Assistant Dean: Dental School Operations & Finance

NCSL International; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Larkin University in Orlando is seeking an Assistant Dean for Business Operations to lead the financial, administrative, and operational functions of the School of Dental Medicine, aligning resources with the college’s mission.

This role oversees budgets and forecasts, revenue cycle, HR coordination, procurement, facilities, contracts, and strategic projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, CODA accreditation readiness, and data-driven improvement.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA), Healthcare Administration (MHA), Public Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5–7 years of progressive leadership experience in healthcare, academic health centers, or dental organizations.
• Demonstrated experience in financial management, budgeting, and operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor the school’s annual operating and capital budgets.
• Oversee revenue cycle management, including clinical income, tuition, and grants.
• Conduct financial forecasting, variance analysis, and long-range financial planning.
• Ensure governance controls and fiscal accountability; provide regular reports to the Dean.
• Oversee business operations of dental clinics, including patient scheduling, billing, and collections.
• Collaborate with clinical leadership to improve productivity, efficiency, and patient access.
• Ensure compliance with healthcare regulations, billing practices, and risk management.
• Monitor KPIs related to clinical operations.
• Direct administrative services including HR coordination, procurement, facilities, and space utilization.
• Oversee contracts, vendor relationships, and service agreements.
• Identify opportunities for operational improvement and innovation.

Skills

Financial management

Budgeting

Leadership

Operations

Strategic planning

Healthcare administration

Accreditation support

Education

MBA or MHA or related field

Job description

Larkin University in Orlando is seeking an Assistant Dean for Business Operations to lead the financial, administrative, and operational functions of the School of Dental Medicine, aligning resources with the college’s mission.

This role oversees budgets and forecasts, revenue cycle, HR coordination, procurement, facilities, contracts, and strategic projects, ensuring regulatory compliance, CODA accreditation readiness, and data-driven improvement.