Chief Transformation Officer

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Storrs (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Connecticut in Storrs seeks a bold, innovative Chief Transformation Officer to lead enterprise transformation, operational excellence, and administrative modernization. Reporting to the President, the CTO will oversee cross‑functional initiatives across the University and advance strategic priorities with a focus on student success and research impact.

The role requires strong leadership across multiple campuses, ability to drive cost savings, revenue generation, and continuous

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading operations improvements and enterprise-wide change.
• Experience driving cross‑functional, multi‑campus initiatives.
• Strong relationship building, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans and deliver measurable improvements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise transformation, operational excellence, and administrative modernization across the University.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to strengthen institutional effectiveness, improve service delivery, develop revenues and savings, and support transformational investments.
• Examine institutional priorities and execute roadmaps for plan implementation while prioritizing holistic student success and expanding research impact.
• Enhance communication and collaboration across a multi‑campus enterprise; identify gaps in infrastructure and opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation.
• Develop incentives and structures that reward impact; reduce redundancy and silos to foster a centralized, continuous‑improvement culture.
• Partner with senior leaders, including the provost and CFO, to support budget transformation and the distribution/allocation of shared resources across campuses.

Skills

Operations leadership

Enterprise transformation

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic planning

Job description

Overview

Search for the Chief Transformation Officer — University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut.

The University of Connecticut (UConn) seeks a bold, innovative, entrepreneurial, and collaborative leader with excellent operations experience to serve as its inaugural Chief Transformation Officer (CTO). Reporting to the President, the CTO will be a strategic leader for enterprise transformation, operational excellence, and administrative modernization, advancing the University’s strategic priorities with direct responsibility for functional line operations and cross‑functional initiatives across the University.

As a $4.0 billion public flagship university, UConn serves seven campuses, more than 34,000 students, and an extensive network of research and service enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for enterprise transformation, operational excellence, and administrative modernization across the University.
• Lead cross‑functional initiatives to strengthen institutional effectiveness, improve service delivery, develop revenues and savings, and support transformational investments.
• Examine institutional priorities and execute roadmaps for plan implementation while prioritizing holistic student success and expanding research impact.
• Enhance communication and collaboration across a multi‑campus enterprise; identify gaps in infrastructure and opportunities for cost savings and revenue generation.
• Develop incentives and structures that reward impact; reduce redundancy and silos to foster a centralized, continuous‑improvement culture.
• Partner with senior leaders, including the provost and CFO, to support budget transformation and the distribution/allocation of shared resources across campuses.

Qualifications and Experience

• Proven track record as a bold, innovative leader with strong operations experience and the ability to drive enterprise transformation.
• Experience leading cross‑functional, multi‑campus initiatives and influencing senior leadership.
• Excellent relationship‑building, communication, and strategic planning skills.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic plans, manage complex programs, and deliver measurable improvements in service delivery and efficiency.

Applications, Inquiries, and Compliance

Screening of complete applications will begin immediately and continue until the search is complete. Inquiries and nominations should be directed to the university’s search team. The University complies with state AA/EEO regulations to ensure a non‑discriminatory search and hire process. Further information on recruitment and evaluation is available on the Search Compliance and Recruitment page.