Assistant Dean Admin and Finance

To be fully considered for the position all candidate must submit the following at the time of submission:

• A completed GSU application
• Resume
• Cover letter
• Three professional references

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Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in Business or Finance and seven years of related experience.

Preferred Hiring Requirements:

• Master of Business Administration or Master of Science in a related field is preferred.

Salary offers will be determined based on the candidates qualifications in relation to the Minimum Hiring Standards. Candidates earlier in their careers are typically offered salaries closer to the minimum of the hiring range while those with more advanced or relevant experience may be considered for compensation at or above the hiring range.

Assistant Dean Admin. and Finance

Perimeter College

Georgia State University

Office of the Dean

Perimeter College at Georgia State University is dedicated to student success and innovative the dynamic and changing landscape of higher education it provides more than access to a college education. We strive to create an environment that fosters collaboration innovation and academic excellence. Our team is committed to paving the way for students to ignite their passion for learning cultivate their talents and skills and transform their lives. Through our academically talented faculty and outstanding staff Perimeter College is strategically poised to continue the success of educating students that began more than 50 years ago when it first opened its doors in 1964 in Clarkston Georgia. Since then the college has grown to include four additional campuses throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area (Alpharetta Decatur Dunwoody Newton) and become a pioneer in the online learning space while also offering more than 30 pathways leading to an associate degree.

Georgia State Universitys Perimeter College seeks a strategic and collaborative leader to serve as Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration. Reporting directly to the Perimeter College Dean this role functions as the Colleges chief administrative and financial officer providing executive leadership for finance human resources facilities grants development and administrative operations. The position serves as a principal liaison between Perimeter College and universitylevel administration and plays a critical role in advancing institutional efficiency across five campuses.

WHAT MAKES PERIMETER COLLEGE A GREAT PLACE

• A flexible work environment.
• Generous benefits including health dental vision tuition assistance retirement etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunities and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The essential duties and responsibilities of theAssistant Dean Admin and Financeare the following:

Budget and Finance

• The Assistant Dean serves as Chief Financial Officer of the College and principal financial advisor to the Dean. The Assistant Dean directs financial planning and provides strategic counsel on fiscal policy resource allocation and longterm financial sustainability. The Assistant Dean maintains fiduciary responsibility for ensuring a sound financial environment including internal controls compliance transparency and accountability. The position collaborates closely with College administrators responsible for financial transactions to ensure accurate timely and compliant budgetary reporting.
• The Assistant Dean works closely with the Dean to develop and coordinate the Colleges annual academic and operating budget planning and forecasting processes. Additionally assessing financial resource requirements for existing and new academic programs and developing funding strategies to support institutional priorities will be an expectation. The position works closely with the Dean on faculty proposals special initiatives and faculty target and operating budget submissions and delivers presentations to faculty and constituent groups on budgetary matters.

Business Operations and Institutional Administration

• This position provides executive oversight of the College Finance Officer and all financial and business services operations ensuring integrity and transparency in budget execution and reporting. The Assistant Dean leads the development and implementation of policies procedures and internal controls to ensure compliance with state federal institutional and system regulations and guidelines.
• The Assistant Dean oversees core operational functions including: budget and financial management accounts payable purchasing and vendor administration contracts and grants administration and cost control and financial monitoring

Human Resources and Workforce Management

• Provides strategic leadership for workforce planning employee relations recruitment retention performance management and organizational effectiveness for all staff in partnership with college and university leadership.
• Manages payroll administration for all College employees

Facilities IT Space Planning and Capital Projects

• The Assistant Deans manages the College Facilities Officer providing executive leadership for facilities operations and administrative support services. This position supports the Dean with space planning construction renovation and campus relocation projects across all instructional campuses. Additionally the Assistant Dean partners with the Dean faculty and senior leadership on strategic planning for future space and capital needs. The Assistant Dean serves as the Colleges primary liaison to the University on major facilities initiatives construction/renovation projects and maintenance space management space allocation and grounds.
• This position will manage special projects related to facilities improvements and institutional growth including the Botanical Garden.
• The Assistant Dean facilitates planning and execution of technology initiatives aligned with academic operational and instructional needs. The position will collaborate closely with Central IT to support faculty staff classrooms and instructional technologies across five campuses.

Grants Development and External Funding

• The Assistant Dean champions the growth and advancement of sponsored programs providing strategic oversight of the Colleges Director for Sponsored Programs. The position collaborates with faculty staff students campus leadership and external partners to develop and implement strategies that increase external funding aligned with College priorities.

Strategic Partnerships and Institutional Advancement

• The Assistant Dean serves as a key member of the Colleges senior leadership team working collaboratively to enhance operational efficiency and elevate the Colleges profile. Additionally the position partners with central university units including enrollment management student success public relations and marketing public safety to support strategic initiatives and institutional goals.