| FT Position Code |
S6103 |
| Position Class Title |
Chief Academic Business Officer |
| Position Description |
The Chief Business Officer (CBO) for the Office of the provost is the senior-most financial officer in the Office Of the Provost (including the offices of the vice provosts, the Dean of Students and the Graduate School), and provides strategic oversight of the division's financial, operational, and administrative functions. Reporting directly to the Provost, the CBO partners with academic and administrative leaders to advance the institution's mission through effective resource management, operational excellence, and strategic planning. The CBO develops and implements financial strategies that support academic priorities, ensures responsible stewardship of institutional resources, and leads business operations across the provost's portfolio. The position serves as a trusted advisor to the Provost on matters related to budgeting, financial planning, organizational effectiveness, risk management, and operational performance. This position will work with the Executive Director for Academic Finance and oversee other fiscal personnel in the Office of the Provost. In addition, the CBO will collaborate with the Office of Senior Vice President for Administration & Finance/Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation (OVPRI) and the academic colleges to ensure that resources the academic mission Of the university are expended in a manner that supports strategic goals as to instruction, research and creative activities, and outreach and engagement. |
| Essential Job Functions |
Strategic Leadership Serve as the principal advisor to the provost on financial, operational, and administrative matters. Ensure budgets residing within the Office of the Provost are managed in a sustainable fashion and utilized to maximum benefit. Working with CFO and OVPRI, develop long-range financial and operational strategies aligned with institutional and academic priorities. Evaluate emerging opportunities, financial risks, and operational challenges, recommending solutions that support the university's mission. Represent the Office of the Provost on institutional committees and cross-functional initiatives. Ensure that the management Of faculty vacancies is consistent with institutional needs and priorities as they relate to teaching and scholarship. Financial Management Direct development and administration of the Provost's operating budgets, and lead annual budget planning. Monitor revenues, expenditures, and financial performance across the Provost's divisions. Identify opportunities for operational efficiencies, growth and cost savings while maintaining service excellence. Maximize the efficient use and impact of university resources supporting graduate and undergraduate education, with the goal Of supporting enrollment goals and fostering student success. Business Operations Establish and improve business processes, internal controls, and administrative procedures for units reporting to the Office of the Provost. Lead process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and enhance customer service. Coordinate administrative support functions, |
| Qualifications |
Master's required. Six years progressively responsible related experience. Additional education may substitute for experience on a year for year basis. |
| FLSA |
Exempt |
| Employee Class |
E1 |
| EEO |
10 - Executive/Admin and managerial |
| ORP Eligible |
No |
