Executive Vice President Finance and Administration/Chief Business Officer

Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration / Chief Business OfficerThe Opportunity Augusta University seeks an Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration / Chief Business Officer to provide strategic and operational leadership for the university's fiscal and administrative enterprise. Reporting to the President, this executive serves as a member of the senior leadership team and is entrusted with comprehensive stewardship of financial strategy, budgeting, internal controls, administrative operations, institutional resources, and key support functions that advance Augusta University's mission as a public research university and academic health center. The successful candidate will be a strategically minded, collaborative, and forward-looking leader who can operate effectively in a complex, matrixed, and relationship-driven environment. This leader will help align financial and administrative priorities with institutional strategy, strengthen fiscal sustainability, support innovation, and foster transparency, accountability, and trust across the university and with external partners.Role Summary The Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration / Chief Business Officer lead the development and execution of long-term financial strategies, oversees operating and capital budgets, maintains strong financial controls, and ensures accurate reporting and compliance with federal, state, accreditation, University System of Georgia, and institutional requirements. The position also provides executive oversight for administrative functions that may include information technology, human resources, public safety and emergency management, capital planning and facilities, procurement and auxiliary services, risk and liability management, and related operational areas.Responsibilities include strategic financial leadership, finance, budgeting, and controls, integrated enterprise alignment, compliance, ethics, and accountability, information technology and data governance, human resources and talent stewardship, public safety and emergency management, capital planning, facilities, and infrastructure, procurement, auxiliary services, and contracts, and risk and liability management, collaboration, communication, and reporting.Required Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in business administration, finance, accounting, public administration, or a closely related field. A Master's degree is preferred. Experience includes 10 years of progressively responsible experience in higher-education, administration, finance, business affairs, or a closely related environment. At least 5 years in a senior management/leadership capacity, with responsibility for significant budgets, operations, or multiple administrative functions. Demonstrated experience with budget development and financial management, ideally including institutional budgeting and long-range financial planning. Experience overseeing multiple administrative functions appropriate to the institution's scope-e.g., finance/accounting, facilities, HR, auxiliary services, procurement, or risk management. Leadership/technical competencies include experience advising a president/chancellor and senior leadership team. Demonstrated ability to lead institution-wide strategic and operational initiatives. Knowledge of applicable higher-education regulatory, financial, and compliance requirements. Experience managing complex budgets and financial resources. Strong communication, relationship-building, and executive leadership skills.Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state. The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.Augusta University - Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University. If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage. Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle. For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation. All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.Augusta University is an equal opportunity and equal access employer. The university actively recruits and hires employees without regard to protected characteristics and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and a list of five professional references. For best consideration, applicants are encouraged to submit materials as soon as possible. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Please send materials to: Anthem Executive Michael Ballew View email address on click.appcast.io position is also responsible for promoting a customer-friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. "Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner every day with patients and families for success." Augusta University is a tobacco-free environment, and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.