Full-time · On-site
Chief Business Officer, College of Engineering
This is a high-level executive role that combines rigorous financial management with strategic institutional planning. The CBO will act as a key advisor to the Dean, ensuring the College of Engineering has the fiscal foundation necessary to achieve its ambitious research and educational goals. It is a perfect blend of technical financial work and high-level organizational leadership.
University of North Dakota · Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States · Posted 19 April 2026
The role
Overview
This is a high-level executive role that combines rigorous financial management with strategic institutional planning. The CBO will act as a key advisor to the Dean, ensuring the College of Engineering has the fiscal foundation necessary to achieve its ambitious research and educational goals. It is a perfect blend of technical financial work and high-level organizational leadership.
What they need
Requirements & Skills
Key Responsibilities
- Lead all financial and business operations for the College of Engineering
- Develop and align long-term financial plans with strategic university goals
- Direct the financial support and compliance for external grant funding
- Advise the Dean on the financial implications of all business activities
- Collaborate with central university finance teams on resource allocation
Essential
- Expertise in strategic financial planning and execution
- Experience in budget development and monitoring
- Knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
- Ability to provide financial oversight for external grant funding
- Experience in financial modeling and forecasting
- Ability to work onsite in Grand Forks, ND
Preferred
- Experience in a higher education or public sector environment
- Advanced degree in Business, Finance, or a related field
- Experience with complex institutional resource allocation models
Key Skills
Strategic leadershipFinancial administrationCollaborative communicationData-driven decision makingCompliance managementStakeholder managementAnalytical problem-solving
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Competitive salary starting at $100,000+
- Exempt status with stable 40-hour work week
- Opportunity to work within a major research university
- Collaborative and innovative work environment
Next step
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