This Assistant Dean, Finance and Operations is responsible for orchestrating and managing all financial, personnel, budget, and payroll matters for the Division of Student Affairs. The Assistant Dean directs the operations of the Office of the Vice President, including administrative support scheduling, overall office functions, and supervising the Director of Marketing and Communications. This position reports to the VPSA position, serves as a member of the VPSA administrative team, and plays a key role in the overall budget/human resource operations of the Division of Student Affairs. This position will work with the VPSA, the Senior Leadership Team, and the Division's Directors in assuring that the Division is in compliance with all personnel, budgetary, accounting, and payroll procedures and policies instituted by the University. The Assistant Dean will create a culture of training and organizational effectiveness around business, finance, and human resource protocols and expectations. This position will coordinate the Division's purchasing, financial and budgetary activities through a consultative manner with key individuals in the Division including identified Budget/Finance roles within Departments. As a member of the Office of the VPSA, this position will also manage the daily purchasing, financial and budgetary activities. 
• Demonstrated experience in budget preparation, fiscal management, and auditing procedures.

• Demonstrated leadership, operations management, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively and through consultation and respect in a diverse work environment.

• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other work related software programs.

• Bachelor's Degree or High School Diploma/equivalent 

• 11 years of responsible financial management and administrative experience


• MBA preferred.

• Five or more years of progressive financial management and administrative experience in Higher Education. 

• Working knowledge of university systems to include Concur, HCM, TAMS, BDS, Datastore, and Paymentnet.