Associate Dean of Administration & Finance

About the role

The Associate Dean of Administration & Finance (ADAF) serves as the principal administrative and budget officer for the College of Science, reporting directly to the Dean and participating in senior leadership.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage the college’s annual operating budget and multi‑year financial models.
• Oversee operating, restricted, development, start‑up, renovation, and cost‑share accounts and provide quarterly budget‑to‑actual reporting.
• Lead the team handling finance, budgeting, space management, personnel actions, and grants administration.
• Advise the Dean on revenue planning, expense forecasting, and strategic financial scenarios.
• Partner with HR and Faculty Affairs on recruitment, retention, compensation, and faculty offer packages.
• Manage the college’s space portfolio, including planning, renovations, and capital projects across multiple campuses.

Required profile

• Master’s degree required; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in large, multi‑million‑dollar operations, preferably in higher education.
• At least 5 years of managerial and supervisory experience.
• Experience in grant and contract administration, project and change management.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and financial reporting abilities.
• Proficiency with financial databases and analytical reporting tools.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.