Engineering College COO & Finance Strategy Leader

University of California; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 181,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University – College of Engineering seeks an Associate Dean for Finance and Administration to serve as chief operating and financial officer. This senior leader directs financial operations, budgeting, personnel administration, facilities and IT services, reporting to the Dean and guiding a college of ~150 faculty, 100 staff, and 3,000 students.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, strategic planning, project management, resource alignment, data‑driven decision making, compliance,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in business or related field required.
• CPA/CMA or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of leadership in finance/administration.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial operations, budget development, forecasting, and personnel administration for the College.
• Lead administrative operations, staffing, and support functions across College departments.
• Oversee facilities, space allocation, and renovation planning for academic and research use.
• Supervise IT services and technology planning to sustain high performance.
• Drive strategic planning, project management, and cross‑cutting initiatives with the Dean and central offices.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Strategic planning

Project management

Data‑driven decision making

Education

MBA / related field

CPA / CMA preferred

Job description

Boston University – College of Engineering seeks an Associate Dean for Finance and Administration to serve as chief operating and financial officer. This senior leader directs financial operations, budgeting, personnel administration, facilities and IT services, reporting to the Dean and guiding a college of ~150 faculty, 100 staff, and 3,000 students.

The role emphasizes operational excellence, strategic planning, project management, resource alignment, data‑driven decision making, compliance,