Chief Operating Officer, Finance and Administration

🇺🇸 Athens, OH 🕑 Full-Time 💰 $153K - $271K 💻 Operations 🗓️ July 11th, 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 and University Police, ensuring projects are completed on time and on budget while aligning resources for operational excellence. This executive role manages strategic planning, oversees multi-million dollar budgets, and drives campus safety and sustainability.

Highlights

Provide executive oversight of Facilities Management, Design & Construction, Sustainability, Ohio University Police Department, Emergency Management, and other operational units.
Manage strategic and operational planning processes, ensuring alignment with the university’s mission and goals.
Oversee multi-million dollar budgets and large, complex teams with supervisory authority.
Lead communication with internal and external stakeholders including board members.
Requires a Master's degree and at least 15 years of related professional experience including 9 years of supervisory experience.
Position involves managing critical campus resources, risk mitigation, and compliance with regulatory standards.
The role may require occasional evening, weekend, or emergency response work beyond regular hours.
Salary range is $153,413 to $270,904, commensurate with experience and education.
Benefits include medical, vision, dental, life insurance, paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, educational benefits, and retirement.
Reports directly to the Vice President for Finance and Administration and is part of the university leadership team.