The Division of Finance, Operations, and Administration includes a broad and diverse set of operational units whose team members work daily to support the mission of UC Santa Cruz. Units in FOA foster a diverse, safe, sustainable, innovative and customer-centered environment through exceptional service.
FOA is made up of eight units:
- Budget Analysis and Planning
- Financial Affairs
- Physical Planning, Development & Operations
- Police Department
- Risk & Safety Services
- Staff Human Resources
- Sustainability Office
- UCSC Arboretum and Botanic Garden
The units provide a wide range of services, including accounts payable, payroll, business services, budget planning, data management, capital planning, design & construction, building and grounds maintenance, space management, transportation and parking, University Police, talent acquisition, employee benefit, labor relations, decarbonization, food systems, botanical stewardship and horticulture, zero waste and more.