Oversees all administrative functions of the School of Science & Engineering (SSE), including fiscal management, budget, space and facility management, informational technology, human resources, marketing, communications, events and business affairs of SSE. 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, with a strong commitment to increasing enrollments in online and professional programs, the CBO will play a key leadership role in developing a strategic vision, developing a fundraising structure, aligning resources and developing strategic budgetary planning in line with the vision of the Dean of the School of Science & Engineering. The CBO also manages an inventory of buildings and space under SSE control, and serves as a liaison between areas and programs, the Dean, and University’s Facilities Management to maintain and improve the usage and environmental sustainability of space in SSE. Working in collaboration with University IT, the CBO oversees Information Technology in the School of Science & Engineering. Finally, working alongside the five associate and senior associate deans, and reporting directly to the Dean, manages reporting chains and human resources issues, represents SSE on financial matters and business operations, and coordinates with other units campus-wide, including university upper administration.

Minimum Education

• Graduate Degree
• Twelve years of strategic and operational business leadership and management experience, either 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 management within private or public organizations.