Head of Business and Facilities (ADMIN SUPV 2)

Job Summary Under the general direction of the Executive Director for Finance and Administration and with a high degree of independence and autonomy on a day‑to‑day basis, oversee the Library's business office and facilities activities. Provide leadership and management for general ledger accounting, purchasing, and travel. Primary finance manager and compliance officer for all financial activity. Initiate and oversee process improvement projects and ensure communication and training to all library personnel regarding business operations. Oversee library facilities operations and coordinate facilities projects. Provide daily operational management of the Library's business office, including direct supervision of finance, facilities and administrative staff to assure accountability and stewardship of departmental resources in compliance with departmental goals and objectives. Apply by August 5, 2026. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience or training. Experience managing business services, accounting activity, and establishing internal controls in a multi‑fund source, public service environment. Professional level of administrative and analytical experience overseeing business activities for finance including purchasing, travel and entertainment, and payroll. Experience in planning, implementing, and communicating process improvements to enhance work processes and systems, and to ensure compliance and internal controls. Experience in personnel management including staffing resource assessment, recruitment, training and development, work assignment, supervision, team building, performance evaluation, corrective/disciplinary action, and conflict resolution. Experience providing leadership and decision making to solve problems and to evaluate business needs and critical thinking and problem‑solving skills to analyze complex data and develop meaningful solutions to specific problems. Experience maintaining confidentiality of personnel, payroll, or other sensitive issues and exercising discretion in dealing with controversial or potentially sensitive topics. Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and accounting policies and procedures in a multi‑fund source environment. Skills working with complex spreadsheets, databases, and web‑based accounting and information systems. Preferred Qualifications Lean Six Sigma green belt. Bachelor's or higher degree in finance, accounting, business administration or related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Experience working with physical space/assets (equipment and furniture, space utilization, facilities maintenance, and mailroom services), and experience managing/overseeing business operations support functions (centralized administrative assistance, calendaring/scheduling, event logistics). Interpersonal and communication skills, including customer service skills and ability to deliver training, to effectively communicate and interact across the organization at all levels to communicate complex information, ideas, and issues, and ensure compliance with UCD policy and procedures. Knowledge of UCD procedures and systems (Aggie Enterprise, Pre Purchasing (OPP), Cognos, AggieExpense, UCPath, TRS, FacilitiesLink, AggieFacilities, etc.). Key Responsibilities 40% – Financial Administration and Management 30% – Supervision and Leadership 30% – Manage Business Services and Processes Department Overview The UC Davis Library is a hybrid digital and physical work environment that values collegiality, respect for one another, and ongoing personal and professional development. The physical facilities of the library comprise the Peter J. Shields Library in Davis and the Blaisdell Medical Library at the UC Davis Health campus in Sacramento.

POSITION INFORMATION

Salary or Pay Range: $85,500.00 – $157,300.00/Annual Salary Frequency: Annual Salary Grade: 23 UC Job Title: ADMIN SUPV 2 UC Job Code: 007375 Number of Positions: 1 Appointment Type: Career Percentage of Time: 100% Shift (Work Schedule): 8am-5pm M-F Location: Davis, CA Union Representation: No Benefits Eligible: Yes This position is hybrid (mix of on‑site and remote work) Benefits High quality and low‑cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources On‑site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here Physical Demands Standing – Occasional up to 3 Hours Walking – Occasional up to 3 Hours Sitting – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Lifting/Carrying 0-25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 Hours Lifting/Carrying 26-50 lbs – Never 0 Hours Lifting/Carrying over 50 lbs – Never 0 Hours Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs – Occasional up to 3 Hours Pushing/Pulling 26-50 lbs – Never 0 Hours Pushing/Pulling over 50 lbs – Never 0 Hours Bending/Stooping – Occasional up to 3 Hours Squatting/Kneeling – Occasional up to 3 Hours Twisting – Occasional up to 3 Hours Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) – Never 0 Hours Reaching overhead – Occasional up to 3 Hours Keyboard use/repetitive motion – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Environmental Demands Chemicals, dust, gases, or fumes – Never 0 Hours Loud noise levels – Never 0 Hours Marked changes in humidity or temperature – Never 0 Hours Microwave/Radiation – Never 0 Hours Operating motor vehicles and/or equipment – Never 0 Hours Extreme temperatures – Never 0 Hours Uneven surfaces or elevations – Never 0 Hours Mental Demands Sustained attention and concentration – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Complex problem solving/reasoning – Occasional up to 3 Hours Ability to organize & prioritize – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Communication skills – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Numerical skills – Occasional up to 3 Hours Constant interaction – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Customer/Patient Contact – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Multiple Concurrent Tasks – Frequent 3 to 6 Hours Work Environment UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space. Work at computer for extended periods of time (6-8 hours per day); maintain a work schedule during core business hours; limited vacation usage during peak workload periods. Some flexibility to work a hybrid onsite/remote schedule based on operational needs. Special Requirements This is a critical position, as defined by UC Policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon clearing a criminal background check(s) and may include drug screening, medical evaluation clearance and functional capacity assessment. The duties or functions of this position include the handling of cash (or cash equivalents). N/A 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 allegations 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. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Davis