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Georgia State University · 3 days ago

Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance

Atlanta Metro

Contract

Onsite

Director/Executive

$145K/yr - $155K/yr

7+ years exp

Georgia State University is experiencing growth and is looking for an Assistant Dean for Administration and Finance to join the College of Law. This role involves managing the College's administrative operations, overseeing financial planning, resource allocation, and providing strategic support to the Dean.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

The assistant dean serves as chief financial officer of the College and principal financial advisor to the Dean

The assistant dean directs financial planning and resource allocation for the School’s operating budget and has fiduciary responsibility for maintaining a sound financial environment

This position works closely with College administrators who process and record financial transactions to ensure timely and accurate information for budgetary compliance

The assistant dean works closely with the Dean to develop and coordinate the College’s annual academic and operating budget planning process, forecasts and predicts resource requirements for new and current programs and develops funding strategies

The position works closely with the Dean regarding faculty proposals, special initiatives, and faculty target and operating budget submissions

Makes presentations to the faculty and other constituent groups regarding budgetary issues

This position manages the law school’s College Finance Officer in the oversight of all financial and business services operations of the College while maintaining the integrity and transparency of budget planning and reporting within the law school

These functions include budgetary financial management, budgetary transactional operations, accounts payable and purchasing, contracts and grants, vendor administration, cost control, and monitoring

This position manages the law school’s Director of Information Technology, overseeing the law school’s commitment to technology; producing a plan to accomplish the law school’s goals in technology; directing the operations of the academic computing systems, audio-visual support, and the computer infrastructure of the law school; and coordinating support for the law school’s technology needs

The assistant dean manages the College’s Director of Administrative Services regarding administrative service operations: facilities operations, telecommunications, records maintenance, purchasing, shipping/receiving, mail distribution, and support services

The assistant dean is responsible for oversight of the faculty support services team and advises the support manager regarding employee supervision and provision of administrative and academic services to faculty

The assistant dean manages College of Law facilities and coordinates space planning with the Dean, faculty and other senior managers

The position supports the Dean in strategic planning for future space needs and manages special projects as needed

The assistant dean serves as a liaison to the University regarding major space projects, space management, and space allocation

The assistant dean directs and advises the law school’s Director of Conference Center Services, providing oversight for the financial management, general operation, marketing, sales initiatives, and client development/stewardship of the Knowles Conference Center

Qualification

Financial ManagementBudget PlanningAdministrative ManagementLeadershipInformation TechnologyFacilities ManagementPersonnel ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Business or Finance

seven years of related experience

Preferred

Master's degree of Business Administration or Master of Science in a related field

demonstrate leadership in University or higher education administration

ability to effectively interact and achieve positive results with various teams

ability to manage staff at various professional levels

ability to independently manage complex tasks, and prioritize to attain key objectives

strong organizational, communication, and management skills

ability to work well with faculty, staff, and individuals from diverse and inclusive backgrounds

additional experience in facilities management and personnel management

knowledge of issues in higher education management and/or legal education management

Benefits

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

Professional development opportunity and mentorship

Company

Georgia State University

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Georgia State is an urban public research university and national model for student success in Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

Founded in 1913

Atlanta, GA, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gsu.edu

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