Dean of Finance & Administration - Kettering College

Kettering Health•Kettering, OH

About The Position

Provides leadership, direction, coordination and support for Kettering College (“College”) business and financial operations, in a manner consistent with organizational mission, vision, and values. Assumes primary responsibility for analysis, tracking, planning, and forecasting of college finances, efficiency analysis for budgets and forecasting, and creation of business plans for new academic initiatives. Up to 20% of time in the position annually will include service directly supporting the Kettering Health Main Campus CFO as directed, including financial management in healthcare and hospital operations. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Required.
Candidates with prior experience in higher education finance, student financial aid, and/or grants management.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree Preferred.
3 to 5 years’ experience in a related field preferred.
Prior supervisory experience preferred.
CPA Preferred.

Responsibilities

Skilled in gathering/evaluating data for use in planning, monitoring and providing recommendations for improvement.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Able to communicate financial data clearly and effectively to expert colleagues, college personnel, board members, and others in non-financial fields.
Highly proficient with Microsoft office and financial software applications.
Provides day-to-day oversight of College budget, financial, and institutional support operations (e.g., physical plant, security, environmental services, etc.).
Prepares and presents periodic reports on financial results to the college Executive Council (“EC”) and Board of Directors (“BOD”).
Assists directors, department chairs, faculty and other department leaders to develop action plans for cost efficiency/expense reduction.
Manages the activities of the College BODs’ Finance Committee, working with the Committee Chair to schedule meetings, set agendas, provide requested information and reports, record minutes, and other related efforts to ensure the Committee operates effectively.
Assumes full responsibility for the development of the College’s annual operating and capital budgets.
Identifies and manages initiatives aimed at optimizing college productivity and benchmarking operational performance excellence.
Works with College administration, department chairs, faculty, and staff to ensure ongoing communication and efforts to achieve organizational goals for financial improvement/cost reduction.
Provides education and assistance to College personnel regarding budget development and management.
Assumes full responsibility for all aspects of student finance operations.
Serves as key administrative liaison with Kettering Health Main Campus and Kettering Health for business, finance, physical plant concerns, security and related institutional support areas.
Serves as primary liaison and contributor to budget and financial management aspects of college grants throughout the grant cycle, including proposal development, award management, and reporting and compliance.
Other duties as assigned.