CEHD - Assistant Dean of Business Services

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Dean for Business Services serves as the senior financial and administrative leader for the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD). This role reports directly to the Dean and indirectly to the Associate Vice President for Academic Financial Strategy. The position is responsible for ensuring all financial, administrative, and business services functions of the college operate effectively and align with the strategic direction of the Dean, Texas A&M University policies, and system requirements. The Assistant Dean performs advanced business management and administrative work with significant autonomy. Key responsibilities include advising the Dean and executive leadership on budget development, financial planning, analysis, and risk mitigation. The role also involves collaborating with college and departmental leadership, overseeing university centralized functions within the college, developing standard processes, forecasting strategic needs, promoting best practices, and supporting operational improvements to advance the CEHD's mission.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, 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.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Manages the financial and business operations of the College of Education and Human Development 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, 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.
• Provides leadership and operational oversight for college-wide administrative services, including finance, human resources, information technology, facilities, and business operations of the college.
• Establishes standard processes, timelines, and service expectations and continuously evaluates administrative operations to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and customer service.
• Leads, coordinates, and mentors professional staff, fostering a collaborative, inclusive, and high performing work environment in collaboration with university partners.
• Serves as the primary liaison between the College of Education and Human Development and certain administrative entities, including finance, information technology, facilities, and human resources.
• Serves as the college Public Information Liaison Coordinator for all open records requests.
• Represents the college on university committees and working groups related to finance, administration, and strategic initiatives.
• Participates as a key member of the Dean’s executive leadership team, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, and institutional decision-making.
• Advises the Dean, executive leadership, and college governance bodies on financial, administrative, and operational matters.
• Monitors the overall financial and administrative condition of the college and implements proactive strategies to address emerging challenges and opportunities.
• Promotes transparency, accountability, and data-informed decision-making across college operations.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas
• Free exercise programs and release time
• All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more
• Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees

What This Job Offers

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