Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration

Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration

Job Title Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration

Location

Campus

Commitment to On-Campus Experience

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Syracuse University values the collaboration, mentorship, and spontaneous connections that happen when our community works together on campus.

Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range

Pay Range $156,000 - $217,000

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidate’s education, training, work experience and key competencies; the university’s strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

Staff Level S6

FLSA Status Exempt

Hours

Standard University business hours

8:30am – 5:00pm (academic year)

8:00am – 4:30pm (summer)

Hours may vary based on operational needs.

Job Type

Job Type Full-time

Unionized Position Code Not Applicable

Job Description

The Assistant Dean of Finance & Administration serves as the senior financial executive overseeing the financial management, planning and analysis, and main administrative functions of the Whitman School of Management. Reporting to the Dean, this role is responsible for planning and execution of comprehensive fiscal operations, financial modeling for decision making, monitoring of key performance indicators, operational management, and related policies, procedures and internal controls for an approximately $150 million annual budget.

The Assistant Dean is part of the senior leadership team of the Whitman School, while also partnering with the senior finance and budget team of Syracuse University, to advance Whitman’s academic mission and growth objectives. This position will lead and support an organizational culture of modern financial management, including stewardship of tuition and gift accounts, clear data analyses and tracking, making recommendations for executive decision making, forecasting and identifying/evaluating opportunities for improvements and growth;

budget preparation, management and reporting; coordinating administrative functions across teams; ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation policies and regulations; and continuous process improvement and assessment.

Education and Experience

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree relevant to the position preferred, with professional certifications in related areas being a plus.
• 10+ years of financial planning, analysis and management experience.
• Strong analytical, financial, and operational management skills.
• Demonstrated organizational excellence of leading people within a modern and efficient FP&A environment, leveraging technological tools, advanced data analysis, and data visualization to drive informed decision-making and operational effectiveness.

Skills and Knowledge

• Leadership and strategic and operational experience, including knowledge of best practice regarding efficient and effective usage of existing financial resources.
• Exceptional problem-solving and decision-making skills, with an ability to think critically and strategically about financial impact.
• Extensive knowledge of financial models, revenue streams, and regulatory frameworks, preferably within higher education or similarly complex environments.
• Strong understanding of endowment and gift management, capital project financing, financial oversight, risk assessment and budgets.
• Excellent technical proficiency, including related to analytics and data visualization.
• Proven experience with leading high-performing budget teams, including performance management and accountability.
• Outstanding collaboration skills and excellent verbal and written communication, including ability to be both concise and detailed, and working with a variety of…