Unit Business Officer

Position Summary

At the University at Buffalo, the Unit Business Officer (UBO) for the Vice President for Research and Economic Development (VPRED), serves as the Vice Presidents strategic partner providing leadership over budget and financial management, staffing, business operations, and stewardship within the unit. The UBO develops and executes strategies that align with the Vice Presidents and Universitys goals, and supports decision making and problem resolution.

Strategic business partner for budget and financial management. In this role, the UBO serves as the budgeting administrator for the unit, responsible for advancing financial and operational strategies; reporting, interpreting, and communicating accurate financial results; establishing and monitoring compliance with operational and capital budgets; serving as the primary risk manager and financial advisor for the unit; overseeing the implementation and effectiveness of financial, information, and other control systems; ensuring compliance with contractual financial obligations; integrating and implementing financial strategies into organizational initiatives; and forecasting future revenue and expenditures to minimize financial risks.
VPRED Centers and Institutes leader, working with all VPRED unit heads on strategy, goal-setting, and day-to-day operations, as needed. Work with subject matter experts in VPRED Research Information Systems to oversee information systems procurement and management.
Strategic business partner for HR, facilities, and business operations. In this role, the UBO is responsible for planning and influencing HR activities related to the unit including workforce planning, recruiting new talent, performance management, and development of employees and teams. The UBO provides leadership and strategic direction for business operations and operational excellence initiatives for the unit, while also overseeing space coordination and management.
Key member of the Vice Presidents senior management team. In this role, the UBO works to support the Vice Presidents initiatives and plans, participates in strategic thinking and long-term planning initiatives, and interacts with the Universitys centralized services to ensure unit policies and practices are aligned with the Universitys vision.
The UBO provides high-level strategic and operational counsel to the Vice President and is a colleague in whom they have the utmost confidence.

VPRED advances the universitys scholarly and economic enterprises by nurturing research endeavors and entrepreneurial pursuits within the institution and community, furthering UBs ambition to be recognized among the Top 25 public research universities in the nation.

Minimum Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of faculty and staff and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential.

Successful candidates will have a bachelors degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution and 5 years progressively more complex managerial experience.
Demonstrated experience leading change, designing business systems and processes, and engaging employees and customers in these activities is required.

Key attributes include accountability and judgment, communication, collaboration, leadership, and strategic thinking. The highest standards for personal and professional excellence and unquestionable integrity are required.

Preferred Qualifications

A masters degree and/or CPA.
Ability to communicate effectively with a variety of audiences in both small and large group settings.
Ability to exercise a high degree of initiative, sound judgement, discretion, and decision-making skills.
Ability to solve management issues and direct numerous and varied operations simultaneously.
Ability to set and maintain high standards of performance, hold people accountable for achieving deliverable metrics, encourage team participation, and motivate others through a shared vision.

Salary Range
Competitive

Department: Research and Economic Development

Posting Link: https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/60049

University at Buffalo

Buffalo, NY, USA

"Unit Business Officer"

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