Business Services Assistant
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT UC SANTA CRUZ
Under the general supervision of the Associate Director of Business and Administration, the Business Services Assistant, incumbent supports a variety of procurement, financial and administrative activities for UC Observatories.
Initial Review Date: 01/08/2024
Lick Observatory Public Education Manager
THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED AT THE UC SANTA CRUZ MAIN CAMPUS, SILICON VALLEY CAMPUS (SANTA CLARA, CA) OR LICK OBSERVATORY (MOUNT HAMILTON, CA)
Under general direction of the UC Observatories Deputy Director, the Lick Observatory Public Education Manager directs public education activities at Lick Observatory on Mt. Hamilton, and at Bay Area K-12 schools, community events, and science centers. The incumbent oversees current outreach activities and develops new ways of engaging the community.
Initial Review Date: 12/07/2023
Lick Observatory Program and Event Coordinator
THIS POSITION CAN BE BASED AT THE UC SANTA CRUZ MAIN CAMPUS, SILICON VALLEY CAMPUS (SANTA CLARA, CA) OR LICK OBSERVATORY (MOUNT HAMILTON, CA)
The Program and Event Coordinator will directly support two UCO leaders, and work closely with the array of people involved in Lick Observatory (LO) education, training, and community events. The Program and Event Coordinator supports the LO Public Education Manager in planning and executing events and functions, which include educational tours, field trips, workshops, meetings, lectures, private events, and viewing evenings at LO as well as at Bay Area schools and community events. The Program and Event Coordinator also supports the Director of LO College Partnerships in planning and executing events and programs at LO, as well as at Bay Area colleges, UC Santa Cruz campus, and other sites. The Program and Event Coordinator will also manage booking for small non-educational weddings, private events, and film crews held at LO.
Initial Review Date: 11/20/2023
Associate Director of Business and Administration
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT UC SANTA CRUZ
Reporting directly to the Director of the University of California Observatories, the Associate Director of Business and Administration serves as the chief of staff, performs management duties with little or no direction, advises the Director on all administrative and budgetary issues affecting the Observatories.
Under the general direction of the University of California Observatories Director, the Associate Director of Business and Administration is responsible for managing the administrative services and general operations of UC Observatories. The incumbent establishes operational objectives and work plans. The Associate Director of Business and Administration is responsible for managing, preparing, and administering budgets. The incumbent reviews and approves recommendations for functional programs, and supports development of multi-million dollar proposals to external funders. The Associate Director of Business and Administration monitors adherence to approved budget. The incumbent is involved in developing, modifying and executing organization policies that affect immediate operation(s) and may also have organization-wide effects.
Initial Review Date: 11/06/2023
Lick Observatory Principal Telescope Technician
THIS POSITION IS LOCATED AT LICK OBSERVATORY, MOUNT HAMILTON, CA
Under direction of the Lick Observatory Superintendent, the incumbent performs duties in support of astronomical research at the Lick Observatory, Mount Hamilton. The incumbent independently plans and executes a safe and efficient night program at the Shane Telescope to assist astronomers and/or researchers in accomplishing their goals. The incumbent independently operates the 120-inch Shane Telescope and all technical aspects of scientific observations, including electronic, electrical and mechanical problem solving. The incumbent also functions as an electronics technician performing assembly, installation, troubleshooting and repair of complex electronic instrumentation and equipment.
Initial Review Date: 10/23/2023