"Chief Business Officer, College of Pharmacy"

Job Description

Posting Number: SF02019

Position Type: Professional Staff

Union: Non-Union Non-Classified Staff

Pay Grade Level: Grade Level: 16

Pay Grade Range: Anticipated hiring range up to approximately $132,500.

Department: Dean Pharmacy

Campus Location:

Job Description Summary:

The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 14, 2025. Applications received after June 14, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Assist and advise the Dean and College of Pharmacy 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 a new budget 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 Pharmacy leadership.

Duties and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

As lead financial and administrative officer, have responsibility for all aspects of the college's administrative, academic, and research support programs.

Serve as Pharmacy's subject matter expert on the College of Pharmacy's budget, recommending strategies for maximizing both short- and long-term resources.

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

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

Coordinate, monitor, and streamline the annual Pharmacy 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 Pharmacy 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 Pharmacy's 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 Pharmacy 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, VP of Human Resources, CIO, and VP for Research and Economic Development.

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

Assist the Dean in developing Pharmacy's 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 Pharmacy. 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 Pharmacy leadership to develop a five-year business plan.

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

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.)