalism. (Required)

Thorough knowledge of University rules, regulations, policies and procedures for budget, accounting, fund management and personnel management. (Preferred)

Highly skilled in synthesizing and conveying complex information through written and verbal communication. (Required)

Skilled in developing complex budgets, forecasting financial projections and conducting comprehensive analyses of revenue and expenditures including but not limited to appropriations and endowments. (Required)

Demonstrated autonomy in project and task management. (Required)

Demonstrated skill in setting priorities which reflect varying levels of importance of multiple work assignments and the ability to handle competing deadlines and multiple responsibilities. (Required)

Ability to use discretion, diplomacy and maintain confidentiality. (Required)

Interpersonal skills to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with supervisor, co-workers, staff, faculty, students, other campus departments and vendors. (Required)

Knowledge of administrative operational activities including event planning, fundraising, risk management, content design, accounting, payroll, contracts and grants. (Required)

Demonstrate excellent judgment with short-and long-term strategic planning, analysis, problem solving and customer service. (Required)

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Education, Licenses, Certifications, & Professional Affiliations :

Bachelor's Degree in business, finance, management, physical sciences, or engineering is preferred; and / or equivalent experience. (Required)

Special Conditions of Employment :

Background Check : Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Live Scan Background Check : A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.

E-Verify Check : The position is funded by federal contracts / subcontracts requiring UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate(s) must pass the E-Verify check.

5% There is the potential for work to occasionally take place at off campus locations. Examples include organizing a conference at an off-campus facility or organizing a group outing.

Complete Position Description :

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