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CED Assistant Dean, Finance & Administration (0548) Job #82364 - College of Environmental Design (CED)

Berkeley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

$171K/yr - $230K/yr

The University of California, Berkeley is a world-leading institution known for its academic and research excellence. The Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration serves as the Chief Administrative Officer, providing strategic leadership and operational oversight for all administrative functions within the College of Environmental Design.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serves as the Chief of Staff to the Dean and principal administrative strategist to Department Chairs and senior leadership. This role advises on all college operations, and leads all core day-to-day business functions through subordinate managers and across all departments and units, including Human Resources and Academic Personnel, Finance & Budget, Student & Instructional Services, Facilities/Space, Infrastructure & Information Technology, Communications/Development & External Relations, and general administrative support

Develops, directs, and implements college-wide policies, procedures, and operational guidelines across all departments to support faculty, students, and affiliates (e.g., Terner Center, Blake Garden), ensuring operational efficiency and regulatory compliance while leveraging administrative systems for effective planning and decision-making

As Chief of Staff, supports college-wide community building through various staff-focused programs, aligning teams and advancing cross-team collaboration

Manages sensitive and high-stakes issues requiring diplomacy, strategic negotiation, and intra-college and cross-campus collaboration

Provides consultation on academic and curricular matters and instructional support as they relate to college operations, staffing, instructional support, and space planning. This includes teaching studios, research labs, and fabrication spaces

Determines organizational structure and supervisorial relationships across CED departments and administrative units; aligns staffing and reporting structures with institutional priorities

Ensures administrative continuity across departments through guidance, communication, and change management leadership

Serves as Divisional Finance Leader (DFL) and chief budget officer for the College, responsible for overall fiscal integrity and stewardship of financial resources

Develops, implements, and manages the College’s complex annual budget (~$42M+), including multi-year forecasting, scenario planning & financial modeling, resource planning & allocation, and financial reporting trend analysis

Conducts in-depth financial and trend analysis to inform short- and long-term planning, identify underutilized resources, and recommend cost control measures

Oversees financial oversight for temporary academic support (TAS), enrollment-based revenue, gift funds, research support, and revenue-generating programs (e.g., summer programs, Self-Supporting Graduate Professional Degree Programs [SSGPDP])

Coordinates with campus-level financial leadership, including the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Finance and the Budget Office, to ensure compliance with all university fiscal policies, including capital financing, recharge proposals, TAS distribution, and compliance

Designs and implements budget strategies aligned with enrollment trends, academic programs, auxiliary revenues, gift funds, research activity, and temporary academic support (TAS)

Serves as a strategic advisor and thought partner to the Dean and senior administrators, helping to set and execute long-term goals and initiatives

Drives long-range strategic planning and leads the development and implementation of key initiatives, including financial reform, academic expansion, and organizational change

Leads and contributes to high-impact, cross-functional projects, such as capital planning, enrollment growth, and academic program expansion

Authors and presents high-impact analyses, reports, and strategic recommendations to inform leadership decisions on resource allocation, faculty staffing (FTE planning), and space planning

Coordinates with faculty committees and academic units to ensure operations are aligned with strategic academic and research goals

Represents the College on high-level campus and systemwide committees, including the Provost’s Associate Council (CAO group), the Divisional Finance Leader (DFL) group, and capital planning task forces

Serves as the College’s liaison to key administrative partners across campus, including People & Culture, ERSO, Budget Office, Financial Planning & Analysis, Academic Personnel, and Employee & Labor Relations

Engages regularly with leadership in other colleges, research centers, and administrative units to foster alignment with university-wide goals

Participates in systemwide discussions on IT funding, budget model evolution, administrative streamlining, and strategic planning

Qualification

Financial analysisStrategic planningProject managementLeadership skillsHuman resources managementRisk management planningBudget managementAnalytical skillsCustomer serviceTeam-buildingChange managementPolicy developmentData evaluationInterpersonal skillsConflict managementDecision makingCritical thinkingCommunication skillsCreative problem solvingCollaboration

Required

Advanced knowledge of and ability to apply/interpret system-wide, campus, and college policies and procedures

Excellent project management skills, including the capability of managing capital projects

Excellent skills to work collaboratively and act persuasively in sensitive situations; skills in conflict management techniques

Thorough knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; accounting and payroll

Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively lead, motivate, and influence others, and develop and maintain high standards of customer service

Thorough knowledge of common campus-specific and other computer application programs

Very strong ability to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution, including the development of creative solutions, which may have no precedent

Analytical and technical skills to manage and evaluate data

Ability to make sound decisions regarding hiring, evaluating, and developing employees

Outstanding leadership skills; ability to model a positive influence, emphasizing team-building and consensus-building in the workplace

Excellent critical thinking and strategic management skills; proven ability to synthesize large amounts of complex, qualitative information, formulate and articulate far-reaching policy and procedural recommendations, and produce quality, professional work

Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package offered by the University

Paid time per year to engage in professional development activities

Company

University of California, Berkeley

Glassdoor4.3

A wellspring of innovation, the school occupies a 1,232-acre campus near downtown Berkeley.

Founded in 1868

Berkeley, CA, US

10001+ employees

http://berkeley.edu

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