Business Officer, Louise Herrington School of Nursing
Baylor University

Job Info

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Business Officer

Baylor University invites nominations and applications for the position of Business Officer in the Louise Herrington School of Nursing.

Baylor University is a private Christian University and a nationally ranked Research 1 institution. The University provides a vibrant campus community for more than 20,000 students by blending interdisciplinary research with an international reputation for educational excellence and a faculty commitment to teaching and scholarship. Chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas through the efforts of Baptist pioneers, Baylor is the oldest continually operating University in Texas. Located in the heart of Dallas, the Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing (LHSON) prepares baccalaureate and graduate level nurses, within a Christian community for professional practice, healthcare leadership and worldwide service. Established as a diploma-granting program in 1909 and an academic unit of Baylor in 1950, the Nursing School offers Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees through Traditional, FastBacc® (one-year accelerated) and Distance Accelerated BSN programs. The LHSON also offers online Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs.

The Business Officer will be the senior advisor and partner on all financial and administrative matters and represents the Dean or Vice President on such matters to the University. Reporting directly to the Dean or Vice President, this leadership position is responsible for the effective conduct of business affairs and the appropriate allocation of resources to achieve the University's and Division's education, research, and business objectives. In addition to reporting to the Dean or Vice President, the Business Officer receives direction and guidance from the Chief Business Officer as a member of the University's Business Officer Council and is accountable for the sound, compliant and prudent operation of business.

Dallas is the third largest city in Texas and the largest city in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex. Located in North Texas, the city of Dallas has a population over 1.3 million. The Louise Herrington School of Nursing is nestled near Downtown Dallas and is convenient to Baylor University Medical Center and more than 150 professional nursing practice sites throughout Dallas communities. Dallas' many neighborhoods and entertainment districts have everything imaginable. From family-friendly and quaint settings to sports, to vibrant nightlife and the arts. Downtown Dallas is a continuously growing area with a beautiful arts scene, urban green spaces, fine dining and luxurious shopping.

Successful candidates will possess:

• A bachelor's degree in business, finance, or accounting from an accredited institution
• A minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible management experience in a finance/accounting function
• The ability to embody the Baylor culture and possess a deep appreciation for the University's Christian mission
• Additional desired competencies in:
  • Large-scale data analysis
  • Collaborative leadership and decision-making
  • Financial and administrative strategizing

The Search Profile, with additional information about Baylor University, the opportunities

for the Business Officer, and instructions for application, may be found at:

https://www.agbsearch.com/searches/business-officer-louise-herrington-school-of-nursing-baylor-university

Nominations and Applications

The application deadline for best consideration is January 23, 2023. The search will remain open until the appointments are made.

Candidates are requested to submit the following:

• A resume
• A letter of interest
• The contact information for five references (to be contacted with candidate's permission at a later date).

Application materials should be sent to: BaylorBusinessNursing@agbsearch.com

Nominations and expressions of interest in the Business Officer position are encouraged. Please direct them to BaylorBusinessNursing@agbsearch.com or to the AGB search consultants listed below:

Larry Ladd, Executive Search Consultant, larry.ladd@agbsearch.com / 508-274-0910

Julie Staggs, Executive Search Consultant, julie.staggs@agbsearch.com / 571-970-7895

Baylor University is a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, Baylor is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor's commitment to equal opportunity and respect of others does not undermine the validity and effect of the constitutional and statutory protections for its religious liberty, including, without limitation, the religious organization exemption under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the religious exemption to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, and the Free Exercise Clause of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution, among others. Baylor encourages women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities to apply.

EEO/M/F/Vets/Disabled

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