Chief Operating Officer (COO)

The Company is seeking an Assistant Dean and Chief Operating Officer to advise senior leadership and guide strategic planning, resource allocation, and operational decision-making. The role oversees finance, budgeting, reporting, audits, human resources, payroll, facilities, space planning, and information technology, while ensuring effective policies, internal controls, compliance, and operational continuity. The COO leads professional staff and cross-functional initiatives, supports organizational improvement, and manages legal risk and institutional agreements. The position also coordinates with internal partners and represents the organization in leadership forums. Candidates should have a master’s degree in business, accounting, human resources, public administration, higher education administration, arts administration, or a related field, or a bachelor’s degree with equivalent experience. At least seven years of progressively responsible experience in higher education administration or a similarly complex organization is required, along with demonstrated fiscal oversight, budgeting, financial analysis, and staff supervision. Applicants should bring knowledge of relevant regulations and experience in human resources, strategic planning, process improvement, and collaborative work with diverse stakeholders. Higher education leadership, facilities or space planning, contract and risk management, unionized environments, and arts organizations are preferred.