Job Summary

Reporting to the Executive Director of Moss Landing Marine Laboratories, the Senior Manager of Business and Operations provides high-level oversight of budgets, personnel, and operations across multiple funding sources, including state, research foundation, and auxiliary funds. The role works closely with the College of Science and SJSU main campus partners to optimize resources and support strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage MLML budgets across multiple funding sources
• Conduct financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting
• Ensure compliance with CSU and SJSU financial policies
• Manage daily operations to support faculty, staff, and students
• Improve workflows and implement process improvements
• Coordinate facilities, space utilization, and special events
• Supervise staff and manage personnel processes
• Lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management
• Serve as liaison with University Personnel and foundations

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse community of faculty, staff, students, and external stakeholders
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical concepts, reports, and legal documents
• Ability to think strategically and support the MLML Executive Director in recommending policy or procedural decisions
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to develop, recommend, and implement improvements to fiscal and personnel processes
• Ability to maintain relationships with customers, solicit feedback, and improve services and workflow efficiency
• Ability to prepare and present analysis of budget, enrollment, planning, and related data
• Ability to initiate and implement plans to solve problems in complex situations with limited standardization
• Ability to work cooperatively as a member of the MLML management team with Dean's office leadership to achieve agreed upon goals and objectives
• Ability to recommend initiatives and changes to improve quality and services for MLML and the college
• Ability to develop, communicate, and maintain guidelines and procedures to support the functions of MLML and the college, while operating as part of a team
• Ability to think strategically and support leadership in policy and procedural decisions
• Ability to train staff on processes related to budget, personnel, facilities, and operations
• Ability to prepare reports, track progress, and ensure accuracy and timeliness of operations
• Ability to document financial reporting policies and procedures
• Ability to plan trainings and monitor staff performance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Three (3) years of manager experience
• Experience with Google Suite and Microsoft Office Suite
• Four (4) years of budget experience including budget projections and analysis

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-Baccalaureate
• Five (5) years of manager experience
• Experience with SJSU financial systems or similar (PeopleSoft, data warehouse, CHRS, etc.)

Compensation

Classification: Administrator II
Anticipated Hiring Range: $8,500/month - $9,000/month
CSU Salary Range: $5,053/month - $16,221/month

The final hiring salary will be commensurate with experience.

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary .

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: May 4, 2026 through May 25, 2026. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
[email protected]
408-924-2252

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The CSU strongly recommends that all individuals who access any in-person program or activity (on- or off-campus) operated or controlled by the University follow COVID-19 vaccine recommendations adopted by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) applicable to their age, medical condition, and other relevant indications and comply with other safety measures established by each campus. The system wide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to [email protected] .