Assistant Dean of Finance
Assistant Dean of Finance
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
Job Description
Reporting to the Dean of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences the Assistant Dean of Finance provides leadership for the financial operations for the College and its constituent units. This position must provide effective fiscal management oversight into various research and Extension programs. Through its land grant mission of research teaching and extension the college has been instrumental in helping agriculture and other life science industries make significant strides in improving peoples lives. Todays College is adapting to societys expectations and needs by focusing its resources and efforts on improving human health and nutrition sustaining agriculture and the environment reducing the reliance on fossil fuels and developing cures for devastating and debilitating diseases.
Position responsibilities include providing oversight for the fiscal operations and management of all financial and purchasing resources of the college ensuring accuracy and compliance with university state and federal guidelines for the efficient and effective utilization of resources. Provides oversight regarding communication implementation and evaluation of financial operations. Develop an annual budget and spending plan forecasting the colleges needs. Manage balances for all accounts proposes solutions to address budget imbalances/surpluses and implements adjustments as needed. Oversee budget allocations to constituent units coordinates and evaluates requests for resources monitors midyear and yearend balances and assists management and the Dean in addressing unit financial issues. Provides development and delivery of training and responsible fiscal handling to unit heads and fiscal personnel in the use of the universitys finance systems and preparation and response to financial reviews. Implement information management and review programs and internal controls to ensure accountability and to encourage continuous improvement. Reviews and recommends operational efficiencies and improvements in all functional areas. Provides consultation to constituent units regarding assessment activities. Manages the enterprise systems changes needed to enact organizational changes. Collaborates with the colleges HR Director regarding the financial impact of recruitment and compensation programs and compensation adjustments as well as cooperative development and encouragement of proactive retention strategies to unit leaders. Oversees Risk Management; in consultation with other appropriate professionals in the constituent units works to review update and improve risk management measures. Provides supervisory oversight for fiscal support personnel in the finance department. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
A masters degree in a related field such as public administration business administration or education or a bachelors degree and significant related experience. Advanced spreadsheet skills including manipulation of large data sets; ability to analyze summarize and present financial and narrative information clearly. Evidence of strong interpersonal skills and effective writing and communication skills. Significant successful experience in financial management related position in higher education setting. Knowledge of federal guidelines related to grants contracts and service centers. Experience managing professional financial personnel.
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of Virginia Tech financial and academic policies and procedures and their related enterprise systems. Experience in academia and understanding of the university and state environment policies and procedures.
Appointment Type
Regular
Salary Information
$180000 $200000; commensurate with experience
Review Date
January 10 2025
Additional Information
To complete the application process please include a cover letter resume and list of references.
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto Ut Prosim (That I May Serve) Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a handson transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problemsolvers. A comprehensive landgrant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge discovery and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36000 undergraduate graduate and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges a school of medicine a veterinary medicine college Graduate School and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech endorses and encourages participation in professional development opportunities and university shared governance. These valuable contributions to university shared governance provide important representation and perspective along with opportunities for unique and impactful professional development.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees students or applicants on the basis of age color disability sex (including pregnancy) gender gender identity gender expression genetic information ethnicity or national origin political affiliation race religion sexual orientation or military status or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about discuss or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation please contact April Woodat regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
Employment Type
Full Time
