University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science · 3 weeks ago
Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration
University of Maryland College Park
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$170K/yr - $192K/yr
12+ years expThe University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science is seeking an Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration for the School of Public Policy. The role involves overseeing financial, human resource, and administrative functions to support the school's teaching and research missions while ensuring compliance with relevant policies and regulations.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Dean, the Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration serves as the chief financial and human resources officer for the School of Public Policy
The Assistant Dean is responsible for the effective, efficient, and responsive functioning of the financial, human resource, and administrative aspects of the School to allow it to advance its teaching, research, and impact mission
The Assistant Dean works in consultation with the Dean and other leadership to develop and realize the School’s short- and long-term objectives, leads the financial and budgetary management needs of the School, and ensures compliance with University policies, University System policies, and State and Federal regulations
This position serves as a key advisor to the dean and a member of the Dean’s senior leadership team
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university
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
Ten years of progressively responsible financial, managerial, and administrative experience
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles; federal regulations relevant to sponsored research accounting and reporting
Demonstrated skill in problem solving and preparation of data-driven analyses and reports
Demonstrated ability utilizing IT tools and software systems to provide meaningful financial management information and analyses and to assure effective, efficient processing of business transactions
Demonstrated ability for forming positive working relationships with others at many levels within and across a complex organization, including the ability to identify and to gain consensus on issues of common interest
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to lead and work within a team-oriented environment; extensive and demonstrated effectiveness in supervision and mentoring of direct reports
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
Preferred
Master of Business Administration degree and/or a CPA certificate
Recent experience as an Assistant Dean and/or an academic department Director of Finance and Administration
Familiarity with the University of Maryland, College Park, or similar business systems (such as Workday, KFS, PHR, BPM, BA4, SIS)
Company
University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
UMCES are Maryland's premier research institution aimed at advancing scientific knowledge of the environment.
201-500 employees
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