Assistant Dean Finance and Administration

Overview

Job Title
:
Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

Agency
:
Texas A&M University

Department
:
Dean Of Business Administration

Proposed Minimum Salary
: $16,666.67 monthly

Job Location
:
College Station, Texas

Job Type
:
Staff

The Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration with Mays Business School at Texas A & M University serves as the senior financial and administrative leader for Mays Business School and reports directly to the Dean and an indirect reporting line to the Associate Vice President for Academic Financial Strategy. This position ensures that all financial, administrative, and business services functions of the college are effectively carried out on a day-to-day basis in alignment with the strategic direction and tactical needs of the Dean, Texas A&M University policies, and system requirements.

This position performs highly advanced business management and administrative work and exercises extensive latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration advises and makes recommendations to the Dean and executive leadership on budget development and implementation, long-range financial planning, financial analysis, risk mitigation, and other administrative matters. The Assistant Dean works collaboratively with college leadership and university centralized functions to develop standard processes, forecast future strategic needs, and support the implementation of new services and operational improvements that advance the mission of Mays Business School.

Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hire’s experience.

Cover Letter/Resume: A cover letter and resume are strongly recommended and will help in our review. You may upload them on the application under the CV/Resume section.

Required

Education and Experience:

• Master’s degree in business administration, finance, public administration, or a closely related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 years of significant senior-level administrative experience with substantial responsibility for financial management, budgeting, and operations in a complex organization.

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Extensive experience in academic financial administration within a higher education environment.
• Strong knowledge of university financial systems, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven ability to manage large, complex budgets and align financial resources with strategic priorities.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Demonstrated ability to lead, supervise, and influence multidisciplinary teams.
• Ability to analyze complex financial and operational data and provide clear, actionable recommendations.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others and build strong working relationships.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership.

Financial Leadership and Business Operations Management

Manages the financial and business operations of Mays Business School on behalf of the Dean. Directs the preparation, administration, and monitoring of annual and multi year operating and salary budgets, ensuring fiscal integrity, sustainability, and alignment with college and university strategic priorities. Provides long-range financial planning and analysis, actively monitors resource allocations and operating fund requirements, and identifies financial trends to support informed decision-making.

Oversees financial reporting, reconciliations, and compliance with applicable university, system, state, and federal policies and regulations. Approves routine and complex financial transactions, including purchasing, vouchers, payroll, and personnel-related documents, under authority delegated by the Dean. Identifies, assesses, and mitigates financial and operational risks impacting the college. Prepares and submits recurring and special financial and administrative reports as required.

Administrative Oversight, Human Resources, and University Collaboration

Provides leadership and operational oversight for college-wide administrative services, including finance, human…