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At the University at Buffalo, the Unit Business Officer (UBO) in the School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS) serves as the strategic partner providing leadership over budget and financial management, staffing, operations, stewardship and school accreditation. As a member of the SEAS senior leadership team, the UBO creates a vision and strategy that aligns with the Dean’s and University’s goals, driving decision making and problem resolution within the school. The position reports to the Dean, and will work collaboratively with the Directors of Finance, Human Resources and Facilities, as well as all Associate Deans and unit Diversity Officers.

With annual revenues that exceed $1.2 billion from all sources, UB and its affiliated entities generate an estimated economic impact of $1.7 billion annually in the state and region. The university’s total workforce of almost 6,800 full-time equivalent employees makes it one of the region’s largest employers. UB is also a leader and an active partner with the more than 20 public and private colleges and universities in the Buffalo Niagara region.

About the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Welcome to the School of Engineering and Applied Sciences at the University at Buffalo. We provide an inclusive environment that supports big thinking, creative freedom, and vast possibilities for achievement. The school offers programs at every degree level and is the home to nine departments; Biomedical Engineering, Chemical and Biological Engineering, Civil, Structural and Environmental Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Education, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Materials Design and Innovation and Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering.
Learn more: https://engineering.buffalo.edu/home/school/about.html

The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

Buffalo: City of Good Neighbors

The Buffalo Niagara region is a major metropolitan area with a diverse blend of communities, each with its own distinct character. We are known for our welcoming nature and our spirited loyalty. Get past the snowy stereotype and you’ll be captivated. You may never leave. Visit our website to learn more about Buffalo-Niagara: Our Hometown.

Outstanding Benefits Package

Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. Visit our benefits website to learn about our benefit packages.

We are particularly looking for candidates who can operate effectively in a diverse community of faculty and staff and share our vision of helping all constituents reach their full potential. Successful candidates will have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field from an accredited institution. Five years progressively responsible experience managing and administering a successful business services program in a complex and distributed organization. Demonstrated experience leading change, designing business systems and processes, and engaging employees and customers in these activities is required.

Key attributes include accountability and judgment, communication, collaboration, leadership, and strategic thinking. The highest standards for personal and professional excellence and unquestionable integrity is a must.