Assistant Dean

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration serves as a strategic leader and key advisor, providing oversight of financial planning, budget management, and administrative operations for the academic unit. This role is integral to strategic planning, budgeting, and financial analysis in support of the organization’s mission and long-term goals. The Assistant Dean is a results-driven leader with strong communication skills who fosters collaboration across departments and ensures operational effectiveness.

Example Duties:
● Develop and manage the annual budget aligned with strategic goals.
● Provide financial forecasting and reporting to support data-driven decisions.
● Manage grants, contracts, and endowment funds in accordance with applicable guidelines.
● Lead long-term financial planning and resource allocation strategies.
● Represent the college on university-wide financial and administrative committees.
● Manages a team of professional and support staff.
● Other duties as assigned.


Physical Demands: N/A



Licenses/ Certifications: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.

Experience: Twelve (12) years of professional experience in financial planning, budget management, or academic administrative operations. Six (6) years of experience supervising or managing professional staff. 

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

Knowledge of organizational and unit performance measures.

Knowledge of the impact and implications of decisions on leadership objectives.

Skill in oral and written communication.

Skill in data analytics and negotiation.

Skill in the use of Microsoft Office and Google Suite products.

Ability to research information and analyze complex data and information to create reports and presentations.

Ability to exercise independent judgment and discretion.

Ability to develop and administer new policies and procedures.

Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, regulations, and laws.

Additional Job Details

Preferences:

Five years of working knowledge of UMD financial systems

Job Risks

Financial Disclosure Required

Yes

Department

JOUR-Philip Merrill College of Journalism

Worker Sub-Type

Staff Regular

Salary Range

$138,160-$165,792

Background Checks

Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify anyone from employment. Before any adverse decision, the finalist will have an opportunity to provide information to the University regarding disclosable background check information. The University reserves the right to rescind the offer of employment or otherwise decline or terminate employment if the information reported by the background check is deemed incompatible with the position, regardless of when the background check is completed.

Employment Eligibility

The successful candidate must complete employment eligibility verification (on Form I-9) by presenting documents that establish identity and work authorization within the timeframe required by federal immigration law, and where applicable, to demonstrate renewed employment authorization.  Failure to complete employment eligibility verification or reverification within the timeframe set forth by law may result in suspension or termination of employment.

EEO Statement

The University of Maryland, College Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment. Please read the University’s Equal Employment Opportunity Statement of Policy.

Title IX Non-Discrimination Notice

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