Associate Dean, Administration & Finance
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,484 full-time undergraduates and 5,250 graduate and professional students. Ranked 35 among national universities, Boston College has 888 full-time and 1,281 FTE faculty, 2,711 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.5 billion.
Job DescriptionThe Associate Dean for Finance and Administrative Operations serves as the chief fiscal and operations officer for the Woods College of Advancing Studies. In this pivotal role, the Associate Dean collaborates closely with the Dean on a range of responsibilities related to academic and faculty operations, financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting. The Associate Dean is dedicated to ensuring the efficient utilization of resources while overseeing key administrative functions, including financial management, human resources, and facilities operations.
The Associate Dean directs budget planning, forecasting, and administration to optimize resource allocation and monitor financial performance. This includes generating reports on enrollments and program profitability, as well as providing financial forecasts and annual reports as needed. The role also encompasses managing the hiring processes for faculty and staff, overseeing annual evaluations, and handling HR transactions.
In addition, the Associate Dean is responsible for managing academic operations by overseeing revenue from enrollments and supporting operational improvements. The position involves ensuring compliance with accreditation requirements and managing the hiring of part-time faculty. Facilities management is another critical aspect of this role, where the Associate Dean advises on space needs, oversees building operations, and coordinates maintenance and renovation projects. The Associate Dean also plays a strategic role in participating in the college's planning processes and developing analytical reports to support resource allocation decisions. Collaborating with leadership, this role helps implement operational policies and procedures while assessing IT needs to enhance administrative efficiency.
RequirementsCandidates should possess extensive experience in financial management, budgeting, and administrative operations, along with strong leadership and organizational skills. Excellent communication and collaboration abilities are essential. A Masters of Business Administration is preferred.
Closing StatementBoston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on Boston College Employee Handbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. In concert with our Jesuit, Catholic mission, Boston College is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. To learn more about how BC supports diversity and inclusion throughout the university please visit the Office for Institutional Diversity.
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