Chief Operating Officer (Stern)

New York University • New York, NY

2d • $425,000 - $475,000

About The Position

NYU’s Stern School of Business seeks a strategic Chief Operating Officer (COO) to help shape the School’s next chapter in partnership with the Dean and Stern’s senior leadership team. Reporting directly to the Dean, the COO will serve as a key member of the leadership team bringing sharp operational insight and financial acumen to align complex non-academic functions with the School’s ambitious mission. This is a rare opportunity to lead the core infrastructure of a globally recognized business school at a pivotal moment in higher education. The COO will not only oversee critical operations but will serve as a strategic thought partner to the Dean, and actively propel innovation, strengthen collaboration, and position Stern for sustained excellence.
In this highly visible senior leadership role, the COO will help implement strategic direction and operational excellence across finance and budgeting, property development, capital projects and facilities, information technology, and emergency response.
The COO will help shape and implement Stern’s multi-year financial strategy, overseeing financial operations, budget development, long-range forecasting, and fiscal stewardship to ensure strong compliance with University fiscal policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards. The COO will provide insight into budgetary trends and partner with senior leaders to expand and strengthen existing and emerging programs, initiatives, and revenue streams. This leader will ensure that Stern’s technical and physical infrastructure continues to meet the evolving needs of more than 6,000 students and 600 faculty and staff. The COO will also help shape and implement a comprehensive School-wide strategy for technology and information resources that advances teaching, learning, research, and administrative excellence. In addition, this leader will build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, cultivating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (MBA or related graduate degree strongly preferred)
• 15+ years of progressively responsible leadership in finance, administration, operations, and information technology, including at least 10 years in a senior management role
• Proven experience managing complex budgets (> $100M) and multi-function administrative units in higher education, corporate, research, or a comparable mission-driven environment is essential
• Must include experience with and knowledge of fund-based accounting best practices
• Exceptional financial acumen, analytical ability, and strategic planning skills are required along with a demonstrated ability to lead organizational change, implement process improvements, and manage competing priorities
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with a collaborative leadership style are also essential as is knowledge of sponsored research administration, compliance requirements, and risk management frameworks.

Nice To Haves

• Leadership experience in a complex organization is preferred.
• While experience at a large university or peer business school is useful, it is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial operations, budget development, long-range forecasting, and fiscal stewardship
• Ensure compliance with University fiscal policies, regulatory requirements, and accounting standards
• Provide insight into budgetary trends
• Partner with senior leaders to expand and strengthen existing and emerging programs, initiatives, and revenue streams
• Ensure that Stern’s technical and physical infrastructure continues to meet the evolving needs of more than 6,000 students and 600 faculty and staff
• Shape and implement a comprehensive School-wide strategy for technology and information resources that advances teaching, learning, research, and administrative excellence
• Build, mentor, and inspire a high-performing, multidisciplinary team, cultivating a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive