Chief Operating Officer (COO)

Lambuth University seeks applications for the position of Chief Operating Officer (COO).

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operations and accomplish the mission statement of the university. Masters required, PhD is preferred; comparable credentials and/or experience will be considered. Candidates must demonstrate a successful background in leadership and management responsibility for the oversight and coordination of the University operations.

Job Requirements:

• Experience in a University environment;
• Commitment to the creation of a respectful and collaborative environment;
• The successful candidate for this position will be a team player, communicator, and have the ability to work under pressure;
• Accountability - Ability to accept responsibility and account for the actions of his/her team;
• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written;
• Demonstrated project management experience preferred;
• Ability to work with people of diverse backgrounds;
• Leadership and Management - Ability to influence/inspire others to do their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making their own decisions.

Job Description:

• Works collaboratively with the President and Vice-Presidents to oversee day-to-day operations consistent with the Lambuth mission, and to accomplish the long and short term goals of the university;
• Provides leadership for the development and implementation of goals, objectives and procedures as necessary;
• Serves on standing and ad-hoc committees to provide guidance and
• leadership as they relate to general business operations.

Compensation and Benefits: Salary is DOE. Benefits include medical insurance with prescription drug benefit, paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, life insurance, and retirement plan. Employees are eligible for tuition benefit after one year of employment.

A letter of application including resume and three professional references should be mailed to:

Lambuth University
Office of the President
705 Lambuth Blvd.
Jackson, TN 38301
Or e-mail to freeman@lambuth.edu

Documents submitted via email as attachments must be in Microsoft Word format.

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