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Tulane University · 3 months ago

Assistant Dean, Finance and Administration

New Orleans, LA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Tulane University is seeking an Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration to serve as a senior administrator for the School of Social Work. This role involves providing executive-level leadership in strategic planning, financial management, and operational oversight while supervising the finance and operations team and liaising between the Dean's office and various stakeholders.

Higher Education

Responsibilities

Serves as a senior administrator for the School of Social Work, functioning as both Chief of Staff and senior financial administrator

Provides executive-level leadership in strategic planning, financial management, and operational oversight while serving as a crucial liaison between the Dean's office and various stakeholders

Supervises finance, operations and administrative support team

Plays a pivotal role in advancing the school's mission through strategic leadership, operational excellence, and financial stewardship

Responsible for developing and implementing comprehensive strategies that support the school's academic mission, managing the school’s budget and ensuring effective administrative operations

Qualification

Financial managementStrategic planningLeadership experienceProcess improvementProject managementCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsChange managementDiversityInclusionStaff developmentMatrix organizationHigher education administrationFacilities managementInterpersonal skillsConfidentiality

Required

Proven leadership and management experience with resource allocation and leading personnel

Creative and broad thinker and collaborator, plus ability to develop a short- and long-term vision and communications, including a detailed work plan

Excellent negotiations, organizational skills and ability to prioritize assignments, address multiple tasks simultaneously, and meet established deadlines

Ability to interact and communicate effectively and diplomatically with colleagues

Commitment to advancing the school's goals of diversity and inclusion

Excellent group presentation, oral, and written communication skills

Spreadsheet and database software proficiency

Familiarity with the University's suite of enterprise software that support academic, administrative, and financial management

Ability to work with a matrix organizational reporting structure

Strong strategic planning and execution abilities

Advanced knowledge of financial management and budgeting principles

Excellent leadership and staff development skills

Superior communication and presentation abilities

Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Ability to manage complex projects and initiatives

Knowledge of higher education administration

Expertise in process improvement and organizational development

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse constituencies

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Demonstrated change management experience

Proficiency in financial and operational software system

Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Accounting, or related field

Seven (7) years of progressively responsible experience in financial management, operations, or related field

Five (5) years of supervisory experience

Preferred

Prior experience in a university or higher education setting

Master's degree in business or finance

Experience managing other professionals

Appreciation for issues of space management and facilities

Five years of leadership and/or management in business management within private or public organizations

Company

Tulane University

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A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation.

Founded in 1834

New Orleans, Louisiana, USA

1001-5000 employees