Assistant Dean for Finance and Administration

ETSU • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

Serves as a member of the College of Public Health’s senior leadership team and is responsible for the college’s business and administrative affairs. Ensures compliance with college, university, Tennessee Higher Education Commission (THEC), federal, and external accrediting-body policies and procedures concerning fiscal matters. Advises the dean and department chairs on budget, finance, human resources, and related issues, and exercises independent signature authority for the dean on finance, budget, and administration matters. Oversees building operations within the college, serves on the college accreditation team, and acts as the liaison between the college and the budget and finance section of the Association of Schools and Programs of Public Health (ASPPH).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, public health administration, or a related field.
• Five years of related experience in administration, fiscal management, or program planning.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and fiscal management.
• Knowledge of university/THEC policies, procedures, and guidelines.
• Knowledge and skill in budget and financial planning and reporting.
• Knowledge of presentation design and development, strategic planning and initiatives, academic protocol and policy, and accreditation criteria and requirements for schools of public health.
• Knowledge of computers and software packages including spreadsheets, databases, and presentation graphics.
• Knowledge of research methods, including research design, data gathering, analysis, and reporting.
• Ability to organize data collection systems for reliable and timely reporting.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work independently.
• Strong organizational, planning, and coordination skills.
• Ability to use sound judgment and solve problems.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external constituents.
• Ability to supervise employees fairly and equitably.
• Ability to travel occasionally.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in a business-related field.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business and administrative affairs for the College of Public Health.
• Ensure compliance with college, university, THEC, federal, and external accrediting-body policies and procedures concerning fiscal matters.
• Advise the dean and department chairs on budget, finance, human resources, and related matters.
• Exercise independent signature authority for the dean on finance, budget, and administration matters.
• Oversee building operations within the college.
• Serve on the college accreditation team.
• Serve as liaison between the college and the ASPPH budget and finance section.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior