VPBA Position Description

I. Position Summary

The Chief Business Officer reports to the Executive Vice President/University Provost, and is responsible for the primary assets of the University comprising human resources and facilities. Functional areas of responsibility include: human resources; business operations; physical plant; facilities planning, design and construction; risk management; and security. This position also oversees the business development of Minerva Enterprises, Shelby Business & Technology Park, Louisville Medical Center Development Corporation, and the Quality and Charity Care Trust.

II. Individual Responsibilities

• Maintain, and as appropriate, improve the grounds and buildings of the physical plant. Oversee the updates and administration of the university facilities master plan.
• Administer and continually improve operating procedures to manage and maintain plant assets, undeveloped real estate, the inventory of moveable equipment, and the disposal, salvage, or demolition of equipment, as needed.
• Administer the University purchasing needs, including interests in real property, contractual services, renewals of all types, supplies and materials, equipment, and services.
• Promote compliance with the University's policies on risk and insurance management.
• Manage the services necessary to support the efficient normal operations of the University (e.g., postal service, food services, bookstore).
• Coordinate and manage the personnel and policies necessary to ensure the security of the physical plant, inventory, employees, and student population.
• Administer, under the statutory authority granted to the University, all capital construction contracts and renovation projects, including the hiring of architects/engineers and other consultants.
• Administer institutional personnel polices and practices for staff, including personnel records, payroll, benefits, staff employment, wage and salary administration.
• Oversee the business development of Minerva and Shelby Business & Technology Park.
• Administer the University's Affirmative Action Plan for nonacademic personnel.
• Serve as a Liaison with the Staff Senate.
• Oversee the asset development of the UofL Foundation and all "related subsidiaries.
• Administer the asset development of the Quality Charity Care Trust.
• Consult with and advise the members of the Office of the President on matters relating to Business Affairs.
• Ensure that the assets and operation of the unit fulfill the academic mission of the University.