Chief Business Officer

Job Posting Title:

Chief Business Officer

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Hiring Department:

University Development Office

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

40

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FLSA Status:

Exempt

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Earliest Start Date:

Immediately

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

AUSTIN, TX

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Job Details:

General Notes

About The University of Texas at Austin

What starts here changes the world.

The University of Texas at Austin, founded in 1883, ranks among the 40 best universities in the world with top national programs across 19 colleges and schools. By creating educational opportunities for all and leading cutting-edge research at scale, the University fosters positive social change, technological advancement, and economic progress showing the world that change really does start here.

Following our 10-year strategic plan, UT will become the world’s highest-impact public research university, unleashing knowledge, opportunity and innovation from the heart of Texas.

Learn more about UT’s mission and values, leadership and Change Starts Here strategic plan.

Why Join Texas Development?

The University of Texas at Austin is on the front lines of the future: sparking the imagination, driving discovery and transforming lives. And it’s only possible because generous supporters believe in the power and promise of our state’s flagship university to change the world.

Together, through one of the largest fundraising efforts in our state’s history, we will support our people, amplify the unmatched potential of our place, and lead innovation through world-changing pursuits. With nearly $5 billion raised over the past six years, Texas Development is quickly becoming one of the best fundraising programs in higher education.

Texas Development is a dynamic community of more than 450 fundraising professionals across the Forty Acres. We strive to reach the highest levels of achievement and success in all that we do by creating meaningful and powerful experiences for our donors.

Join us and change the world.

Benefits

The University provides a competitive benefits package that includes insurance and retirement benefits in addition to other programs and services.

• Competitive health benefits (Employee premiums covered at 100%; family premiums at 50%) 
• Vision, dental, life, and disability insurance options 
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays 
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (a defined benefit retirement plan) 
• Additional voluntary retirement programs: tax sheltered annuity 403(b) and a deferred compensation program 457(b) 
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses 
• Training and conference opportunities 
• Tuition assistance 
• Athletic ticket discounts 
• Access to UT Austin's libraries and museums 
• Free rides on all UT Shuttle and Capital Metro buses with staff ID card 

Texas Development supports growth by offering professional development opportunities that help every team member accomplish their goals, enrich their skill set and deepen their engagement with UT.

Purpose

Reporting to the Chief of Staff, the Chief Business Officer will serve as a key member of the University Development Office (UDO) leadership team, and is responsible for providing strategic counsel, financial leadership and direction to drive UDO’s financial planning and growth objectives. This role will play a crucial part in shaping the financial strategy, optimizing operational efficiency, and ensuring fiscal integrity across all aspects of the organization.

Responsibilities

Leadership and Team Development:

• Provide visionary leadership and mentorship to the finance team by fostering a culture of collaboration, service-orientation, high standards and continuous improvement.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with the University’s Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Procurement and Payment Services (PPS), Business Contracts offices (BCO) and other administrative offices.
• Acts as chief financial officer and serves as UDO’s representative on the Council of University Business Officers (CUBO).
• Recruits, develops, and retains high-performing