Associate Dean of Administration & Finance

About the role

The Associate Dean of Administration & Finance serves as the principal administrative and budget officer for the College of Social Sciences and Humanities, reporting to the Dean and participating in senior leadership to shape strategic direction.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and report on the college’s annual operating budget and multi‑year financial models, advising the Dean on revenue and expense planning.
• Oversee contracts, sponsored research administration, and compliance with federal, state, and sponsor regulations.
• Provide analytical reports on enrollment, staffing, financial, and space trends to support strategic planning and resource allocation.
• Partner with Human Resources on faculty and staff recruitment, retention, performance reviews, and compensation.
• Manage the college’s space portfolio (~90,000 sq ft), coordinating space planning and capital projects with university offices.
• Lead and develop the budget, finance administration, and research administration teams, supervising senior directors.

Required profile

• Master’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• At least 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing large, multimillion‑dollar operations.
• Minimum five years of managerial or supervisory experience, including project and change management.
• Strong analytical ability and experience using financial databases and developing reports.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.

Required skills

• Financial budgeting and modeling.
• Project management and change management.
• Use of financial databases and reporting tools.

What we offer

• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness, retirement, and commuting support.