Executive Associate Dean, Administration & Finance

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 157,000 - 228,000; Full time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston, MA seeks an Associate Dean of Administration and Finance for the College of Social Sciences and Humanities to serve as the college’s principal administrator and budget officer. The role reports to the Dean and helps shape the college’s strategic plan in a fast-moving university environment.

You will oversee budgeting, human resources, sponsored research administration, space management, and college IT; develop annual revenue and expense budgets, multi-year

Qualifications

• MBA preferred and master’s degree required.
• 10+ years of leadership experience in a large operation.
• Five+ years in managerial/supervisory roles.
• Experience with project/change management and staffing allocations.
• Experience using financial databases and developing reports.
• Strong analytical ability and multi-project management.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and facilitation skills.
• Commitment to professionalism with a service focus.
• Higher education experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the college’s operating budget and multi-year models.
• Report budget-to-actual performance and advise on revenue/expenses.
• Oversee contracts and sponsored research administration with compliance.
• Collaborate with central offices and college leadership on finance matters.
• Lead strategic planning, analytics, and resource allocation guidance.
• Partner with HR on recruitment, retention, performance reviews, and compensation.
• Oversee space planning and capital projects; manage reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

5+ yrs management

Project management

Change management

Staff allocation

Financial databases

Analytical skills

Multi-project management

Communication

Negotiation

Facilitation

Professionalism

Education

Master’s degree

MBA preferred

Job description

Northeastern University in Boston, MA seeks an Associate Dean of Administration and Finance for the College of Social Sciences and Humanities to serve as the college’s principal administrator and budget officer. The role reports to the Dean and helps shape the college’s strategic plan in a fast-moving university environment.

You will oversee budgeting, human resources, sponsored research administration, space management, and college IT; develop annual revenue and expense budgets, multi-year