Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

23h • Onsite

About The Position

Texas A&M University's College of Architecture is seeking an Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration to serve as the senior financial and administrative leader for the College of Architecture and reports directly to the Dean, with an indirect reporting line to the Associate Vice President for Academic Financial Strategy. This position ensures that all financial, administrative, and business services functions of the college are effectively carried out on a day-to-day basis in alignment with the strategic direction and tactical needs of the Dean, Texas A&M University policies, and system requirements. This position performs highly advanced business management and administrative work and exercises extensive latitude in the use of initiative and independent judgment. The Assistant Dean of Finance and Administration advises and makes recommendations to the Dean and executive leadership on budget development and implementation, long-range financial planning, financial analysis, risk mitigation, and other administrative matters. The Assistant Dean works collaboratively with college and departmental leadership, as well as university centralized functions to develop standard processes, forecast future strategic needs, promote best practices, and support the implementation of services and operational improvements that advance the mission of the College of Architecture.

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 Architecture 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, 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 Architecture and certain administrative entities, including finance, information technology, 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
• Automatically 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

What This Job Offers

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