Assistant Department Business Office - 140399

Assistant Department Business Office

Reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), the Assistant Department Business Officer (ADBO) serves in a key leadership role contributing to the effective and efficient administration of the Biology Section's Business Office operations. In collaboration with the Chief Administrative Officer and the Biology Fiscal Manager, this position develops, coordinates, implements, and evaluates operations to ensure performance is consistent with the goals and objectives of the Biology Section. Functional responsibilities include sponsored research administration (pre-award and post-award), academic and staff personnel administration, facilities and space management, and general departmental operations. The position provides analysis and recommendations to support effective decision-making, resource management, and short- and long-range planning.

This position will manage, plan, and administer a range of administrative operations (human resources, academic personnel, and space and facilities) for the Marine Biology Research Division, Center for Marine Biotechnology and Biomedicine, and Integrative Oceanography. The position will directly supervise staff performing Fiscal, Academic Personnel, Human Resources, and Space and Facilities Functions. The position serves as a representative and a liaison between the Section Head, Division Directors, Director's Office, faculty, and administrative staff. In the CAO's absence, the position serves as a key resource for operational matters and provides guidance on complex fiscal, personnel, space, and administrative policies and procedures.