Chief Administration & Business Operations Officer
About The Position
The Chief Administration and Business Operations Officer (CABO) directs all facets and phases of financial and administrative operations at the Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science (Courant). The Chief Administration and Business Operations Officer directs the management of general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds; negotiates and directs collaborative agreements with other research institutions and research laboratories, collaborative agreements with community enterprises and representatives, and contracts for facility usage and employment services. The CABO identifies short and long-term goals and oversees the allocation of resources to meet priorities; controls all expenditures and statement of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity; develops, plans, and directs special projects which may include space renovations, space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, long-range plans, leasing of off-campus space and services; directs the rehabilitation, renovation, and management of grounds and facilities; negotiates and implements all human resources actions regarding hiring, terminations, salary, and disciplinary actions. The Chief Administration and Business Operations Officer directly reports to the Dean of Courant.
Requirements
- Master's Degree
- 7+ years in sponsored research administration, finance and/or human resources including supervisory experience
- Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills
- Proficiency with word processing, database and spreadsheet software
- Knowledge of laws, principles, rules and policies related to Human Resources, federally funded grants and contracts to universities
- Proficiency in various accounting, budget and finance principles
- High proficiency understanding, interpreting and development financial reports
- Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Responsibilities
- Directs all facets and phases of financial and administrative operations
- Directs the management of general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds
- Negotiates and directs collaborative agreements with other research institutions and research laboratories, collaborative agreements with community enterprises and representatives, and contracts for facility usage and employment services
- Identifies short and long-term goals and oversees the allocation of resources to meet priorities
- Controls all expenditures and statement of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity
- Develops, plans, and directs special projects which may include space renovations, space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, long-range plans, leasing of off-campus space and services
- Directs the rehabilitation, renovation, and management of grounds and facilities
- Negotiates and implements all human resources actions regarding hiring, terminations, salary, and disciplinary actions
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Executive
