Chief Business Officer

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Department Acad Prog / Student Aff (LCB) Position Title Administrator 1-Bud/Resrce Pln Job Title Chief Business Officer Appointment Type Professional Faculty Job Location Bend Benefits Eligible Full-Time, benefits eligible Remote or Hybrid option? Job Summary

Oregon State University Cascades is seeking a Chief Business Officer. This is a full-time 1.00 FTE, 12-month, professional faculty position.

The Chief Business Officer (CBO) at Oregon State University-Cascades has a critical role in steering the institution towards successful execution of the academic mission of the campus. The CBO will be a member of the senior leadership of the campus and work with the Chancellor and Dean and senior academic leaders on developing a strategic and financially sound business plan for delivering academic priorities. The role requires aligning operational and financial strategies with the university's growth objectives; assessing and managing risks; and developing strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and alliances to deliver on the academic mission. This position involves making strategic decisions that not only align with OSU's overall objectives for the campus but also guide the campus's sustainability strategies.

The CBO will have operational oversight of all business operations of the campus, working closely with senior leaders in finance and operations, and will be the point-of-contact for major functions led from the Corvallis campus such as human resources and information technology. The CBO will be responsible for cultivating a culture of adaptability, trust, flexibility, and openness to change in the business and operations staff.

The ideal Chief Business Officer will have a more extensive skill set and experiences than just finance or operations. The successful CBO will possess strong financial knowledge alongside leadership experience that ranges from strategic planning to financial strategy to day-to-day operations. They should exhibit flexibility, integrity, and ethics in their decision-making processes and have a solid interdepartmental perspective that enables effective collaboration across functions. Their strategic thinking, project planning, negotiation, and communication skills are essential for developing and executing business plans that align with the academic strategy.

OSU-Cascades, in Bend, Oregon, is a branch campus of Oregon State University. Established in 2001, the university currently enrolls more than 1,300 students in bachelor's and master's degree programs. The campus expanded to a four-year university in 2015 and opened its new campus in 2016. The campus master plan involves remediating 118 acres of a construction landfill and abandoned pumice mine to build a campus that will support 3,000 to 5,000 students. OSU-

Cascades is engaged in building a culturally diverse and community-centric educational environment on a campus with net zero energy, water, and waste goals.

Why OSU?

Working for Oregon State University is so much more than a job!

Oregon State University is a dynamic community of dreamers, doers, problem-solvers and change-makers. We don't wait for challenges to present themselves - we seek them out and take them on. We welcome students, faculty and staff from every background and perspective into a community where everyone feels seen and heard. We have deep-rooted mindfulness for the natural world and all who depend on it, and together, we apply knowledge, tools and skills to build a better future for all.

FACTS:

• Top 1.4% university in the world

• More research funding than all public universities in Oregon combined

• 1 of 3 land, sea, space and sun grant universities in the U.S.

• 2 campuses, 11 colleges, 12 experiment stations, and Extension programs in all 36 counties

• 7 cultural resource centers that offer education, celebration and belonging for everyone

• 100+ undergraduate degree programs, 80+ graduate degrees plus hundreds of minor options and certificates

• 35k+ students including more than 2.3k international students and 10k students of color

• 217k+ alumni worldwide

• For more interesting facts about OSU visit: https://oregonstate.edu/about

Locations:

Oregon State has a statewide presence with campuses in Corvallis and Bend, the OSU Portland Center and the Hatfield Marine Science Center on the Pacific Coast in Newport.

Oregon State's beautiful, historic and state-of-the-art main campus is located in one of America's best college towns. Corvallis is located close to the Pacific Ocean, the Cascade mountains and Oregon wine country. Nestled in the heart of the Willamette Valley, this beautiful city offers miles of mountain biking and hiking trails, a river perfect for boating or kayaking and an eclectic downtown featuring local cuisine, popular events and performances.

Total Rewards Package:

Oregon State University offers a comprehensive benefits package with benefits eligible positions that is designed to meet the needs of employees and their families including:

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Basic Life. OSU pays 95% of premiums for you and your eligible dependents.

