General Information
Job Description | ADMIN MGR 1 | Working Title | Assistant Dean/Chief Financial & Administrative Officer |
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Job Code | 000547 | Grade | 25 |
Department Name | Graduate Division - D01144 | Department Head | |
Supervisor | Effective Date | 11/11/2019 |
Position(s) Directly Supervised
Job Code | Title | FTE |
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004623 | FINANCIAL ANL SUPV 1 | 1 |
004507 | ADMISSIONS RECRMT SPEC 1 | 1 |
004551 | STDT ACAD SPEC 4 | 1 |
004519 | CAREER SVC SUPV 1 | 1 |
004541 | STDT ADVISOR SUPV 2 | 1 |
004330 | ACAD PRG MGT OFCR 3 | 1 |
Generic Scope
Spends the majority of time (50% or more) achieving organizational objectives through the coordinated achievements of subordinate staff. Establishes departmental goals and objectives, functions with autonomy. Manages the accountability and stewardship of human, financial, and often physical resources in compliance with departmental and organizational goals and objectives. Ensures subordinate supervisors and professionals adhere to defined internal controls. Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets. |
Custom Scope
Responsible for managing the administrative operations of a school, OR a medium to large academic department, OR several small departments within a college, OR a medium to large non-academic department. Typically includes all or most of the following functions: IT, facilities, student services, contracts and grants, budgetary financial management and/or human resources. Manages a professional staff, typically large, and/or comprised of professionals in various fields. Assumes accountability for decisions made by subordinates. Performs long and short term planning for function. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in additional costs and personnel, and serious delays in overall schedules. |
Department Custom Scope
Reporting to the Dean of the Graduate Division, the Assistant Dean/Chief Financial & Administrative Officer (CFAO) serves as a principal advisor to the Dean and the Associate Deans. The position has full responsibility for directing the administrative operations of the Graduate Division, which includes planning, directing, and coordinating the academic and financial affairs of the Graduate Division. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the Assistant Dean/CFAO plays an integral role in the development of the Dean's long range goals and objectives, and provides executive leadership and direction in the implementation of the Graduate Division's administrative and financial policies and procedures. The Assistant Dean/CFAO will supervise six (6) unit heads/directors; Financial Operations Manager, Admissions Manager, Director of Academic Affairs, Director of GradSuccess, Director of Outreach/Recruitment and Director of Research Ethics and Education Program. |
Education & Experience Requirements
Education Requirements
Degree | Requirement |
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Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. | Required |
Education and experience equivalent to an MA or related Master's degree. | Preferred |
Experience Requirements
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License Requirements
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Educational Condition Requirements
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Key Responsibilities
Description | % Time |
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Manages, plans and administers all administrative operations of a school, OR a medium to large academic department, OR several small departments within a college, or a medium to large non-academic department.
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20 |
Administrative services typically include all or most of the following functions: IT, facilities, student services, laboratories, contracts and grants, budgetary financial management, recharge administration and/or human resources. | 5 |
Prepares short and long range planning for administrative services operations and improvements to processes.Establishes and recommends change to policies which affect the assigned unit(s). | 5 |
Establishes and recommends change to policies which affect the department. | 5 |
Develops and monitors operational and budget processes, staff FTE, finance, human resources and space planning.
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15 |
Manages systems and procedures to protect departmental assets.
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5 |
Plans for physical plant rehabilitation and renovation. | 5 |
May oversee administrative functions for complex operations such as clinical laboratories or patient care facilities, typically to include significant budgetary accountability. | 5 |
Represents the department on business affairs to the institution community.
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10 |
Develops and prepares budgets and financial reports for grants, general appropriations, endowments and other funds. Funds appropriations are typically moderate in complexity.
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20 |
Other duties, as assigned. | 5 |
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledge/Skill/Ability | Requirement |
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Broad knowledge of the organization's processes, protocols and procedures with a focus on budget, account and fund management and/or personnel management under labor contract(s) and personnel policy. | Required |
Broad knowledge of financial analysis and reporting techniques; human resources and risk management planning; and/or accounting and payroll. | Required |
Broad knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. | Required |
Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner. | Required |
Skills to work collaboratively with other locations. | Required |
Demonstrated management and conflict resolution skills to effectively lead and motivate others. | Required |
Proven skills to quickly evaluate complex issues and identify multiple options for resolution. | Required |
Skills in organization and customer service to effectively manage multiple important priorities.Proven ability to organize department work functions in an efficient and effective manner. | Required |
Strong verbal and written communication skills; ability to influence/persuade all levels of staff. | Required |
Demonstrated management experience in an academic environment including exposure to, and knowledge of, academic issues. | Preferred |
Demonstrated management experience in human resources, including hiring, career development, training, labor relations and dismissal. | Required |
Demonstrated experience in Contracts and Grants management, pre and post award | Preferred |
Demonstrated skill in using software applications including spreadsheet, word processing, presentation, and data base applications. Strong knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs. | Preferred |
Strong organizational skills, including strategic planning and change management facility; ability to create a vision and gain buy in from key stakeholders. | Preferred |
Experience with establishing metrics for department and employees to measure effectiveness of contributions in order to efficiently manage operational goals. | Preferred |
Special Requirements & Conditions
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Level of Supervision Received
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Environment
Working Environment
Campus |
Other Requirements
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Critical Position
Is Critical Position: No |