Senior Vice President For Business Operations & Chief Operating Officer

Located in the fastest-growing region of the state, the University of North Georgia is a multi-campus university with an enrollment of nearly 20,000 students, making it one of the largest institutions in the University System of Georgia. UNG is focused on a mission of educational excellence, leadership development and community engagement opportunities that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. Through a variety of educational pathways that provide access and range from certificates and associate degrees to a professional doctoral program, UNG is responsive to regional education and economic development needs. Federally designated as a senior military college, one of the university's signature leadership programs is its 800-member Corps of Cadets on UNG's Dahlonega Campus.

Location

Dahlonega

Job Summary

The University of North Georgia is currently accepting applications for a Senior Vice President of Business Operations and Chief Operating Officer. The Senior Vice President of Business Operations (SVPBO) and Chief Operating Officer (COO) serves in a strategic role reporting directly to the President and serves as a member of the president's Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and cabinet. The SVPBO is the university's chief business operations strategist and executive responsible for aligning all aspects of the non-academic business, administrative, and finance operations of the university in support of the university's strategic goals and directions. Under the guidance of the president and in collaboration with other members of the SLT, the SVPBO/COO represents the institution on matters related to business operations, finance, and capital projects. Responsible for providing vision, leadership and oversight for assigned business units within the university.

Responsibilities

• Executive responsible for all aspects of non-academic business, administration, and finance operations under the guidance of the president and in collaboration with other members of the SLT.

• Represents the university as the Chief Operating Officer; and supervises the university's Chief Financial Officer.

• Spearhead the development, communication and implementation of effective growth strategies and processes related to university operations.

• Leads the strategy, planning, budgeting, daily leadership, policy oversight, operations and supervision of all B&F units and operations.

Responsible for providing vision, leadership, and oversight for all functions of Facilities, Auxiliary Services, Real Estate, General Counsel/Compliance, Human Resources, Public Safety, Information Technology and Financial Services/Budget Office.

• Leads a team of staff, inspiring productive individual and team efforts in achieving stated goals.

• Ensures all units are operating at optimal business efficiency and providing best-in-class customer service to our employees and students.

• Develops, integrates, and leverages data, data tools, artificial intelligence and data trend analysis to drive decision making and planning.

• Maintains and advocates the highest level of compliance, integrity, and transparency in all areas.

• Motivate and lead a high-performance management team; attract, recruit, and retain team members.

• Foster a success-oriented, accountable environment within the university.

• Advises the President on strategic planning and management issues related to the business, administrative and operational effectiveness of the university.

• Partners with senior leadership, president's cabinet and deans as a thought partner to develop, implement, and assess business operations in support of academics and student success.

• Provide timely, accurate and complete reports on the operating condition of the university.

• Collaborate with the university leadership team to develop and implement plans for the operational infrastructure of systems, processes, and personnel designed to accommodate the objectives of university.

• Support the President in strategic analysis and planning, including advising the President on the operational and fiscal impact of planning alternatives.

• Perform short- and long-term strategic and financial planning required to meet goals.

• Provide evaluation of and strategic advice on the impact of the introduction of new programs/strategies.

• Oversees capital and campus planning efforts.

• Ensures that campus and facility planning supports student success, as well as the strategic aspirations and instructional mission of the university.

• Manage facilities use and their development, including master and sustainability planning, public safety, transportation and parking.

• Serves as primary university liaison to the Real Estate Foundation Board.

• Establishes relationships with local, state and federal entities regarding coordination of respective operations.

• Functions as Chief Business & Operations liaison to the University System of Georgia (USG) office.

• Works to foster positive and mutually beneficial community relationships with the university.

• Serves as officer on boards of affiliated organizations.

• Oversees compliance with state and federal requirements, including supervising relations with state auditors, coordinating state appropriation requests, and developing information required by staffs of the University System Office state agencies and legislature.

• Oversees external reporting requirements with government and other agencies such as SACSCOC and other entities.

• Oversees the annual budget and planning process and seeks alignment of resources to strategy.

• Directs and supervises the Chief Financial Officer.

• Ensures reporting to external entities including accreditation and governmental reporting is accurate.

• Monitor budgetary activities.

Required Qualifications

• Master's Degree is required
• 10+ years senior level experience, preferably in higher education and within the University System of Georgia (USG), with at least 5 years of that experience in a senior management role.

Required Documents to Attach

• Resume, Cover Letter, and Transcripts

• Contact information for three professional references

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge of matters relating to university operations and administration; accounting principles; and appropriate budgetary standards and techniques.

• Oral and written communication; time management; data and trend analysis; PC (Windows and Office).

• Ability to interact effectively with internal employees and external agencies.

• Ability to work independent of supervision and exercise independent judgment in the discharge of duties.

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Institutional Values

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society. The University of North Georgia is a University System of Georgia leadership institution and is The Military College of Georgia. More details on the UNG Mission, Values, Vision, and Culture can be found at https://ung.edu/about/mission-vision-values.php

Conditions of Employment

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

Other Information

This is a supervisory position.

This position has financial responsibilities.

This position will be required to drive.

This role is considered a position of trust.

This position does not require a purchasing card (P-Card).

This position may travel 1% - 24% of the time

This position does not require security clearance.

Background Check

• Position of Trust + Education & Credit