Chief Operating Officer, Finance and Administration

🇺🇸 Athens, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $153K - $271K 💻 Operations 🗓️ July 17th, 2026

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Edtech.com's Summary

Ohio University is hiring a Chief Operating Officer, Finance and Administration. The COO leads multiple departments including Facilities Management, University Police, Emergency Management, and others, ensuring efficient operations and strategic alignment with the university's mission. The role entails managing complex administrative processes, overseeing multi-million dollar budgets, and providing leadership to advance institutional goals.

Highlights

Provide executive oversight of Facilities Management, Design & Construction, Sustainability, Ohio University Police Department, Emergency Management, University Planning, Mail Services, Transportation & Parking, Moving & Surplus, Environmental Health and Safety, and Real Estate.
Manage strategic plans, continuous improvement projects, and stakeholder engagement across departments.
Oversee multi-million dollar budgets and ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and in compliance with regulations.
Directly supervise at least 2 FTE employees or supervisors with full hiring and disciplinary authority.
Require a Master's degree in a related field with 15+ years professional experience and 9+ years supervisory experience or equivalent.
Lead communication with board members, partners, and internal/external stakeholders to implement organizational goals.
The position involves occasional evening, weekend work, and travel to support campus operations and emergency response.
Salary range between $153,413 and $270,904, commensurate with experience, with a generous benefits package.
Part of Vice President for Finance & Administration planning unit, categorized under Administrative Management and Administrative Strategy.
Full-time, exempt administrative leadership role with an expected 40+ hours per week commitment.