Chief Business Officer - School of Law

Emory University Chief Business Officer

Emory University is a leading research university that fosters excellence and attracts world-class talent to innovate today and prepare leaders for the future. We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community.

The Chief Business Officer (CBO) for Emory Law provides overall administrative, financial, and strategic direction, in collaboration with the Dean and consistent with the mission and strategic goals of the Law School, for the budgetary, fiscal and administrative affairs of the Law School. Reporting jointly to the Dean of Emory Law, the Senior Vice President for Finance and Treasury and CFO, and the Senior Vice Provost for Strategic Finance and Resource Planning, the CBO provides oversight for the administrative functions, including budget and fiscal operations, accreditation functions, human resources, information technology, institutional research, facilities and financial and operations planning. The CBO is responsible for effective planning, administering, monitoring, and controlling overall financial plans, policies, and programs. The CBO takes a leadership role in planning, developing, and preparing the annual operating and personnel plan / budget proposal for the school, in collaboration with the Dean and consistent with the mission and strategic goals of the Law School, and collaborates with the Dean and academic leadership team in the creation of faculty hiring plans.

Key Responsibilities :

• Directs school-wide planning and response to the demands, costs, services, technology, regulations, and fiscal interests throughout the school while protecting assets and ensuring budgetary viability.
• Oversees all fiscal operations for the overall financial activities of the school.
• Develops budget reports by gathering, reviewing, verifying, and consolidating financial and statistical data.
• Advises the Dean on matters associated with financial and business operations to include accreditation requirements, as well as oversight of the rankings metrics and affiliated plans to improve rankings.

Financial Management & Compliance :

Collaboration & Communication :

Operational Oversight :

Personnel Management :

Minimum Qualifications :

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Preferred Qualification :

Note : Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.