Assistant Dean, Finance & Administration – COPH
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Type of Position:
Administration - Academic Deans
Job Type:
Regular
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education research and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.
UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):
- Health: Medical Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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Department:
CPH College of Public Health
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Summary of Job Duties:
We are seeking an experienced and strategic professional to assume the role of Assistant Dean for Finance & Administration at the College of Public Health. This critical leadership position involves directing all financial and administrative functions of the college working closely with the Dean Associate and Assistant Deans Department Chairs and other key leaders to drive the colleges mission forward. As the chief administrative and financial officer the Assistant Dean will report directly to the COPH Dean and maintain an indirect reporting line to the UAMS Vice Chancellor for Finance. The role also includes responsibilities as the IPE/COPH Building Manager requiring effective coordination across UAMS colleges and divisions. This is an exceptional opportunity to influence the colleges administrative landscape and advance its strategic objectives.If you are a dynamic leader with a passion for public health we encourage you to apply. This is your opportunity to make a significant impact on our community and contribute to our mission of improving public health outcomes.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in a related field
- Seven (7) years of financial and administrative experience in an academic setting
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Preferred Qualifications
- Masters degree
- Seven (7) years of financial and administrative experience in an academic setting
- CPA license (either active or inactive)
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
- Financial Expertise: Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and fund accounting principles.
- Leadership: Ability to provide strategic guidance and manage complex administrative operations.
- HR Management: Experience in sensitive employee relations and compliance reporting.
- Space and Resource Management: Oversight of building operations space planning and procurement.
- Communication: Strong advisory and collaborative skills with internal and external stakeholders.
- Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with systems like Workday Blackbaud and contract management tools
Additional Information:
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Management: Oversee the colleges financial health including budget development resource analysis cost control and compliance. Manage external and internal financial reporting faculty productivity metrics incentive plans and deans commitments to faculty.
- Operations Management: Manage day-to-day business operations ensuring compliance with regulations and policies. Oversee HR issues adjunct faculty space management security construction needs procurement and inventory tracking.
- Advisory Role: Provide guidance to college leadership on financial and administrative policies counsel on faculty conflict of interest strategic investments and recruitment. Act as the COPH signatory in various campus systems.
- Liaison Duties: Serve as a financial and administrative liaison to external academic bodies and UAMS divisions including Finance Human Resources and other colleges.
- May perform other duties as assigned to aid UAMSs and the COPH Mission.
Salary Information:
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Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must upload a resume to be considered for the position
Recruitment Contact Information:
Please contact for any recruiting relatedquestions.
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
No Background Check Required
This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background drug testing and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Constant Physical Activity:
N/A
Frequent Physical Activity:
Hearing Sitting Talking
Occasional Physical Activity:
Lifting Pulling Pushing Walking
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Fiscal Management
- Teacher Coaching
- Classroom Management
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Strategic Planning
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Cordova
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
