<p>Position Information</p> <p>Posting Number SF02019 Job Title Chief Business Officer, College of Pharmacy Position Number 109475 FTE 1.00 FLSA Exempt Position Type Professional Staff Union Non-Union Non-Classified Staff Pay Grade Level Grade Level: 16 Pay Grade Range Anticipated hiring range up to approximately $132,500. Status Calendar Year, Full-time, Permanent</p> <p>Department Information</p> <p>Department Dean Pharmacy Contact(s)</p> <p>Please note: Job applications must be submitted directly online only at: (https://jobs.uri.edu)</p> <p>Contact Phone/Extension Contact Email Physical Demands Campus Location Kingston Grant Funded No Extension Contingency Notes Job Description Summary</p> <p>The search will remain open until the position has been filled. First consideration will be given to applications received by June 14, 2025. Applications received after June 14, 2025 may be reviewed depending on search progress and needs but are not guaranteed full consideration.</p> <p>_<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>About URI:</p> <p>The University of Rhode Island enrolls approximately 17,000 students across its graduate and undergraduate programs and is the State's flagship public research university, as well as the land grant and sea grant university, for the state of Rhode Island. In 2024, URI achieved Carnegie R1 classification, recognizing its status as a leading research institution. The main campus is located in the historic village of Kingston, and the Bay Campus is located in Narragansett. Both campuses are near major beaches in a beautiful coastal community. URI is just 30 minutes from Providence, RI and within easy reach of Newport, Boston, and New York City.</p> <p>The College of Pharmacy is on the main campus in Washington County Rhode Island. Washington County is Rhode Island's southernmost region, covering 100 miles of coastline, and featuring sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean. The College of Pharmacy is a welcoming and inclusive community of scholars with a vision to "Advance Health and Transform Communities". The College community seeks to pursue lives of service and intellectual exploration to solve scientific challenges and deliver progressive interdisciplinary healthcare with compassion and intention.</p> <p>_<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>__</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>BASIC FUNCTION:</p> <p>Assist and advise the Dean and College of Pharmacy leadership team on all matters of administration, personnel, finance, business management, facilities, strategic planning, initiatives, research, and policies. Develop strategies and recommendations around maximizing resources within a new budget environment. Play an integral role in the development of the Dean's long-range goals and objectives. Serve as a strategic thought partner and member of Pharmacy leadership.</p> <p>Duties and Responsibilities</p> <p>ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>As lead financial and administrative officer, have responsibility for all aspects of the college's administrative, academic, and research support programs.</p> <p>Serve as Pharmacy's subject matter expert on the College of Pharmacy's budget, recommending strategies for maximizing both short- and long-term resources.</p> <p>Develop innovative and entrepreneurial strategies to identify areas of growth and efficiency for Pharmacy. Review and approve financial strategy and plans related to proposed academic, online, and research programs.</p> <p>Serve as primary advisor to the Dean on financial health of Pharmacy, developing recommendations based on evaluation of market and internal data across all funding sources.</p> <p>Coordinate, monitor, and streamline the annual Pharmacy budget process, including external funding sources, as applicable. Ensure accuracy in budget preparation and compliance with prescribed federal, state, and institutional policies and procedures, as applicable.</p> <p>Provide ad-hoc analyses, reports, and statistics to Pharmacy leadership related to financial and administrative matters as requested.</p> <p>Manage the allocation of the Dean's multi-faceted resources and be ultimately responsible for the successful organization and administration of Pharmacy's complex fiscal and human resource activities.</p> <p>Provide short- and long-term forecasting, identifying areas of concern, and recommending actions to alleviate potential adverse issues. Provide recommendations to be used in final decision-making.</p> <p>Supervise and manage non-academic Pharmacy personnel and their activities related to finance, facilities, human resources, information technology, and research support, and serve as primary liaison to the AVP for Facilities, VP of Human Resources, CIO, and VP for Research and Economic Development .</p> <p>Advise and assist Department Chairs, Pharmacy administrators, faculty, and specialists in a variety of matters pertaining to their human resource, fiscal, and administrative affairs.</p> <p>Assist the Dean in developing Pharmacy's strategy and direction, such as strategic plan development.</p> <p>Responsible for assisting in the development, implementation, monitoring, and review of strategies, plans, policy, and procedures.</p> <p>Evaluate financial and operational performance of programs, centers, institutes, and other strategic ventures within Pharmacy. Partner with central offices to remediate issues as identified.</p> <p>Responsible for financial oversight including pro forma analysis, project costing, contract administration, compliance, and execution. Work with Pharmacy leadership to develop a five-year business plan.</p> <p>Assist in developing a staff structure and culture that is responsive to the needs of Pharmacy and university communities and reflects the professional principles of Pharmacy.</p> <p>Participate on various university committees and provide related budgetary, analytical, and technical support.</p> <p>Represent the Dean on financial and administrative matters as requested.</p> <p>OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:</p> <p>Perform additional duties as required, including the duties of other staff positions in the office.</p> <p>LICENSES, TOOLS, AND EQUIPMENT:</p> <p>Personal computers and printers; mainframes; word processing; database management and spreadsheet software; Microsoft Office Suite, including but not limited to PowerPoint, Excel, and Access. Enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, Banner.)</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>The University of Rhode Island is an equal-opportunity employer committed to the principles of affirmative action. It is the policy of the University of Rhode Island to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability.</p> <p>Required Qualifications</p> <p>REQUIRED:</p> <ol> <li> <p>Master's degree in finance, management, public administration, business administration, or related field with a minimum five years of demonstrated professional experience in financial management in a complex organization (including, but not limited to, tracking and analyzing revenue and expenditure budgets and actual data), OR a Bachelor's degree in finance, management, public administration, business administration, or related field with a minimum seven years of demonstrated professional experience in financial management in a complex organization (including, but not limited to, tracking and analyzing revenue and expenditure budgets and actual data).</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience with personal computers, including spreadsheet applications.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel functions, such as pivot tables, v-lookups, and macro development.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated technical ability to react to complex ad hoc requests.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to provide clear and concise reports on a timely basis.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated strong verbal and interpersonal communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated proficiency in written communication skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to work independently.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated presentation skills.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to be flexible.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced work setting.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to work with diverse groups/populations.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills, including the development of complex financial models.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated knowledge of best practices related to resource management.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated experience with enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., Oracle, PeopleSoft, Banner) including using the student, human resources, finance, and grant modules.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated ability to be a strategic thought-partner to senior levels of leadership.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated supervisory experience.</p> </li></ol> <p>Preferred Qualifications Environmental Conditions</p> <p>The incumbent is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.</p> <p>Posting Date 05/30/2025 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Please attach the following 3 (PDF) documents to your online Employment Application:</p> <p>(#1) Cover letter.</p> <p>(#2) Resume.</p> <p>(#3) Other Document - References - the names and contact information of three professional references. (Note: this document is required even though references may be listed on the application).</p> <p>Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.uri.edu/postings/15185</p>