Chief Operating Officer, Finance and Administration

🇺🇸 Athens, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $153K - $271K 💻 Operations 🗓️ June 28th, 2026

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Ohio University is hiring a Chief Operating Officer, Finance and Administration. The COO leads multiple departments including Facilities Management, University Police, and Emergency Management to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget while supporting a safe and sustainable campus. The role involves strategic planning, operational oversight, and collaboration with university leadership to drive resource efficiency and risk mitigation.

Highlights

Oversees Facilities Management, Design & Construction, Sustainability, Ohio University Police Department, Emergency Management, University Planning, and more.
Leads strategic development and continuous improvement projects across multiple departments.
Manages multi-million dollar budgets and directs at least 2 staff or supervisors.
Requires mastery of organizational communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders.
Position demands full autonomy in decision-making and accountability for outcomes.
Must hold a Master’s degree with at least 15 years of related professional experience and 9 years in supervisory roles or equivalent.
Salary range is $153,413.00 to $270,904.00, commensurate with education and experience.
Offers comprehensive benefits including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, vacation, sick leave, retirement, and educational benefits.
Work schedule includes occasional evenings, weekends, and potential emergency response duties.
Reports directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and serves on the university leadership team.