Full-time · On-site
Chief Business Officer, College of Engineering
This is a high-level administrative role that combines technical financial management with strategic executive partnership at a major engineering college. The position is essential for maintaining the fiscal health of the college while supporting its research and academic mission through innovative resource management. It offers a rare chance to lead the business operations of a complex academic unit with significant grant funding and institutional visibility.
University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States · Posted 19 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-level administrative role that combines technical financial management with strategic executive partnership at a major engineering college. The position is essential for maintaining the fiscal health of the college while supporting its research and academic mission through innovative resource management. It offers a rare chance to lead the business operations of a complex academic unit with significant grant funding and institutional visibility.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Direct all financial and business operations for the College of Engineering
- Develop and align short-term and long-term financial plans with strategic goals
- Advise the Dean on the financial implications of all business activities and strategic priorities
- Collaborate with the University’s central finance team on resource allocation and reporting
- Oversee the financial administration of external research grants and funding
- Continuously evaluate and model strategic choices to ensure growth and sustainability
Essential
- Proven experience in financial planning and execution
- Ability to lead financial operations including budgeting and accounting
- Experience with financial support for external grant funding
- Ability to provide strategic advice to executive leadership
- Capability to produce long-term financial forecasts and strategic models
- Expertise in compliance and financial administration best practices
Preferred
- Experience in a higher education or academic setting
- Familiarity with public institution resource allocation models
- Advanced knowledge of research grant administration
Key Skills
Strategic financial leadershipBudget monitoring and refinementFinancial modeling and alternative analysisCollaborative communicationData-driven decision makingPolicy implementation
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive salary starting at $100,000+
- Exempt status with stable 40-hour work week
- On-campus work environment in Grand Forks
- Opportunity to work within a major four-year institution
- Collaborative leadership culture
Next step
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