Chief Business Officer, Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO)

🇺🇸 Hybrid - Kingston, RI 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $129K - $133K 💻 Other 🗓️ October 27th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

University of Rhode Island is hiring a Chief Business Officer for the Graduate School of Oceanography (GSO). This role requires managing the GSO's financial and administrative operations, advising the Dean's Office on resource management, coordinating budgets and personnel with university units, and ensuring compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies.

Highlights

Manage routine business functions, including financial and personnel operations for all GSO units.
Advise faculty, staff, and students on university budget, accounting, and administrative policies.
Supervise business office personnel and coordinate budget planning and presentation with the GSO Dean's Office.
Develop strategic recommendations to maximize resources and identify growth opportunities.
Act as the Dean’s signatory for financial and personnel documents and approve procurement and personnel transactions.
Maintain fiscal and personnel databases, reconcile budgets, and provide financial reporting to college leadership.
Provide support on compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies and accounting principles.
Required proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Banner, and experience with enterprise resource planning systems.
Minimum qualifications include a Master’s degree in business or related field, at least five years of professional administrative experience, supervisory experience, and strong communication skills.
Anticipated hiring salary range is $129,000 - $132,500 annually; position is full-time and exempt.