Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Job at Confidential, La Jolla, CA

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  • Confidential
  • La Jolla, CA

Job Description

Chief Administrative Officer (CAO)

About the Company

Top public research university

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1960

Employees
10,001+

Categories

  • Continuing Education
  • Education
  • Higher Education
  • STEM Education
  • Universities
  • Colleges & Universities
  • San Diego
  • University of California

Specialties

  • public service

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for its Department of Physics. The CAO will be responsible for the overall leadership, strategic planning, and management of all administrative activities within the department. This includes fiscal management, contracts, grants, and gifts, payroll, human resources, student affairs, and external relations. The successful candidate will oversee the management of research and teaching laboratories, and office space, and ensure the safety and proper utilization of departmental facilities. The CAO will also serve as the principal advisor to the department's leadership and play a significant role in the development and assessment of strategic plans. Applicants for the CAO position should have a thorough knowledge of the university budget process and experience in managing complex financial operations. Leadership and management skills in a university research environment are essential, as is a demonstrated understanding of the scientific research and teaching missions of the faculty. The role requires the ability to deal effectively with a diverse range of people and to work in a team setting. Knowledge of higher education, including educational philosophies, instructional programs, and human resource management, is also necessary. The ideal candidate will have experience at a Ph.D.-granting institution and be able to work outside of standard business hours to support the department's 24/7 operations.

Hiring Manager Title
Assistant Dean of the Division of Physical Sciences

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

  • Education/Academic Administration

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office,

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