Assistant Dean of Finance and Operations
- University of Maryland
- Location: College Park, Maryland
- Category: Executive-Dean-Other
- Posting Date: 02/01/2023
- Application Deadline: Open until filled
Job Description
Position Number:
123601Title:
Assistant DeanFunctional Title:
Assistant Dean of Finance and OperationsCategory Status:
33-Exempt RegularApplicant Search Category:
StaffUniversity Authorized FTE:
1.00Unit:
INFO-College of Information StudiesCampus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the state’s flagship institution. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
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Vaccine Protocol
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Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The College of Information Studies (iSchool) at the University of Maryland seeks applications to fill the open position of Assistant Dean for Finance and Operations. Reporting to the Dean, this position works closely with the other members of the dean’s leadership team and with the dean’s academic team to help set the financial and operational roadmap for the College.
This critical position is responsible for the financial and operational affairs of the College. Primary areas of responsibility include financial management, information technology services, facilities management, long-range resource and space planning, human resources, and core College administration and operations. This position will manage three senior Directors that make up the finance and operations leadership team to plan and execute an operational vision that meets current and future needs of our growing College.
The iSchool is a top-ranked research and teaching college where faculty, staff, and students are passionate about using information and technology to break down barriers and create exciting new possibilities. Faculty, staff, and students together are combining principles of information science with cutting-edge technology to foster access to information, improve information interfaces, and expand how information is used in an evolving world. Throughout all of our endeavors, we are committed to utilizing information and technology for good – to connect communities, empower individuals, and create opportunities.
We now seek a strong and inclusive operational leader to allow the College to continue strong in all these endeavors!
Minimum Qualifications:
Education:
Master’s Degree required, preferably in accounting, finance, management or a related field.
Experience:
Master’s Degree required, preferably in accounting, finance, management or a related field.
Experience:
- 10+ years of financial, managerial, and administrative experience in an institution of higher education including experience as an Assistant Dean, a Director, or equivalent position.
- Must have functional experience in at least two of the following areas:
- Managing finances of a complex organization
- Overseeing HR and payroll operations
- Management of sponsored projects
- Overseeing operational functions of a unit to include, but not limited to, IT and Facilities
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence/motivate all levels of staff, ability to clearly articulate policies and decisions to all levels of staff. Excellent communication skills are a must.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- Advanced project management skills, including the capability to manage capital projects.
- Experience managing staff in a University setting; ability to coach and train staff; Excellent management and leadership skills are a must.
- The position requires excellent skills in leading budget and financial management, human resources, and administration; sound judgment and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information; leadership and interpersonal skills to help build, adapt, and maintain a collaborative and team-based work environment; and analysis and problem-solving skills.
- Expertise with campus systems and processes.
- Must possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of policies, procedures, and systems in the following areas: budget and finance, accounting, contract and grant administration, human resources, labor relations, bargaining agreements, academic and staff personnel policies, payroll, business services, procurement, operations, risk management, facilities and space, safety, and emergency response.
- The position requires political acumen and the capacity to handle a large number of assignments with sensitivity to priorities, shifting demands, and to consequences
Preferences:
Preferences:
- Experience with change management and leadership in higher education.
- Administrative leadership experience in the UMCP Division of Academic Affairs
- Thorough knowledge of and experience with UMCP policies, procedures, and systems in the following areas: budget and finance, accounting, contract and grant administration, human resources, labor relations, bargaining agreements, academic and staff personnel policies, payroll, business services, procurement, operations, risk management, facilities and space, safety, and emergency response.
- Interest in developing a thorough knowledge of the College’s academic, research, and public service programs, and committed to building and maintaining a school that is well managed and characterized by high quality service, professionalism, and solid financial and administrative planning.
Additional Information:
Note: If you need an accommodation at any point during the process, please notify iSchool HR at ischoolhr@umd.edu
The College of Information Studies strives to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify as members of underrepresented, underserved, and/or marginalized communities.
Salary: High 180’s to Mid 190’s
The College of Information Studies strives to be a diverse, equitable, inclusive, and welcoming environment. Hence, we strongly encourage applications from people who identify as members of underrepresented, underserved, and/or marginalized communities.
Salary: High 180’s to Mid 190’s
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This PositionPhysical Demands
Typical Office Environment
Posting Date:
01/24/2023Closing Date:
02/25/2023Open Until Filled
NoDiversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.
