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Chief Administration & Business Operations Officer

🇺🇸 Hybrid - New York, NY 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $250K - $300K 💻 Finance 🗓️ February 6th, 2026

Edtech.com's Summary

New York University is hiring a Chief Administration & Business Operations Officer. This role leads all financial and administrative operations at the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences, overseeing budgets, grants, contracts, human resources, and facility management while reporting directly to the Dean.

Highlights
  • Direct management of financial operations including general appropriation, endowment, grants, contracts, and gift funds.
  • Negotiates collaborative agreements with research institutions, community enterprises, and service contracts.
  • Oversees resource allocation, expenditure controls, compliance, and fiscal integrity.
  • Manages special projects such as space renovations, staffing, equipment purchases, and leasing.
  • Responsible for human resources actions including hiring, terminations, salary, and disciplinary processes.
  • Requires a Master’s Degree and over 7 years of experience in sponsored research administration, finance, or human resources with supervisory experience.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, database and spreadsheet software, and knowledgeable about HR laws and federally funded grants regulations.
  • Strong communication, writing, and interpersonal skills are essential.
  • Annual base salary range is $250,000 to $300,000, excluding bonuses and incentives.
  • Position reports to the Dean of the Courant Institute and supports the School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science.

Chief Administration & Business Operations Officer Full Description

Position Summary: 
The Chief Administration and Business Operations Officer (CABO) directs all facets and phases of financial and administrative operations at the Courant Institute School of Mathematics, Computing, and Data Science (Courant). The Chief Administration and Business Operations Officer directs the management of general appropriation, endowment, federal and non-federal grants and contracts, and gift funds; negotiates and directs collaborative agreements with other research institutions and research laboratories, collaborative agreements with community enterprises and representatives, and contracts for facility usage and employment services. The CABO identifies short and long-term goals and oversees the allocation of resources to meet priorities; controls all expenditures and statement of accounts to ensure regulatory compliance and fiscal integrity; develops, plans, and directs special projects which may include space renovations, space allocations, staffing, equipment purchases, long-range plans, leasing of off-campus space and services; directs the rehabilitation, renovation, and management of grounds and facilities; negotiates and implements all human resources actions regarding hiring, terminations, salary, and disciplinary actions. The Chief Administration and Business Operations Officer directly reports to the Dean of Courant. 

Qualifications: 
Required Education:
Master's Degree

Required Experience:
7+ years in sponsored research administration, finance and/or human resources including supervisory experience.

Required Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal, writing and communication skills. Proficiency with word processing, database and spreadsheet software. Knowledge of laws, principles, rules and policies related to Human Resources, federally funded grants and contracts to universities. Proficiency in various accounting, budget and finance principles. High proficiency understanding, interpreting and development financial reports. Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. 

Additional Information: 
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is USD $250,000.00 to USD $300,000.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. This pay range represents base pay only and excludes any additional items such as incentives, bonuses, clinical compensation, or other items. 

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