Assistant Dean and Chief Financial & Administrative Officer

University of California - Riverside; Oakland, California, Winchester (CA, MO, VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 212,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dynamic Assistant Dean and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer to lead the financial and operational strategy for a nationally recognized business school. This senior-level role requires a strong background in financial reporting, human resources management, and strategic planning. The successful candidate will oversee diverse operations, ensuring alignment with the academic mission while managing complex personnel issues and program curriculum. Join a vibrant academic community where your leadership will shape the future of business education and drive impactful initiatives.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in financial and administrative operations.
• Strong leadership in managing academic personnel and program curriculum.

Responsibilities

• Oversee financial and business operations for the School of Business.
• Serve as a strategic adviser to the Dean on financial and administrative policies.

Skills

Financial Reporting

Human Resources Management

Budget Management

Strategic Planning

Operational Oversight

Education

Master's Degree in Business Administration

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Job description

The School of Business at UC Riverside is a nationally ranked and internationally recognized AACSB-accredited business school. Home to the A. Gary Anderson Graduate School of Management (AGSM), which features Ph.D., MBA, Professional MBA, Master of Professional Accountancy (MPAc), Master of Finance (MFin) programs, and Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA). Reporting to the Dean, the Assistant Dean (AD) and Chief Financial and Administrative Officer (CFAO) for the University of California, Riverside- School of Business is a senior-level executive with extensive business, management, and systems experience overseeing diverse and complex units. The AD/CFAO is responsible for the entire scope of financial and business operations, financial reporting, academic personnel, analytics, building operations, facilities, human resources management, and technology operations involving the school's instructional, research, and administrative functions. Oversees and ensures effective coordination with related campus and UC system-wide financial and business operations to provide overall direction and support for program investments, organizations, facilities, and capital programs. Ensures proper accountability and strong division and department adherence to approved budget and spending levels. In fulfilling these responsibilities, the position plays an integral role in developing and executing each of the Dean's long-range goals and objectives, and provides executive leadership and direction in implementing the school's administrative and financial policies and procedures that support the academic mission and goals of the School and the University. Serves as a strategic adviser to the Dean and School leadership in the areas of finance, administrative policy, resource management, space planning and utilization, business processes, and other key areas to support the mission of the Business School. The AD/CFAO manages academic personnel issues, program curriculum, policies and/or procedures that are responsive to the needs of the school and campus goals and objectives. The CFAO may represent the Business School on UCR standing committees and ad hoc committees relevant to financial matters, academic personnel, human resources, facilities, and administrative functions. Proactively builds and maintains UCR relationships.

The full salary range for the Assistant Dean/CFAO position is $123,000 - $241,400 annually. However, the expected pay scale for this position is $123,000 -$211,800 annually. We base salary offers on various considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.