Chief Business Officer, School of Science & Engineering

Chief Business Officer, School of Science & Engineering Oversees all administrative functions of the School of Science & Engineering (SSE), including fiscal management, budget, space and facility management, information technology, human resources, marketing, communications, events and business affairs. The Chief Business Officer (CBO) reports directly to the Dean and serves as a member of the senior leadership team of the School of Science & Engineering. With the goal of enhancing the research profile of the 12 departments and programs in the School of Science & Engineering and increasing enrollments in online and professional programs, the CBO will play a key leadership role in developing a strategic vision, fundraising structure, aligning resources, and developing strategic budgetary planning in line with the Dean’s vision. The CBO also manages an inventory of buildings and space under SSE control, serves as a liaison with the Dean, University Facilities Management, and University IT, and oversees information technology in the School. The CBO works with associate and senior associate deans to manage reporting chains, HR issues, represent SSE on financial matters, and coordinate with other university units.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proven leadership and management experience with resource allocation and personnel

Creative and broad thinker and collaborator, plus ability to develop short- and long-term strategic vision and communications, including a detailed work plan

Excellent negotiation, organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines

Ability to interact and communicate effectively and diplomatically with colleagues

Commitment to advancing the School’s goals of diversity and inclusion

Excellent group presentation, oral, and written communication skills

Spreadsheet and database software proficiency

Familiarity with enterprise software programs that support academic, administrative, and financial management

Ability to work with a matrix organizational reporting structure

Required Education and/or Experience

Graduate degree

Twelve years of strategic and operational business leadership and management experience in higher education, government, non-profit or corporate sector

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in a university or higher education setting

Master’s degree in business or finance

Experience managing other professionals

Appreciation for issues of space management and facilities

Five years of leadership and/or management in business contexts within private or public organizations

Seniority level

Executive

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Business Development and Sales

Industries

Higher Education

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