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Posting Number SF01768 Job Title Chief Business Officer, College of Health Sciences Position Number 109477 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 16 Pay Grade Range Anticipated Hiring Range = Up to $125,000 Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent Department Information

Department Dean Health Sciences Contact(s) Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)

Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by May 10, 2024. Applications received after May 10, 2024, may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs, but are not guaranteed full consideration.

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BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist and advise the Dean and College of Health Sciences leadership team on all matters of administration, personnel, finance, business management, facilities, strategic planning, initiatives, research, and policies. Develop strategies and recommendations around maximizing resources within an incentive-based budget (IBB) environment. Play an integral role in the development of the Dean’s long-range goals and objectives. Serve as a strategic thought partner and member of Health Sciences leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As lead financial and administrative officer, have responsibility for all aspects of Health Sciences administrative and research support programs.

Serve as Health Sciences’ subject matter expert on the IBB model, recommending strategies for maximizing both short- and long-term resources.

Develop innovative and entrepreneurial strategies to identify areas of growth and efficiency for Health Sciences. Review and approve financial strategy and plans related to proposed academic, online, and research programs.

Serve as primary advisor to Dean on financial health of Health Sciences, developing recommendations based on evaluation of market and internal data across all funding sources.

Coordinate, monitor, and streamline the annual Health Sciences budget process, including external funding sources, as applicable. Ensure accuracy in budget preparation and compliance with prescribed federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures, as applicable.

Provide ad-hoc analyses, reports, and statistics to Health Sciences leadership related to financial and administrative matters as requested.

Manage the allocation of the Dean’s multi-faceted resources and be ultimately responsible for the successful organization and administration of Health Sciences’ complex fiscal and human resource activities.

Provide short- and long-term forecasting, identifying areas of concern, and recommending actions to alleviate potential adverse issues. Provide recommendations to be used in final decision-making.

Supervise and manage non-academic Health Sciences personnel and their activities related to finance, facilities, human resources, information technology, and research support, and serve as primary liaison to the AVP for Facilities, AVP for Human Resources, CIO, and VP for Research and Economic Development to address and resolve interdepartmental concerns.

Advise and assist Department Chairs, Health Sciences administrators, faculty, and specialists in a variety of matters pertaining to their human resource, fiscal, and administrative affairs.

Assist the Dean in developing Health Sciences’ strategy and direction, such as strategic plan development.

Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of strategies, plans, policy, and procedures.

Evaluate financial and operational performance of programs, centers, institutes, and other strategic ventures within Health Sciences. Partner with central offices to remediate issues as identified.

Responsible for financial oversight including pro forma analysis, project costing, contract administration, compliance, and execution. Work with Health Sciences leadership to develop a five-year business plan.

Assist in developing a staff structure and culture that is responsive to the needs of Health Sciences and university communities and reflects the professional principles of Health Sciences.

Participate on various university committees and provide related budgetary, analytical, and technical support.

Represent the Dean on financial and administrative matters as requested.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform additional duties as required, including the duties of other staff positions in the office.

LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:

Personal computers and printers; mainframes; word processing; database management and spreadsheet software; Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, Banner.)

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ALL REQUIREMENTS ARE SUBJECT TO POSSIBLE MODIFICATION TO REASONABLY ACCOMMODATE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES.

Required Qualifications REQUIRED:

1. Master’s degree in finance, management, public administration, business administration, or related field with a minimum five years of demonstrated professional experience in financial management in a complex organization (including, but not limited to, tracking and analyzing revenue and expenditure budgets and actual data), OR a Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, public administration, business administration, or other field with a minimum seven years of demonstrated professional experience in financial management in a complex organization (including, but not limited to, tracking and analyzing revenue and expenditure budgets and actual data).

2. Demonstrated experience with personal computers, including spreadsheet applications.

3. Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functions, such as pivot tables, v-lookups, and macro development.

4. Demonstrated technical ability to react to complex ad hoc requests.

5. Demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise reports on a timely basis.

6. Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.

7. Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.

8. Demonstrated ability to work independently.

9. Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented.

10. Demonstrated presentation skills.

11. Demonstrated ability to be flexible.

12. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work setting.

13. Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.

14. Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the development of complex financial models.

15. Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to resource management.

16. Demonstrated experience with enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, Banner) including using the student, human resources, finance, and grant modules.

17. Demonstrated supervisory experience.

18. Demonstrated ability to be a strategic thought-partner to senior levels of leadership.

Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions. Posting Date 04/26/2024 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:
(#1) Cover letter.
(#2) Resume.
(#3) “Other Document-References” – the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).

Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/13196 Applicant Documents Required Documents Cover Letter/Letter of Application Resume Other Document - References Optional Documents Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a Master’s degree in finance, management, public administration, business administration, or related field with a minimum five years of demonstrated professional experience in financial management in a complex organization (including, but not limited to, tracking and analyzing revenue and expenditure budgets and actual data), OR a Bachelor’s degree in finance, management, public administration, business administration, or other field with a minimum seven years of demonstrated professional experience in financial management in a complex organization (including, but not limited to, tracking and analyzing revenue and expenditure budgets and actual data)? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience with personal computers, including spreadsheet applications? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functions, such as pivot tables, v-lookups, and macro development? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated technical ability to react to complex ad hoc requests? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise reports on a timely basis? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work independently? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated presentation skills? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to be flexible? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work setting? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the development of complex financial models? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to resource management? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated experience with enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, Banner) including using the student, human resources, finance, and grant modules? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated supervisory experience? Yes No * Do you have demonstrated ability to be a strategic thought-partner to senior levels of leadership? Yes No How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other