Chief Business Officer - Iowa Board of Regents en Uni

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Job Description:

This is an Iowa Board of Regents position. To be considered for this position, do not apply via this website. Instead, you must apply directly with the Iowa Board of Regents. Please send a resume, cover letter and three professional references to [email protected].

Basic Function:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, serves as the primary advisor on fiduciary matters for the Board of Regents and provides leadership in reviews of recommendations on institutional budgets, compliance matters, investments, tuition and fees, and other business and financial functions, as assigned. 

The position will report directly to the Board’s Executive Director and is located in Urbandale, Iowa.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities:

Coordinates development of policy recommendations regarding budgets and financial management, and reports problems, issues, and recommendations to the Executive Director. Provides senior officials with information necessary to make informed decisions related to financial policies and direction. Interprets, analyzes, and prepares appropriate financial reports, surveys, or studies, and proposes resolutions of financial issues, including preparation of reports for oral, written, and graphical presentations. Coordinates the preparation of budget requests and related material for presentation to the Board of Regents, the Governor, and the General Assembly; analyzes preliminary and final budgets and formulates recommendations. Prepares code required reports and responses to inquiries from the legislature, other state agencies, and the media. Provides oversight of budget implementation; analyzes and reports financial data; formulates and analyzes alternatives; and recommends policy. Reviews state legislative bills affecting the Board of Regents and coordinates with the Executive Director/Chief Operating Officer/State Relations Officers on recommendations for appropriate action. Coordinates Board Office functions in the planning and administration of business matters, including investment policy and compliance matters. Coordinates bond issuances and master lease financings with the universities, Bond Counsel, and the Municipal Advisor. This includes official statement and financial structure preparation, participation in rating agency calls, review of refunding opportunities, and post-issuance compliance matters. Provides information to institutional and state government officials and represents the Board of Regents before governmental bodies as needed. Participates in studies, committees, and task forces to address specific financial issues. Verifies and approves appropriation distributions and other claims in the State of Iowa’s financial system. Reviews governance reports and develops recommendations for the Executive Director. Serves as a project leader as assigned. Maintains state-of-the-art knowledge in areas of responsibility and performs other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

Supervision Received:

Direction is provided by the Executive Director.

Supervision Exercised:

Provides administrative supervision for project team members.

Qualifications:

Master’s degree or equivalent with extensive experience in management, finance, and policy development.

Salary:
Commensurate with experience.

Appropriate background checks (e.g. criminal background and credential checks) will be conducted.

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If you would like general assistance with the application process or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact Human Resource Services at [email protected] or call (319) 273-2422.

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UNI is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. The University encourages applications from persons of color, women, individuals living with disabilities, and protected veterans. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, political affiliation, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other basis protected by federal and/or state law.

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