Senior Business Officer, College of Arts and Sciences Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to more than 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 340,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. The University's overall regional economic impact exceeds $10.6 billion, paving the way for the future of Cincinnati. Job Overview The College of Arts and Sciences seeks a highly capable senior financial leader to help achieve the college's strategic goals and ensure sustainability. The Senior Business Officer will report to the Dean and serve on the executive team. This leader will be integral to college decision making and continuous process improvements. An ideal candidate will have strengths in strategic planning, analytical modeling, staff management, and leadership. Principally responsible for long-range financial planning, as well as overseeing the day-to-day financial operation of UC's largest college. Essential Functions Responsible for long-range financial and strategic planning as well as overseeing the day-to-day business operations. Formulate budget and monitor expenditures in accordance with university rules, and federal and state regulations. Responsible for the management of complex budgets. Responsible for the management and oversight of both general funds and development funds. May be responsible for managing grant funding. Advise college/unit leadership and other leaders in the university on financial and administrative matters. Ensure effective operation of the school/unit's finances and administrative operations in order to achieve objectives. Responsible for ensuring the college/unit is following appropriate spending, contracting and reconciliation protocols including compliance with university guidelines. Provide regular budget and expense reports for each area within the college/unit including providing support for members of the leadership team in reviewing in interpreting the reports. Manage Human Resources function to ensure that the college/unit has a workforce including oversight of organizational development, position planning, recruitment and hiring, training and staff development, and evaluation. Provide oversight for performance management and escalated employee relation cases. Primary operations officer for college/unit, assuming responsibility of space planning, renovations, liaison on maintenance and housekeeping. May manage technology strategies and operations for the college/unit including desktop support staff and operations. May provide general oversight for other administrative and business units. Evaluate operational activities to ensure compliance and make recommendations. Manage and direct special projects on behalf of the Dean/unit Vice President or Vice Provost. Serve as liaison with internal and external constituents. May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.). Perform related duties based on departmental need. Required Education Bachelor's Degree must be in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field. Required Experience Seven (7) years