Enterprise Transformation Leader — Cross‑Campus Excellence

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

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