Chief Business Officer (CBO)

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Type of Position:

Administrative Strategy

Workstudy Position:

No

Job Type:

Regular

Work Shift:

Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

Yes

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance Arkansas and build a better world through education, research and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, promoting an inclusive and diverse culture and climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

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Department:

ARSC | Fulbright College Dean's Office

Department's Website:

https://fulbright.uark.edu/

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas, Fulbright College of Arts & Sciences seeks a collegial, creative, and strategically agile individual as its Chief Business Officer (CBO). This pivotal leadership role will support a distinguished college recognized for its academic diversity and nationally renowned programs. Reporting to the Dean of Fulbright and maintaining a dotted-line reporting relationship to the Vice Provost for Planning, the CBO will oversee and enhance the College’s business and financial operations, strategic resource planning, and data-informed decision capabilities in support of its educational mission. As a key member of the leadership team, the CBO will be a trusted partner to the Dean, other senior leaders, faculty, and staff of the College while also engaging with the broader University community.

Interfacing with College leadership to develop and implement annual budgets for 19 schools and departments and 43 centers and programs, the ideal candidate will be an effective leader, natural collaborator, and skilled communicator who builds trusting relationships across Fulbright and beyond. The next CBO will have a strategic, decision-enabling mindset and keen financial acumen that will allow them to effectively advise and partner with College leadership and key stakehol