• Free confidential mental health and emotional support services, and counseling resources.

• Retirement savings paid by the university.

• A generous paid leave package, including holidays, vacation and sick leave.

• Tuition reduction benefits for you or your qualifying dependents at OSU or the additional six Oregon Public Universities.

• Robust Work Life programs including Dual Career assistance resources, flexible work arrangements, a Family Resource Center, Affinity Groups and an Employee Assistance Program.

Future and current OSU employees can use the Benefits Calculator to learn more about the full value of the benefits provided at OSU.

Key Responsibilities

30% - Strategic planning and execution.

25% - Management & Supervision

15% - Community Relations and Partnerships

20% - Fiscal & administrative oversight and liaison

10% - Other projects as assigned by the Chancellor and Dean

What You Will Need

• A minimum of five years in progressively responsible leadership roles in a complex organization with experience in strategic planning, budget and financial planning, and oversight or collaboration with diverse organizational operations.

• A bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or work experience providing equivalent depth of knowledge in a relevant sector.

• Experience managing operations with federal and/or state compliance and legal requirements.

• Evidence of a collaborative, team-oriented, results-oriented, and evidence-based leadership style.

• A demonstrated ability to provide management oversight, leadership, and strategic direction to diverse operational units.

• Demonstrated ability to recruit, retain, and reward high quality staff.

• Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Strong interpersonal skills: ability to foster collaboration and trust and to cultivate a culture of adaptability, trust, flexibility, and openness to change in the business and operations staff.

This position is designated as a critical or security-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a criminal history check and be determined to be position qualified as per University Standard: 05-010 et seq. Incumbents are required to self-report convictions and those in youth programs may have additional criminal history checks every 24 months.

What We Would Like You to Have

• Ten years in progressively responsible leadership roles and executive experience in complex organizations with experience in strategic planning, budget and financial planning, and oversight or collaboration with diverse organizational operations.

• A demonstrable commitment to working within a university academic environment and the ability to work with a diverse campus community.

• Record of working effectively with industry and corporate partners to further campus and community goals

• Experiences with or willingness to engage in shared governance with faculty or employees.

• Strong oral and written communication skills that are respectful of diverse viewpoints and can communicate effectively with stakeholders both inside and outside the university.

Working Conditions / Work Schedule

Largely a traditional work schedule. Some evening and weekend work is likely. Occasional travel may be required.

Pay Method Salary Pay Period 1st through the last day of the month Pay Date Last working day of the month Recommended Full-Time Salary Range Salary is commensurate with skills, education and experience. Link to Position Description

https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/155303

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number P08135UF Number of Vacancies 1 Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 07/01/2024 Anticipated Appointment End Date Posting Date 06/04/2024 Full Consideration Date 06/18/2024 Closing Date 07/02/2024 Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / External - open to ALL qualified applicants Special Instructions to Applicants

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by June 18, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted after the full consideration date, until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. The closing date is subject to change without notice to applicants.

When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic documents:

1. A resume/CV; and

2. A cover letter indicating how your qualifications and experience have prepared you for this position.

Letters of Reference will be requested on finalists only. When applying, you will be asked to provide the email address and telephone number for 3 referees who will be sent a secure quicklink that will allow them to upload the requested letters of reference on your behalf.

For additional information please contact:

Sherman Bloomer

Sharman.Bloomer@OSUCascades.edu

Telephone # (541) 737-3877

OSU commits to inclusive excellence by advancing equity and diversity in all that we do. We are an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and particularly encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQ community members, and others who demonstrate the ability to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.

OSU is a fair chance employer committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage applications from candidates who bring a wide range of lived experience including involvement with the justice system. This job has "critical or security-sensitive" responsibilities. If you are selected as a finalist, your initial job offer will be contingent upon the results of a job-related pre-employment check (such as a background check, motor vehicle history check, sexual misconduct reference check, etc.). Background check results do not automatically disqualify a candidate. Take a look at our Background Checks website including the for candidates section for more details. If you have questions or concerns about the pre-employment check, please contact OSU's Employee and Labor Relations team at employee.relations@oregonstate.edu.

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